Cantilevers — a simple method for Class II corrections
Dr. Larry White discusses a simple and easily managed apparatus
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A historical and orthodontic perspective on white spot lesions — a literature review: part 1
Drs. George J. Cisneros, Matthew Miller, and Shira Bernstein, BA, research a longstanding issue for orthodontists
Read Case StudyCurrent perception of optimal lip protrusion among African American laypersons
Drs. Moshood B. Martins, Daniel Rinchuse, Lauren S. Busch, Anthony L. Farrow, and Thomas Zullo discuss the subtle differences in people’s esthetic preferences AbstractObjective: Patients of different races, genders, and generations have subtle differences in their esthetic preferences. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the preferred amount of facial protrusion among 21st-century
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Improving alignment by modulating archwire force
Drs. George F. Schudy and Larry White explore acceleration of tooth movementFrom the beginning of the profession to the present time, orthodontists have been best known for aligning or straightening teeth. While our work involves much more — e.g., skeletal correction, TMJ harmony, bite correction, and so forth — it all begins with alignment. This
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The fundamental objectives of early interceptive treatment
Early interceptive treatment is orthodontic treatment performed at an early age during the early mixed dentition and before the establishment of the permanent dentition. Children as early as 6 years old can exhibit significant crowding, severe dentofacial discrepancies, and facial asymmetries. Patients that present with these problems are good candidates for early orthodontic/dentofacial orthopedic evaluation
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Adhesive restoration of the root-filled tooth
Dr. Bob Philpott looks at the developments in adhesive systems and endodontics The use of composite in the restoration of root-filled teeth has become more common, with the need for esthetic dentistry in general increasing due to patient demands, the increased simplicity of the available systems, and the marketing of the products. Endodontically treated teeth,
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A dual-arch protocol with accelerated movement and less discomfort
Drs. George Schudy and Larry White discuss a way patients can have less pain with their gain IntroductionMany times when searching for one effect, investigators will serendipitously discover another; e.g., Alexander Fleming, who intended to study characteristics of staphylococci and ended up discovering penicillin. The current presentation offers a similar instructive for orthodontic clinicians. The
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TMJ arthritis orthodontic dilemma, part 2: septic (suppurative) TMJ arthritis causing occlusal changes
Dr. Harold F. Menchel discusses a disorder that can have significant effects on orthodontic treatment planning and treatment Abstract A past article has discussed the ortho-dontic implications of TMJ arthritis.1 In this article, the author proposes a mechanism of infectious TMJ arthritis in infants related to otitis media. This infection causes condylar lysis and
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