Research

Editor’s intro: This study focuses on using thermoplastic aligners with dimples and relief areas to correct minor incisor relapse with minimal cost to the patient and doctor.  Drs. Tara M. Kraisinger, Daniel J. Rinchuse, Thomas Zullo, and Jennifer L. Giltner discuss a predictable and cost-effective way to prevent relapse Retention, the final phase of orthodontic treatment, aims …

Thermoplastic aligners with dimples and relief areas for minor tooth movements Read More »

Editor’s intro: Drs. James E. Eckhart and Thikriat Al-Jewair delve into mandibular growth in boys and girls and how it relates to tooth movement and chin growth.  Drs. James E. Eckhart and Thikriat Al-Jewair quantify how much the mandibles of untreated pubertal boys and girls grow per month and show how certain growth of the chin is …

Magnitude of monthly pubertal mandibular growth in untreated Class II teens, and the relationship between upper and lower incisor movements and horizontal versus vertical expression of chin growth Read More »

Drs. Mark E. DeMaria, Donald Rinchuse, Daniel Rinchuse, and Thomas Zullo investigate particular dentofacial characteristics of patients with frown arcs

Drs. William J. Sweeney Jr., Daniel Rinchuse, Donald Rinchuse, Thomas Zullo, and Bryan King share insights into orthodontic patients’ perceptions

Drs. Nathan Yetter and Donald J. Rinchuse investigate whether orthodontic e-models and/or plaster models are useful