Getting clear on clearance
Most of us do it in one way or another and at one time or another. We try to pass the buck. We think we do it for a good…
Load system of segmental T-loops for canine retraction
Introduction The orthodontic load system, especially ideal moment-to-force ratios, is the commonly used design parameter of segmental T-loops for canine retraction. However, the load system, including moment-to-force ratios, can be…
Etiquette in scientific publishing
Publishing a scientific article in a journal with a high impact factor and a good reputation is considered prestigious among one’s peer group and an essential achievement for career progression….
Influence on smile attractiveness of the smile arc in conjunction with gingival display
Introduction Many variables affecting smile esthetics and attractiveness have been evaluated. However, the influence of the interaction of several variables is not as well known. Furthermore, patients and dental professionals…
Impact of bisphosphonate drug burden in alveolar bone during orthodontic tooth movement in a rat model: A pilot study
Introduction The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of long-term bisphosphonate drug use (bone burden) on orthodontic tooth movement in a rat model. Methods Sprague Dawley…
Effect of parathyroid hormone on experimental tooth movement in rats
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of parathyroid hormone injection on experimental tooth movement in rats. Methods Sixty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into…
Pulp vitality and histologic changes in human dental pulp after the application of moderate and severe intrusive orthodontic forces
Introduction Orthodontic forces produce a series of changes in dental pulp. However, no one has attempted to investigate the incidence of pulp necrosis after orthodontic therapy in the clinic. In…
Assessment of the effect of combined multimedia and verbal information vs verbal information alone on anxiety levels before bond-up in adolescent orthodontic patients: A single-center randomized controlled trial
Introduction Despite the high prevalence of dental anxiety in children, there is little research examining anxiety before orthodontic procedures. This parallel-group randomized controlled trial assessed whether provision of additional multimedia…
Residents’ journal review
Assessing the position and bony support of mandibular incisors with cone-beam computed tomography Baysal A, Ucar FI, Buyuk SK, Ozer T, Uysal T. Alveolar bone thickness and lower incisor position…
Ethics in leadership personified
Not all of you knew Dr Vincent “Vince” G. Kokich personally, but many of you did. He was that orthodontist whose versatile knowledge and reputation transcended all disciplines of dentistry….
