Silver solder toxicity? Show me the evidence
I read the article by Freitas et al and appreciated the accomplishment of this clinical trial. The authors evaluated the salivary concentration of metal ions of silver, cadmium, copper, and zinc…
Concern about space for the tongue
After reading the excellent article on the correction of a posterior crossbite in the July 2011 issue (Liu R, Xiaoqing M, Wamalwa P, Zou SJ. Nonsurgical treatment of an adult…
Are we legally in the right?
The scientific content related to the cytotoxicty of components in fixed appliances in the September issue of the AJO-DO made interesting reading indeed! As clinicians, we have always been aware…
Being statistically literate
I was pleased to read the editorial in the September 2011 issue (Kokich VG. How do you determine the quality of the evidence? Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140:283). This…
Studying the spatial character of the temporomandibular joint
I read with interest the July 2011 article about the location of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in normal occlusion (Vitral RWF, da Silva Campos MJ, Rodrigues AF, Fraga MR. Temporomandibular…
Author’s response
We thank Dr Li for the letter and agree with the closing sentence, that “there is still much work to do.” The influence of occlusion on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology…
Asymptomatic third molars
In the July Point/Counterpoint articles regarding evaluation and management of asymptomatic third molars, Dr Kandasamy made a strong assertion that the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ (AAOMS) new…
How good are you?
It was with great approval that I read the July editorial, “How good are you?” (Kokich VG. How good are you? Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140:1). I am very…
Perplexing relationship between bite force and occlusal contact area
Although masticatory performance is most closely related to occlusal factors, it is difficult to determine precisely the interrelationships and their contributions to masticatory function. The research project of Lepley et al,…
Online only abstracts
Treatment outcome analysis of speedy surgical orthodontics for adults with maxillary protrusion HyeRan Choo, Hyun-A Heo, Hyun-Joong Yoon, Kyu-Rhim Chung, and Seong-Hun Kim. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140:e251-e262 I…
