Clarity in advertising
While surfing the Internet, you decide to check the visibility of your Web site by typing “orthodontist” along with the name of your town. The first listing that comes up…
Orthodontics
Donated orthodontic care
Thank you for the excellent editorial in the May issue (Kokich VG. It’s our duty! Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;139:573). You wrote things that are just so important to…
It’s our duty
Although I agree with the general tenor of the May editorial (Kokich VG. It’s our duty! Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;139:573), I must take issue with the title and…
Council on Orthodontic Practice has helpful forms for transferring patients
The Council on Orthodontic Practice would like to acknowledge the ethics article on transfer patients in the May 2011 issue (Greco PM. And justice for all. Am J Orthod Dentofacial…
Author’s response
We thank Dr Doshi for his comments about our case report. His questions concerning diagnosis, treatment planning, and results allow us to discuss many topics. Our clinical protocol when a…
Nonsurgical adult Class III treatment and TMD
It was fascinating to read the case report in the December issue (Maruo H, Maruo IT, Saga AY, Camargo ES, Filho OG, Tanaka OM. Orthodontic-prosthetic treatment of an adult with…
Author’s response
Although I am not an orthodontist, I have been associated with academic orthodontic programs for over 30 years. During that time, I have heard many opinions similar to those expressed…
Occlusion and TMDs
I cannot believe that we are even having this debate in Point/Counterpoint about occlusion and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) (Slavicek R. Relationship between occlusion and temporomandibular disorders: implications for the gnathologist [Point/Counterpoint]….
Authors’ response
Long-term follow-up studies published in peer-reviewed journals do not support the experiences and statements by Dr De Angelis. Robertsson and Mohlin reevaluated 53 quadrants with space closure and 36 with…
Online only abstracts
Force system evaluation of symmetrical beta-titanium T-loop springs preactivated by curvature and concentrated bends Sergei Godeiro Fernandes Rabelo Caldas, Renato Parsekian Martins, Marília Regalado Galvão, Camilla Ivini Viana Vieira, and…
The AAO has a new logo
It’s official. After countless meetings, multiple focus groups, and many design changes, the House of Delegates of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has approved a new logo design. But…
Concerns about canine substitution
I would like to make some personal observations on the Point/Counterpoint feature in the April issue (Zachrisson BU, Rosa M, Toreskog S. Congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors: Canine substitution [Point/Counterpoint]….
Measurement of plastic and elastic deformation due to third-order torque in self-ligated orthodontic brackets
Introduction Control of root torque is often achieved by introducing a twist in a rectangular archwire. The purpose of this study was to investigate third-order torque on different types of…
Atypical orthodontic extraction pattern managed by differential en-masse retraction against a temporary skeletal anchorage device in the treatment of bimaxillary protrusion
This report introduces an innovative treatment approach of selecting atypical and unconventional teeth for orthodontic extraction without compromising the quality of treatment outcomes by using temporary skeletal anchorage devices in…
Computed tomographic characterization of mini-implant placement pattern and maximum anchorage force in human cadavers
Introduction The purpose of this investigation was to characterize the placement pattern and factors influencing the primary stability of mini-implants in human cadavers. The factors studied were mini-implant length, placement…
Total alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction combined with orthodontic treatment in a patient with idiopathic condylar resorption
This case report describes the successful treatment of an adult patient with skeletal Class II open-bite malocclusion secondary to idiopathic condylar resorption. Total alloplastic joint reconstruction and counterclockwise rotation of…
Accuracy in tooth positioning with a fully customized lingual orthodontic appliance
Introduction To understand orthodontic tooth movement, a method of quantification of tooth position discrepancies in 3 dimensions is needed. Brackets and wires now can be fabricated by CAD/CAM technology on…
Photoelastic analysis of forces generated by T-loop springs made with stainless steel or titanium-molybdenum alloy
Introduction The purpose of this study was to use photoelastic analysis to compare the system of forces generated by retraction T-loop springs made with stainless steel and titanium-molybdenum alloy (TMA)…
Sturge-Weber syndrome in an orthodontic patient
The aim of this article was to describe the Sturge-Weber syndrome in a patient with orthodontic requirements. Pathologies involved in this syndrome affect facial cranial growth. Sturge-Weber syndrome, also known…
Effect of fluoridated chewing sticks (Miswaks) on white spot lesions in postorthodontic patients
Introduction This article illustrates a new treatment method and evaluates the effect of the frequent use of fluoridated chewing sticks (miswaks) on the remineralization of white spot lesions (WSLs) diagnosed…
