Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The objective of this study was to investigate the in-vitro fluoride release from a glass ionomer orthodontic bonding system (Fuji I, GC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) over a 2-month period…
Mandibular condylar cartilage response to moving 2 molars in rats
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the responses of mandibular condylar cartilage to moving 2 molars in different combinations. Methods Rats were assigned to male and female…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the responses of mandibular condylar cartilage to moving 2 molars in different combinations. Methods Rats were assigned to male and female…
Morphologic, functional, and occlusal characterization of mandibular lateral displacement malocclusion
Introduction Mandibular lateral displacement (MLD) is clinically characterized by deviation of the chin, facial asymmetry, dental midline discrepancy, crossbite in the posterior region, and high prevalence of internal derangement of…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction Mandibular lateral displacement (MLD) is clinically characterized by deviation of the chin, facial asymmetry, dental midline discrepancy, crossbite in the posterior region, and high prevalence of internal derangement of…
Fluoride release from an orthodontic glass ionomer adhesive in vitro and enamel fluoride uptake in vivo
Introduction The objective of this study was to investigate the in-vitro fluoride release from a glass ionomer orthodontic bonding system (Fuji I, GC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) over a 2-month period…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction Study models are an essential part of an orthodontic record. Digital models are now available. One option for generating a digital model is cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning of…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction Computer software can be used to predict orthognathic surgery outcomes. The aim of this study was to subjectively compare the soft-tissue surgical simulations of 2 software programs. Methods Standard…
Changes in esthetic standards since 1940
Introduction The goals of this study were to investigate differences between the most popular female and male faces, past and present, and to determine whether they had changed over time…
Comparative study of 2 software programs for predicting profile changes in Class III patients having double-jaw orthognathic surgery
Introduction Computer software can be used to predict orthognathic surgery outcomes. The aim of this study was to subjectively compare the soft-tissue surgical simulations of 2 software programs. Methods Standard…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The goals of this study were to investigate differences between the most popular female and male faces, past and present, and to determine whether they had changed over time…
Soft-tissue considerations in mandibular setback
In the September issue, “Surgical orthodontic treatment for a patient with advanced periodontal disease: Evaluation with electromyography and 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography” (Nakajima K, Yamaguchi T, Maki K. Am J…
Authors’ response
A clinically useful measurement must be reproducible. Drs McNamara, Baccetti, and Franchi claim that the CVM method has high reproducibility. They claim interoperator (between each other) agreement of 98.6% and…
Reproducibility of the CVM method: A reply
We read with obvious interest an article published online in October 2009 about the reproducibility of the cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) method (Gabriel DB, Southard KA, Qian F, Marshall SD,…
Authors’ response
Thank you for this opportunity to reply to Dr Katz’s letter, published in the January issue (Katz MI. Appearances count when industry underwrites research. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;137:3-4),…
AAO research award winners recognized
The Council on Scientific Affairs (COSA) recently announced its selection of the best basic science and clinical research studies submitted by US and Canadian postgraduate orthodontic programs. Plan to hear…
Biomechanics of self-ligating brackets
One of the hottest subjects in town is the difference between self-ligating and conventional brackets, especially from the biomechanical point of view. We applaud the group from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada,…
