Orthodontics
When the patient is his own doctor …
Your housepainter, Fred, is almost a member of the family. He’s known you for more than 2 decades, after painting and wallpapering your then brand new home. You’ve always wanted to…
Authors’ response
Thanks for showing interest in our research. We wish to address your concerns and to state the following points. Regarding the control smile used as a starting point for the…
Is the quality of manipulated images adequate?
We congratulate Batra et al for addressing a relevant topic: the impact of gingival alterations on smile esthetics (Batra P, Daing A, Azam I, Miglani R, Bhardwaj A. Impact of altered…
Authors’ response
We thank Dr Webb for his comments on our article (Abdelkarim A, Jerrold L. Clinical considerations and potential liability associated with the use of ionizing radiation in orthodontics. Am J…
Orthodontic imaging: The future is now
The special article, “Clinical considerations and potential liability associated with the use of ionizing radiation in orthodontics” (Abdelkarim A, Jerrold L. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018;154:15-25), provides a considerable…
Orthodontic Assessment and Treatment Planning Strategies
Orthodontic Assessment and Treatment Planning Strategies This chapter reviews the steps involved in an orthodontic assessment and briefly evaluates the principles of treatment planning. Diagnosis and treatment planning in an…
Fixed Appliances and Orthodontic Instruments
Fixed Appliances and Orthodontic Instruments Orthodontic appliances that are bonded to teeth and cannot be removed by the patient are termed ‘fixed appliances’. Depending on the type and design, fixed…
