The purposes of this study were to apply the latest developments in additive manufacturing (AM) construction and to evaluate the effectiveness of these computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques…
Vertical dimension control is critical for adults with Class II high-angle malocclusions. If the patient has a temporomandibular disorder, this requirement is exacerbated. When extraction is planned, the treatment challenge…
Introduction Determination of the maturation level and the subsequent evaluation of growth potential during preadolescence and adolescence are important for optimal orthodontic treatment planning and timing. This study was undertaken…
In this case report, we present an unusual approach that was used to treat a 14-year-old patient with a bilateral canine-premolar transposition and a missing maxillary lateral incisor. The orthodontic…
Introduction The purpose of this research was to study the influence of soft laser treatment on the process of bone repair after expansion of the midpalatal suture. Methods The sample…
Regional odontodysplasia is a rare and unique dental anomaly involving both dentitions, but mostly the teeth of 1 quadrant. This report describes the combined surgical and orthodontic treatment of a…
Introduction Sagittal jaw growth is influenced during puberty by a ratio of androgens and estrogens. The CYP19A1 (formerly CYP19 ) gene encodes the cytochrome P450 enzyme aromatase (estrogen synthetase), which…
In this article, we report successful orthodontic treatment combined with segmental distraction osteogenesis after a modified LeFort II osteotomy in a patient with craniosynostosis. An 8-year-old boy diagnosed with craniosynostosis…
Introduction Understanding the timing and length of the growth spurt of Class III prognathic patients is fundamental to the strategy of interceptive orthopedic orthodontics as well as to the timing…
Introduction Although the scientific literature recognizes that lateral cephalometric radiographs might be clinically useful, there is no consensus in relation to the best parameter available. Therefore, this research was aimed…
Introduction The aim of this study was to test the null hypothesis that increased irregularity of the mandibular incisors is associated with a reduction in the alveolar support on cone-beam…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to analyze the variations in dental arch dimensions of a large representative sample of adolescent Kuwaitis with untreated almost ideal occlusion and to…
The editors of this book possess a wealth of both academic and clinical experience. Dr Ludwig is scientific coordinator and assistant professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University…
Clinical trials in orthodontics assess the potential benefits (or harms) of the applied treatments. The final assessment is conducted by using a measure that represents the size of the benefit…
I usually begin my column with the facts of a case and then create an analogy to orthodontics. After going through the court’s explanation of the law and its decision,…
Introduction Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis. They act by decreasing the resorption of bone. Since tooth movement depends on bone remodeling, these drugs can…
Introduction In this systematic review, we analyzed whether recommended maximum insertion torque values of 5 to 10 Ncm were associated with higher success rates of orthodontic mini-implants compared with mini-implants…
Introduction Risk factors concerning orthodontic miniscrew implants have not been adequately assessed. In this systematic review, we summarize the knowledge from published clinical trials regarding the failure rates of miniscrew…
The association between anterior crossbite, deepbite, and temporomandibular joint morphology Wohlberg V, Schwahn C, Gesch D, Meyer G, Kocher T, Bernhardt O. The association between anterior crossbite, deep bite and…
Your state dental license will expire next month. As you complete your renewal form, you realize that you need 4 more hours of continuing education credits to qualify for renewal….
