{"title":"Meet the Editors.","authors":"Aslam Alkadhimi","doi":"10.1177/14653125241270688","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125241270688","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"51 3","pages":"325"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142289631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Meet the author.","authors":"Nicky Mandall","doi":"10.1177/14653125241270643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125241270643","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"51 3","pages":"323"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142289629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of OrthodonticsPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2023-09-28DOI: 10.1177/14653125231195097
Anam Humdani, Shane Higgins, Sheena Kotecha
{"title":"Pseudo transposition of the mandibular lateral incisor to the first premolar space: A literature review and case series.","authors":"Anam Humdani, Shane Higgins, Sheena Kotecha","doi":"10.1177/14653125231195097","DOIUrl":"10.1177/14653125231195097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tooth transposition is the positional interchange of two adjacent teeth, which may be incomplete or complete. The root apex may remain in a normal position despite a severely displaced crown. The aim of this paper is to provide a literature review on the incidence, aetiology and treatment options for pseudo-transposed mandibular incisors. A case series is also presented highlighting the various management techniques that have been utilised in treating five cases of pseudo-transposed mandibular lateral incisors.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"307-313"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41148469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of OrthodonticsPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2023-07-04DOI: 10.1177/14653125231185362
Jun Ai Chong, Eng Ching Mah
{"title":"Orthodontic alignment of ankylosed teeth with aid of surgical luxation: Case series.","authors":"Jun Ai Chong, Eng Ching Mah","doi":"10.1177/14653125231185362","DOIUrl":"10.1177/14653125231185362","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Identification of tooth ankylosis before comprehensive orthodontic treatment can be challenging. This case series illustrates different presentations of tooth ankylosis, the importance of early diagnosis, the use of surgical luxation to aid orthodontic alignment of ankylosed teeth and its sequelae.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>All three cases were adolescents: a 14-year-old girl with a highly placed upper left lateral incisor and history of general anaesthesia; a 14-year-old boy with an impacted upper right first premolar and history of dental trauma; and a 13-year-old girl with an infraoccluded upper left central incisor with history of replantation due to avulsion. Iatrogenic malocclusion developed from attempts to align these ankylosed teeth. Subsequently, surgical luxation was performed, and the ankylosed teeth were successfully aligned. However, it was associated with pulp calcification, root resorption and recurrence of ankylosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Surgical luxation and orthodontic alignment of ankylosed teeth can be considered a useful short-term solution to delay the need of surgical removal and teeth replacement.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"283-291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9748069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<i>BOSF</i> - Can You Help Us Answer the Important Questions?","authors":"Fiona Ryan","doi":"10.1177/14653125241270599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125241270599","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"51 3","pages":"226-227"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142289627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Meet the Editors.","authors":"Aliki Tsichlaki","doi":"10.1177/14653125241270644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125241270644","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"51 3","pages":"324"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142289630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonathan D Shelswell, Brian M Kelly, Trevor M Hodge, Sophy K Barber
{"title":"Orthodontic treatment protocol versus Peer Assessment Rating: Assessing the quality of orthodontic treatment.","authors":"Jonathan D Shelswell, Brian M Kelly, Trevor M Hodge, Sophy K Barber","doi":"10.1177/14653125241268763","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125241268763","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To apply the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) to cases that have been assessed by the NHS Business Service Authority (NHSBSA) using the orthodontic treatment protocol (OTO), then compare the NHSBSA outcome assessment with weighted (W) and unweighted (U) PAR scores.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Cross-sectional study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>UK.</p><p><strong>Cases: </strong>Anonymised orthodontic cases submitted to the NHSBSA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sample of 30 reports from 2021/2022 were randomly selected to include different standard of treatment grades. The records were de-identified and the pre- and post-treatment study models were PAR scored by a calibrated assessor.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean percentage change in PAR was higher in cases from green reports (W: 78%; U: 79%) than amber (W: 68%; U: 67%) and red reports (W: 65%; U: 65%). Alignment and poor buccal segment interdigitation were the most reported concerns for cases included in the red and amber graded reports. A residual increased overjet was the most common occlusal feature leading to PAR scores not being more than 70% improved. Only slight agreement was shown between OTP and PAR using the kappa statistic, and the chi-square statistical test found that outcome measures are statistically significantly different.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There are fundamental differences between OTP and PAR, and general agreement between them has not been demonstrated. The NHSBSA Report provides a more critical outcome assessment than PAR, identifying elements that are not assessed or measured by the PAR index.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"14653125241268763"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141995891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah Abu Arqub, Amirtha Hariharan, Sina Banankhah, Lucas Da Cunha Godoy, Perian Liu, Chia-Ling Kuo, Flavio Uribe
{"title":"Accuracy of full arch scans using the iTero Element 2<sup>®</sup> intra-oral scanner: A clinical study.","authors":"Sarah Abu Arqub, Amirtha Hariharan, Sina Banankhah, Lucas Da Cunha Godoy, Perian Liu, Chia-Ling Kuo, Flavio Uribe","doi":"10.1177/14653125241268755","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125241268755","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the accuracy of full arch scans taken using the iTero Element 2<sup>®</sup> under clinical settings.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Prospective clinical study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A customised upper removable appliance (URA) with four spheres (A-D) was fabricated from a maxillary arch iTero<sup>®</sup> scan for a 24-year-old patient. Six linear values were measured on the URA using a high-accuracy coordinate measuring machine. A total of 60 intra-oral iTero<sup>®</sup> scans were taken by two operators (HA and AS) with the test URA inserted to the participant's maxillary dentition at T1 and T2. Geomagic Control X software was used to measure the six linear distances between the reference spheres (1-4) in all scans. Comparisons between distances on full arch scans to true distances on the URA were made to evaluate accuracy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The median distance to the prepared bench top URA mean was significantly away from zero for each operator and timepoint across all measurements except AD versus 14 and BD versus 24. Statistically significant, although clinically non-significant, differences in median linear distances in relation to the prepared benchtop URA were observed between evaluators in segments AB versus 12 (operator 1 -0.021 mm vs. operator 2 -0.06 mm) and AC vs. 13 (operator 1 -0.044 mm vs. operator 2 -0.167 mm) at T1.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The accuracy of scanners is defined as the trueness and precision of the captured scans to the dental arches. The accuracy of iTero Element 2<sup>®</sup> is acceptable for diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics. Length and location of the scanned segment and scanning sequence 'protocol' affect accuracy.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"14653125241268755"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141971320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Iris Ej Liew, Mohammad Owaise Sharif, Susan J Cunningham
{"title":"Orthodontic YouTube™ videos made by patients for patients: What are they about and are they accurate?","authors":"Iris Ej Liew, Mohammad Owaise Sharif, Susan J Cunningham","doi":"10.1177/14653125241264827","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125241264827","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the characteristics and content of YouTube™ videos created by patients undergoing orthodontic fixed appliance treatment and to assess the content accuracy of these videos.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A mixed-methods quantitative and qualitative study.</p><p><strong>Data source: </strong>YouTube™ webpage.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The term 'braces' was used to search for relevant videos on the YouTube™ webpage between 18 August and 30 August 2020, with no limits imposed regarding how long the video had been available on YouTube™. Videos were included if they were made by patients and were predominantly about patients' experiences during treatment with labial fixed appliances. The main themes/subthemes of the included videos were identified. A checklist was then developed to assess accuracy of the video content for two of the main themes and the videos were assessed against the checklist.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The video search identified 350 videos, of which 64 were selected as potentially eligible; 41 were subsequently excluded as they related primarily to the bond up/debond experience or had minimal information about orthodontics. This meant that 23 videos were ultimately included for analysis. Six main themes were identified in the videos: problems with fixed appliances, effects of fixed appliances, oral hygiene maintenance, dietary advice, treatment duration/appointment frequency and auxiliaries used with fixed appliances. From the 23 videos, 20 were assessed against the checklist for content accuracy related to two selected themes: oral hygiene maintenance and dietary advice. The majority of videos had low content accuracy scores, indicating that important and relevant content was generally missing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Several included videos focused on oral hygiene maintenance and dietary advice associated with fixed appliances; however, the content was incomplete and not always accurate. This is concerning to the profession, and it is therefore recommended that clinicians consider collaborating with patients to produce videos that are patient-centred and that also contain accurate information.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"14653125241264827"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141860072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}