It’s not the same thing
In Baird v Owczarek , No. 504, 2013 (Del. Sup. Ct. May 28, 2014), the plaintiff underwent LASIK surgery on both eyes, had a second procedure on the left eye,…
Comparative evaluation of 2 skeletally anchored maxillary protraction protocols
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of 2 protocols of bone-anchored maxillary protraction with an untreated control group. Methods Thirty growing Class III…
Cephalometric study of Class II Division 1 patients treated with an extended-duration, reinforced, banded Herbst appliance followed by fixed appliances
Introduction The Herbst appliance has been used in the treatment of Class II malocclusions with deficient mandibles. Various protocols, including different durations of the orthopedic treatment phase and stepwise advancement…
Retrospective study of maxillary sinus dimensions and pneumatization in adult patients with an anterior open bite
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in the maxillary sinus floor levels between adults with an anterior open bite and those without. Methods This retrospective study…
Applications of cone-beam computed tomography to assess the effects of labial crown morphologies and collum angles on torque for maxillary anterior teeth
Introduction Currently, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been widely used because of its capacity to evaluate the anatomic structures of the maxilla, mandible, and teeth in 3 dimensions. However, articles…
Cone-beam computed tomography–synthesized cephalometric study of operated unilateral cleft lip and palate and noncleft children with Class III skeletal relationship
Introduction Our objective was to compare the craniofacial hard and soft tissue characteristics between children with operated unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and children with noncleft lip and palate…
Comparison of direct and indirect skeletal anchorage systems combined with 2 canine retraction techniques
Introduction We compared the effectiveness of 2 canine retraction springs and anchorage systems (direct and indirect skeletal anchorage) in patients requiring first premolar extractions and maximum anchorage in the maxilla….
Treatment-associated changes in malocclusion and oral health–related quality of life: A 4-year cohort study
Introduction The impact of orthodontic treatment on oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL) in adolescents being treated in orthodontic practices has not yet been explored longitudinally. The aim of this…
Accuracy and reliability of orthodontists using cone-beam computerized tomography for assessment of adenoid hypertrophy
Introduction Our objectives were to evaluate the reliability of agreement between orthodontists, with various degrees of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging manipulation comfort, in classifying adenoid hypertrophy through CBCT generated…
Evaluation of enamel demineralization in adolescents after rapid maxillary expansion using the quantitative light-induced fluorescence method: A single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial
Introduction The aim of this 2-arm parallel trial was to evaluate enamel demineralization after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) compared with an untreated control group using quantitative light-induced fluorescence. Methods Thirty-six…
