Mucosal trauma and osteonecrosis
We read with great interest the article by Cerruto et al in the March 2018 issue. The article presents a case of lingual osteonecrosis as a virtually unknown complication associated with…
Orthodontics
Midfacial changes in the coronal plane induced by microimplant-supported skeletal expander, studied with cone-beam computed tomography images
Introduction Our objectives were to evaluate midfacial skeletal changes in the coronal plane and the implications of circummaxillary sutures and to localize the center of rotation for the zygomaticomaxillary complex…
Physical properties of root cementum: Part 27. Effect of low-level laser therapy on the repair of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption: A double-blind, split-mouth, randomized controlled clinical trial
Introduction The purpose of this 2-arm-parallel split-mouth trial was to investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the repair of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR). Methods Twenty…
New clues for early management of maxillary impacted central incisors based on 3-dimensional reconstructed models
Introduction The objective of this study was to provide new clues for the prevention and early management of root dilacerations in impacted maxillary central incisors. Methods Cone-beam computed tomography images…
The golden age of orthodontics: Decline and aftermath. A history of the business of orthodontics
Norman Wahl, an eminent dental and orthodontic historian, presents to the reader a carefully researched history of the business of orthodontics. The book is divided into 2 parts. Part I…
Proximity of the roots of posterior teeth to the maxillary sinus in different facial biotypes
Introduction Orthodontists consider facial growth pattern and oral function when developing a treatment plan. Less attention is given to the relationship between the maxillary posterior teeth and the maxillary sinus….
Three-dimensional evaluation of dentofacial transverse widths in adults with different sagittal facial patterns
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the dentofacial transverse dimensions of subjects with different sagittal facial patterns using 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography images. Methods Cone-beam computed tomography…
Gingival thicknesses of maxillary and mandibular anterior regions in subjects with different craniofacial morphologies
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the mean gingival thicknesses of the maxillary and mandibular anterior regions in subjects with different craniofacial morphologies. Methods For each dental…
Age-dependent response to force
We discussed this original article in the May 2018 issue, “Age-dependent biologic response to orthodontic forces” (Alikhani M, Chou MY, Khoo E, Alansari S, Kwal R, Elfersi T, Almansour A,…
Cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of bone plate and root length after maxillary expansion using tooth-borne and tooth-tissue-borne banded expanders
Introduction The objective of this research was to evaluate the buccal bone plate and root length of maxillary permanent first molars using cone-beam computed tomography after maxillary expansion with different…
