Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate whether treatment with full-coverage bonded acrylic splint expanders causes formation of white spot lesions using quantitative light-induced fluorescence. Methods The experimental…
Introduction Drugs that block the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) are widely used for treating hypertension, heart and kidney failure, and the harmful effects of diabetes. Components of the RAS have been…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of malocclusion severity on oral health–related quality of life and food intake ability in adult patients, controlling for sex,…
Introduction Bone remodeling is crucial to the success of many dental procedures and is tightly regulated. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a key cytokine for angiogenesis, is also an important…
Introduction There is little agreement on the expected duration of a course of orthodontic treatment; however, a consensus appears to have emerged that fixed appliance treatment is overly lengthy. This…
Introduction Our objective was to learn the possible effects of fixed orthodontic therapy on the periodontium of the extraction sites adjacent to canines and first molars. This was a prospective…
Introduction Studies show that attendance at orthodontic appointments affects treatment outcomes, treatment duration, and the probability of side effects. The aim of this study was to predict factors that influence…
Mrs Kim is a cheerful 63-year-old who has been agreeable to any treatment plan you have proposed. Her initial presentation was complex. Her maxillary left canine was extracted in adolescence;…
We wish to thank Drs Hall and Frazier for expressing their concerns about our comments. We could not agree more with the message; however, when putting pen to paper, occasionally…
The August issue of the AJO-DO provided a review regarding clinical considerations for orthodontists to enhance the level of treatment while simultaneously minimizing the exposure to risk (Abdelkarim A, Jerrold…
