Introduction Our objective was to determine whether total posttreatment mandibular rotation is associated with mandibular incisor crowding after retention. Methods Mandibular incisor irregularity (II) at least 10 years out of…
Introduction Our objectives were to (1) systematically review the literature on the effectiveness of fluoride-containing adhesives in controlling decalcification in fixed orthodontic patients, (2) determine which fluoride-containing adhesives provide protection…
Introduction Our aims in this study were to compare the biopsychosocial aspects of patients with cerebral palsy and subjects in a control group, establish the severity of malocclusion, and identify…
Introduction Our objectives were to (1) systematically review the literature on the effectiveness of fluoride-containing adhesives in controlling decalcification in fixed orthodontic patients, (2) determine which fluoride-containing adhesives provide protection…
Introduction Our aims in this study were to compare the biopsychosocial aspects of patients with cerebral palsy and subjects in a control group, establish the severity of malocclusion, and identify…
Introduction Our objective was to determine whether total posttreatment mandibular rotation is associated with mandibular incisor crowding after retention. Methods Mandibular incisor irregularity (II) at least 10 years out of…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to analyze long-term changes in anterior spacing and crowding and to compare the development in orthodontically treated and untreated subjects. Methods The sample…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to analyze long-term changes in anterior spacing and crowding and to compare the development in orthodontically treated and untreated subjects. Methods The sample…
Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effects of a lingual arch on mandibular arch dimensions when it is used as a space maintainer. Methods PubMed,…
We read with interest the case report, “Miniscrew-assisted nonsurgical palatal expansion before orthognathic surgery for a patient with severe mandibular prognathism” (Lee KJ, Park YC, Park JY, Hwang WS. Am…
If I had to suggest 2 factors that can influence growth of an orthodontic practice, improved access to care and active promotion of adult treatment are the first that come…
Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effects of a lingual arch on mandibular arch dimensions when it is used as a space maintainer. Methods PubMed,…
The SoundBite hearing system (Sonitus Medical, San Mateo, Calif) allows people with single-sided deafness to wear an intraoral device and a small microphone in the deaf ear to regain lost…
AAO Foundation program volunteers Earlier this year, AAO Foundation (AAOF) directors and other key volunteers began recruiting a representative associated with each graduate orthodontic residency program to serve as a…
Implant site development through orthodontic extrusion can regenerate hard and soft tissue volumes lost to periodontal disease. This extrusive procedure is indicated especially when a maxillary incisor is severely compromised…
Introduction Our objectives were to determine the effects of simvastatin on relapse and periodontal tissue remodeling after experimental tooth movement in rats and to explore the molecule mechanism. Methods Thirty-two…
The purpose of this article is to present a long-term follow-up of the growth of the face and the nasomaxillary complex in a pair of identical twins, one of whom…
Introduction To increase stability and mandibular setback movement, surgical maxillary impaction is normally performed with mandibular setback surgery in treating adult skeletal Class III patients. This article demonstrates the use…
The patient was an adolescent boy, aged 15.6 years, with a mutilated dentition. He had extrusion of the maxillary left first molar because of loss of the mandibular first molar…
Introduction Incorrect tongue posture on the mouth floor is considered an important factor in the etiology of unilateral posterior crossbite. The aim of this study was to objectively assess tongue…
