This case report demonstrates the successful treatment of facial asymmetry with condylar hyperplasia with limited surgical and orthodontic treatment. A high condylectomy was performed to shorten the elongated condyle and…
Introduction This study provides insight into surface and elemental analyses of orthodontic retrieved miniscrew implants (MSIs). The sole purpose was to investigate the behavior of MSIs while they are in…
An impacted mandibular first molar tends to cause serious bone defects of the adjacent teeth. When choosing between the 2 typical treatment options—extraction or orthodontic relocation of the impacted tooth—the…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to characterize enamel surfaces treated with sandblasting, acid etching, or sandblasting followed by acid etching for bonding of orthodontic adhesives and to evaluate…
Introduction Our objective was to investigate the effect of archwire cross-section increases on the levels of force applied to teeth during complex malalignment correction with various archwire-bracket combinations using an…
One of the first malpractice cases dealing with the duty we owe our patients was published around the turn of the 20th century. I have always loved this case, Pike…
Introduction Antibacterial adhesives were developed to reduce the incidence of white spot lesions in orthodontic patients. Compounds that contain triazine are known as effective antibacterial agents. The aims of this…
In the early days of fixed-appliance orthodontic treatment, brackets were welded to gold or stainless steel bands. Before treatment, the orthodontist had to create enough space around each tooth to…
Introduction In this study, we evaluated changes in lingual enamel roughness due to sandblasting with 27-, 50-, and 90-μm aluminum oxide particles followed by 37% orthophosphoric acid etching. Methods Twenty-four maxillary…
Before Edward H. Angle’s time, orthodontic appliances were usually custom built for each patient out of metal stock. Various devices were crafted by hand, almost entirely of gold alloy. Although…
