Introduction Despite the increases in adults undergoing orthodontic treatment in both the public and private sectors, satisfaction with the treatment process has not been widely explored. In this study, we…
Introduction Supplemental vibration has been reported to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement and reduce discomfort. Our purpose was to investigate the effects of AcceleDent on Invisalign treatment. This randomized clinical trial…
BOS statement: Do-it-yourself braces A number of websites are offering the public the opportunity to carry out their own orthodontic treatment at home. Most involve an individual being “assessed” as…
The plaintiff had always suffered from severe myopia. Having heard about radial keratotomy, he sought opinions from several practitioners, all of whom said he was not a candidate. Fast forward…
Introduction Our objectives were to verify the impact of alterations in the vertical position of the maxillary canines in smile esthetic perceptions and to determine whether exposure of the gingival…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine changes in registration accuracy after including occlusal surface and incisal edge areas in addition to the buccal surface when integrating laser-scanned…
Introduction Orthodontic patients with malocclusion have significantly lower masticatory and gastrointestinal digestive function than persons with normal occlusion. Although several studies have suggested that masticatory function is improved after orthodontic…
I have read with interest the article by Dr Duterloo, written in response to an editorial by Dr Behrents in the November 2016 issue of the AJO-DO . Dr Duterloo…
Dr Behrents’ editorial, “Lucy fell from a tree and plunged 40 feet to her death” in the November 2016 issue of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics ,…
Susan has worked in your office as an orthodontic assistant for over 15 years. She joined your practice as soon as she graduated from her dental assisting program and has been…
