Improvement in Peer Assessment Rating scores after nonextraction, premolar extraction, and mandibular incisor extraction treatments in patients with Class I malocclusion

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Improvement in Peer Assessment Rating scores after nonextraction, premolar extraction, and mandibular incisor extraction treatments in patients with Class I malocclusion

Introduction Different treatment protocols implemented for correction of Class I malocclusion aim at achieving ideal occlusal characteristics. This study was planned to evaluate the improvement in the occlusal characteristics of…

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Streptococcus mutansforms xylitol-resistant biofilm on excess adhesive flash in novel ex-vivo orthodontic bracket model

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Streptococcus mutansforms xylitol-resistant biofilm on excess adhesive flash in novel ex-vivo orthodontic bracket model

Introduction During orthodontic bonding procedures, excess adhesive is invariably left on the tooth surface at the interface between the bracket and the enamel junction; it is called excess adhesive flash…

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Does orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years improve oral health-related quality of life? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Does orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years improve oral health-related quality of life? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction Orthodontics aims to improve oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). In this systematic review, we examined the evidence for changes in OHRQoL after orthodontic treatment for patients treated before…

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Who benefits?

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Who benefits?

Concluding your day with an initial examination is usually a pleasant endeavor. A family of 3 boys, ranging in age from 8 to 11 years, has just signed in for initial…

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Residents’ journal review

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Residents’ journal review

Maturation indexes and morphology of the midpalatal suture Jang HI, Kim SC, Chae JM, Kang KH, Cho JW, Chang NY, et al. Relationship between maturation indices and morphology of the midpalatal suture…

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Authors’ response

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We acknowledge the compliment “for a good finished result,” and we appreciate the readers’ careful attention to detail in examining our case report (Hsu YL, Chang CH, Roberts WE. Canine-lateral…

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Good science, bad science, and junk science

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Good science, bad science, and junk science

Good science must be the best alternative for all professionals who are committed to maintaining and improving people’s health. This kind of thinking, however, is not shared by all orthodontists….

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Authors’ response

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We appreciate the opportunity to reply to the concerns of Drs Alpan, Daher, and Bowman. They expressed concern with the study end point and the short time frame of our…

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“Real-world” evaluation of AcceleDent

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on “Real-world” evaluation of AcceleDent

Miles and Fisher should be commended for attempting to contribute another “real-world” evaluation of AcceleDent (Miles P, Fisher E. Assessment of the changes in arch perimeter and irregularity in the…

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Child abuse prevention month

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Child abuse prevention month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services). Child abuse is well known to most of us because of its attention…

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