Treatment of a Class II deepbite with microimplant anchorage
The goal of this report was to illustrate new treatment mechanics for using microimplants for the treatment of a Class II Division 2 deepbite malocclusion. A 29-year-old woman with a…
Thomas M. Matthews, 1919-2010
Tom Matthews Dr Thomas M. Matthews died on December 27, 2010, at the age of 91. Dr Matthews, along with Drs Robert Gaylord and Tom Williams, established the orthodontic department…
Evaluation of simulated external root resorptions with digital radiography and digital subtraction radiography
Introduction Root resorption can cause damage in orthodontic patients. Digital subtraction radiography (DSR) is a useful resource for the detection of mineral losses. The purpose of this study was to…
When patients lie to their doctors
To understand Axelrad v Jackson, 142 S.W. 3d 418 (Tex.App.) 2004 , one first must understand the doctrine of comparative negligence. This doctrine began as contributory negligence: if a plaintiff…
Comparison of arch forms between Israeli and North American white populations
Introduction Identification of the dental arch form of the orthodontic patient is a key aspect for achieving a stable, functional, and esthetic dentition. Failure to customize preformed archwires with the…
Dental development in children with mild-to-moderate hypodontia
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare dental development in a group of children with mild-to-moderate hypodontia with a matched group. Methods A study group of 70 children…
Do long-term changes in relative maxillary arch width affect buccal-corridor ratios in extraction and nonextraction treatment?
Introduction Our aims were to evaluate long-term maxillary arch width changes in orthodontic patients treated with and without premolar extractions and to provide a potential link to the buccal-corridor ratios….
Comparison of overjet among 3 arch types in normal occlusion
Introduction The purposes of this study were to examine the amounts of overjet in the anterior and posterior segments of 3 arch forms by using facial axis points on 3-dimensional…
Does psychological well-being influence oral-health-related quality of life reports in children receiving orthodontic treatment?
Introduction Although the associations between oral biologic variables such as malocclusion and oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) have been explored, little research has been done to address the influence of…
Effect of fixed appliances on oral malodor
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of fixed appliances on oral malodor. Methods Forty-one patients participated in this study. They were randomized into 2 groups:…
