Leaving something behind
In medical malpractice cases, plaintiffs aren’t allowed to hold doctors on the hook forever. At some point, they must either file a claim for negligence or let it go and…
Evaluation of corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics and piezocision in rapid canine retraction
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics and piezocision in rapid canine retraction. Methods The sample consisted of 20 patients (15-25 years old) with…
Orthodontic pain trajectories in adolescents: Between-subject and within-subject variability in pain perception
Introduction The objective of this study was to assess the effects of age, sex, and the age-sex interaction on mean pain trajectories and individual variations in the pain experienced by…
Utility of panoramic radiography for identification of the pubertal growth period
Introduction Our aim in this study was to investigate the association between dental mineralization stages and the periods of the pubertal growth spurt (PGS). Methods The sample included panoramic and…
Racial disparities in orthodontic service use for Medicaid-enrolled children: An evaluation of the Washington Medicaid program
Introduction We assessed the relationship between race and orthodontic service use for Medicaid-enrolled children. Methods This cross-sectional study focused on 570,364 Medicaid-enrolled children in Washington state, ages 6 to 19 years….
Periodontal status after surgical-orthodontic treatment of labially impacted canines with different surgical techniques: A systematic review
Introduction Good periodontal status is essential for a successful treatment outcome of impacted maxillary canines. Whereas the surgical technique used for tooth uncovering has been shown not to affect the…
Surgery first in orthognathic surgery: A systematic review of the literature
Introduction Compared to the conventional approach to orthognathic surgery, “surgery first” protocols could be advantageous in terms of shortened treatment times and immediate esthetic improvement. However, consensus regarding patient selection,…
Would you do it again?
David is your sister’s only child and the son of 2 physicians. You’ve been a big part of his life and consequently have developed a special relationship with him. This…
Corticotomy-assisted rapid maxillary expansion
We want to thank the authors for reporting a novel approach for rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in skeletally mature patients (Echchadi ME, Benchikh B, Bellamine M, Kim SH. Corticotomy-assisted rapid…
One hundred years of orthodontic history
The special section, “100 years of orthodontic history,” published in the December 2015 issue of the AJO-DO , delineates the important events in the past 100 years of orthodontics and provides a…
