Root resorption
We wish to comment on the article, “Severe root resorption in orthodontic patients treated with the edgewise method: prevalence and predictive factors” (Marques LS, Ramos-Jorge ML, Rey AC, Armond MC,…
Orthodontics
Author’s response
Thank you for your comments on the calculation of tooth movement. I agree that tooth displacement should be described in 3-dimensional space, and a helical axis is a way to…
The center and axis of tooth movement
I read with interest the article, “Does the center of resistance depend on the direction of tooth movement?” (Meyer BN, Chen J, Katona TR. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;137:354-61)….
Updated CONSORT and PRISMA documents now available
As the value of the randomized controlled trial (RCT) becomes established, it is time to turn the attention of authors and reviewers to the challenge of conducting, reporting, and evaluating…
Vertical-dimension control during en-masse retraction with mini-implant anchorage
Vertical dimension control with fixed appliance mechanotherapy has always been a matter of concern in moderate to severe high-angle patients with severe proclination of the anterior teeth. Extrusion of the…
Reading between the lines: Making practical sense of research reports
The consensus for evidence-based methods is growing. The wave of change is noticeable in the way articles are published in the AJO-DO , including structured abstracts, systematic reviews under the…
Dentoalveolar development in beagle dogs after palatal repair with a dermal substitute
Introduction Our aim was to compare the dentoalveolar development in beagle dogs after palatal repair according to the Von Langenbeck technique with and without implantation of a dermal substitute. Methods…
Multiloop edgewise archwire in the treatment of a patient with an anterior open bite and a long face
An adolescent girl with an Angle Class III malocclusion, excessive lower facial height, and anterior open bite sought nonsurgical treatment. She was treated with a multiloop edgewise archwire (MEAW). In…
Class I malocclusion treatment: Influence of a missing mandibular incisor on anterior guidance
This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of a patient with a deep-overbite Angle Class I malocclusion, agenesis of a mandibular central incisor, and 2 supernumerary teeth, which caused impaction…
Effects of surface conditioning on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to temporary polycarbonate crowns
Introduction An increase in the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has given rise to new problems for orthodontists, one of which is the need to bond orthodontic brackets to…
Digital dental cast placement in 3-dimensional, full-face reconstruction: A technical evaluation
Introduction Several noninvasive methods are used for 3-dimensional (3D) morphologic facial and dental analysis to aid practitioners during diagnosis and treatment planning. Integrating dental and facial noninvasive 3D reproduction could…
Effects of the diameter and shape of orthodontic mini-implants on microdamage to the cortical bone
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the diameter and shape of orthodontic mini-implants (OMIs) on microdamage to the cortical bone during implant placement. Methods…
Relationship between vertical skeletal pattern and success rate of orthodontic mini-implants
Introduction The objective of this research was to determine which clinical and skeletal factors are related to the success rate of orthodontic mini-implants in the maxillary and mandibular posterior buccal…
Influence of saliva contamination on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded with self-etching adhesive systems
Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the influence of saliva contamination on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded with self-etching primers. Methods One hundred thirty-five bovine incisors were…
Medical disorders and orthodontics
Reviewed by Alex Jacobson This interesting article, published last year in the Journal of Orthodontics , examines aspects of some of the medical conditions that are relevant to orthodontic practice….
Comparison of dental and apical base arch forms in Class II Division 1 and Class I malocclusions
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the mandibular dental arch form and the mandibular basal bone arch form of patients with Class I malocclusion with those of…
Posterior crossbite in the deciduous dentition period, its relation with sucking habits, irregular orofacial functions, and otolaryngological findings
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess unilateral posterior crossbite, sucking habits, orofacial functions, and otolaryngological findings in the deciduous dentition. These findings would allow us to establish…
In-vitro evaluation of frictional resistance with 5 ligation methods and Gianelly-type working wires
Introduction Numerous in-vitro studies have been conducted with various archwire-ligation combinations to evaluate the effect of wire size and ligation method on frictional resistance. The aim of this in-vitro study…
Stability of anterior open-bite treatment with occlusal adjustment
Introduction In this study, we aimed to evaluate the long-term stability of anterior open-bite treatment with occlusal adjustment and the dentinal sensitivity caused by this procedure in the long term….
