Ammonium-based methacrylate in an experimental dental adhesive
I read with great interest the article by Nascimento et al in the May 2017 issue on the effects of adding an ammonium-based methacrylate to an experimental dental adhesive for bonding…
Promoting ethical minds in orthodontics
Howard Gardner, author of the multiple intelligence theory, supports the idea that ethics is fundamental in order to do a “good work.” Someone with unethical behavior can have an intelligent…
Impacted and transposed canine
I appreciate the efforts of Lee et al, who wrote a fantastic case report on an impacted and transposed canine in the June 2017 issue. Treatment planning as well as execution…
Upper airway differences between Class II and Class III children
We read the article by Dr Tomonori Iwasaki et al (Iwasaki T, Sato H, Suga H, Takemoto Y, Inada E, Saitoh I, et al. Relationships among nasal resistance, adenoids, tonsils, and tongue…
Bisphenol A and orthodontics: An update of evidence-based measures to minimize exposure for the orthodontic team and patients
The purpose of this editorial is to present an update of the evidence on bisphenol A (BPA) in orthodontics by critically reviewing the available evidence, which often shows variable validity…
