This article describes the orthodontic relapse with mandibular incisor fenestration in a 36-year-old man who had undergone orthodontic treatment 21 years previously. The patient reported that his mandibular 3 × 3 bonded retainer…
Introduction Miniscrews are frequently used for skeletal anchorage during edgewise treatment, and their clinical use has been verified. However, their disadvantage is an approximately 15% failure rate, which is primarily…
The aim of this article is to describe the surgical, orthodontic, and periodontal treatment of an adult patient with a lateral open bite, anterior crowding, and gingival recession on the…
Correction of a severe protrusive soft tissue profile without orthognathic surgery can be challenging. This case report describes the treatment of a young woman with a severe bimaxillary protrusion. Orthodontic…
Introduction Mechanical stress can induce molecular changes in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and the periodontal ligament (PDL). It is still not clear whether changes in the PDL and GCF are…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to assess interrater and intrarater agreement among orthodontic clinicians in their assessments of reported incidental findings in regard to both the need for additional…
Introduction The objective of this study was to examine the effects of ultraviolet-mediated photofunctionalization of miniscrews and the in-vivo potential of bone-miniscrew integration. Methods Self-drilling orthodontic miniscrews made from a…
Coenraad F. A. Moorrees was a pioneer in orthodontic education and research. He was the first academic leader to merge clinical and research requirements in a 3-year residency. Beyond his…
Introduction The objectives of this study were (1) to investigate the expressions of interleukin (IL)-17, RANKL (the receptor activator of NF-kappaB ligand), and osteoprotegerin (OPG) in root resorption areas during…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the predictability of the cone-beam transverse (CBT), jugale (J-point), and transpalatal width measurement (TWM) analyses in identifying clinical crossbite. Methods From…
In previous articles, I discussed how to calculate the probability of obtaining data as extreme as those we have observed if the null hypothesis were true. This probability, called the…
Introduction The objectives of this study were to evaluate fixed bonded palatal surface retainers between the maxillary central incisors that were placed to maintain midline diastema closure and record their…
Orthodontic therapy uses safe procedures resulting in significant functional and esthetic benefits with relatively few risks. Nevertheless, in an increasingly litigious society, one that raises an autonomous patient’s expectations while…
Introduction The increasing success rates for cancer patients treated with radiotherapy and the frequent occurrence of tooth loss during treatment have led to an increased demand for orthodontic treatment after…
Introduction One method of articulating digital models is to use a digitized interocclusal record. However, the accuracy of different interocclusal record materials to articulate digital models has yet to be…
This article reports on the current status of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collection—an AAOF-supported multi-institutional project that uses the Internet and cloud computing to…
The story of orthodontics during the first 100 years of Journal publication can be told through the people who lived it. As part of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial…
Introduction Research has shown that orthodontic patients are more likely to retain information presented in an audiovisual format. However, there has been little research on the effectiveness of audiovisual information…
Rosa is a radiant, affectionate 10-year-old girl who was adopted from Central America. The restorative dentistry that had been provided for her before her adoption was accomplished without local anesthesia. Although…
Alveolar bone assessment by cone-beam computerized tomography Ma ZG, Yang C, Fang B, Xia YH, Mao LX, Feng YM. Three-D imaging of dental alveolar bone change after fixed orthodontic treatment…
