A 20-year-old woman had a severe anterior skeletal open bite and a moderate skeletal Class III relationship with a prognathic mandible and a straight profile. She declined surgery. However, molar…
Introduction In this study, we evaluated the effect of bone-borne accelerated expansion protocols on sutural separation and sutural bone modeling using a microcomputed tomography system. We also determined the optimum…
Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate, using 3-dimensional superimposition techniques, the skeletal changes in Class II subjects with different vertical facial patterns treated with the Herbst appliance…
Introduction Current craniofacial growth modification devices use static forces, but cyclic forces are believed by some to be more effective. The latter have not been evaluated in large animal models,…
Growth deficiency of the maxilla is a frequent finding in patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate. When the sagittal discrepancy is severe, orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to evaluate the changes in dental arch dimensions, tooth size, and incisor crowding in subjects with normal occlusion over a 40-year period. Methods A…
Introduction Previous studies have looked at a variety of dental and facial asymmetries and compared their detection by dental professionals with those of laypersons. However, few studies have analyzed the…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess the reproducibility of in-vivo and ex-vivo scans using an intraoral scanner. Methods Twenty adults with no missing teeth except for third…
Introduction In this study, we quantitatively assessed 3-dimensional condylar displacement during counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement surgery (CMMA) with or without articular disc repositioning, focusing on surgical stability in the follow-up period….
Introduction The aims of this study were to investigate the expression of proteins of elastic fibers and collagen type I in the supra-alveolar structure of orthodontically rotated teeth in rats…
One of our readers recently wrote the following and wanted some input. Larry: At the end of the day yesterday, the father of a long-ago dismissed patient called requesting his…
Dr Fujio Miura Fujio Miura, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo Medical and Dental University and known internationally as a leader in orthodontics, passed away peacefully of aspiration pneumonia and heart failure…
Introduction Orthodontic treatment planning requires skill and expertise with considerable practice variations. The aims of this study were to review retrospectively the pretreatment records of patients with Class I malocclusion…
Introduction The aim of this study was the long-term follow-up of enamel color changes observed in the middle third of buccal tooth surfaces after treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods…
Introduction Our aim was to assess the available evidence for the effects of orthodontic treatment with 4 premolar extractions on the skeletal vertical dimension of the face compared with nonextraction…
Introduction Our objectives were to compare the stability of treatment and periodontal health with fixed vs removable orthodontic retainers over a 4-year period. Methods A 4-year follow-up of participants randomly…
Interceptive management of palatally displaced canines Alyammahi AS, Kaklamanos EG, Athanasiou AE. Effectiveness of extraction of primary canines for interceptive management of palatally displaced permanent canines: a systematic review and…
You’ve always enjoyed getting your haircut at Sal’s Barber Shop. Sal has been your barber for over 30 years, and he considers himself to be an expert on everything from global…
I want to applaud Thais Teixeria de Paiva and colleagues on their interesting and well-done article, “Influence of canine vertical position on smile esthetic perceptions by orthodontists and laypersons,” in…
