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]….
