Paying the piper
One of the more vexing problems for new, younger doctors and the senior doctors who employ them concerns restrictive covenants. Most states allow them unless they are found to be…
Deep overbite malocclusion: Analysis of the underlying components
Introduction A deepbite malocclusion should not be approached as a disease entity; instead, it should be viewed as a clinical manifestation of underlying discrepancies. The aim of this study was…
Kinetics of interleukin-6 and chemokine ligands 2 and 3 expression of periodontal tissues during orthodontic tooth movement
Introduction Mechanical loading induces remodeling of the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone and is mediated by cytokines and chemokines. In this study, we investigated the kinetics of interleukin-6 and…
Molecular detection of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitanson metallic brackets by the checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization technique
Introduction The purpose of this randomized clinical study was to evaluate the presence of the periodontal pathogen Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans on metallic brackets and the effectiveness of a 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate…
Effects of buccal corridors on smile esthetics in Japanese and Korean orthodontists and orthodontic patients
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of the size of buccal corridors on the assessment of attractive smile esthetics by Japanese and Korean orthodontists and…
Dental crowding as a caries risk factor: A systematic review
Introduction The association between dental crowding and dental caries has long been accepted because of increased food accumulation and plaque retention in areas of crowding. The aim of this review…
Reporting quality of abstracts of randomized controlled trials published in leading orthodontic journals from 2006 to 2011
Introduction Optimal reporting of randomized trials and abstracts enhances transparency and facilitates assessment and identification of trials. The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of reporting of…
Treating obstructive sleep apnea: The case for surgery
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic, progressive, and potentially life-threatening disorder that can be effectively treated with surgery. It is also a condition that orthodontists see in their offices…
Treating obstructive sleep apnea: The case for oral appliances
As the general public and our specialty better recognize the interactions between craniofacial form and overall health, orthodontists might be expected to become proficient in a broader range of health…
Residents’ journal review
Correction of skeletal anterior open bite and vertical stability Solano-Hernandez B, Antonarakis G, Scolozzi P, Kiliaridis S. Combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgical treatment for the correction of skeletal anterior open-bite…
