Comparative analysis of traditional radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography volumetric images in the diagnosis and treatment planning of maxillary impacted canines

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Comparative analysis of traditional radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography volumetric images in the diagnosis and treatment planning of maxillary impacted canines

Introduction In this prospective study, we compared differences in the diagnosis and treatment planning of impacted maxillary canines between 2 imaging modalities. Methods Twenty-five consecutive impacted maxillary canines were identified…

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Intraexaminer and interexaminer reliabilities of landmark identification on digitized lateral cephalograms and formatted 3-dimensional cone-beam computerized tomography images

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Intraexaminer and interexaminer reliabilities of landmark identification on digitized lateral cephalograms and formatted 3-dimensional cone-beam computerized tomography images

Introduction The purposes of this study were to determine and compare the intraexaminer and interexaminer reliabilities of commonly used cephalometric landmarks identified on digitized lateral cephalograms and formatted cone-beam computerized…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

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Introduction The placement and removal torques of mini-implants were evaluated as an index of implant stability. We examined factors affecting the initial and long-term stability of mini-implants. Methods We measured…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

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Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment effects of the First Class Appliance (FCA) (Leone, Firenze, Italy) used for the distalization of maxillary first molars in…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

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Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the patterns of tooth agenesis (oligodontia and nonoligodontia), maxillary canine impaction, and tooth transposition in subjects with Down syndrome and to determine…

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Patterns of tooth agenesis in patients wit h Down syndrome in relation to hypothyroidism and congenital heart disease: An aid for treatment planning

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Patterns of tooth agenesis in patients wit h Down syndrome in relation to hypothyroidism and congenital heart disease: An aid for treatment planning

Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the patterns of tooth agenesis (oligodontia and nonoligodontia), maxillary canine impaction, and tooth transposition in subjects with Down syndrome and to…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the in-vivo reaction of newly erupted enamel to demineralization around orthodontic brackets and to compare it with that of mature enamel….

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

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Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate a new digital 3-dimensional infrared video system to determine its accuracy, precision, and validity in measuring facial distances. Methods Bench experiments…

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Author’s response

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I want to thank Dr Friedlander for his insightful commentary. I suppose I included the comment he noticed because, from a risk-management perspective, just about everything we do or choose…

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The need to establish an on-line cleft palate teaching program for orthodontic residents and practicing orthodontists

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on The need to establish an on-line cleft palate teaching program for orthodontic residents and practicing orthodontists

Over the last few decades, orthodontists have become integral partners with other specialists on the craniofacial team; according to the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association core curriculum, they are involved with…

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Editor’s comment

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Editor’s comment

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is acting through its 2010 House of Delegates to respond to the need outlined by Dr Berkowitz. The following resolution was passed with a…

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