American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
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Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop · Jan 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of pain perception during miniscrew placement in orthodontic patients with a visual analog scale survey between compound topical and needle-injected anesthetics: A crossover, prospective, randomized clinical trial.
The use of a compound topical anesthetic (CTA) instead of an injection of a local anesthetic for placing miniscrew implants offers advantages to both the clinician and the patient. The purpose of this crossover, prospective, randomized clinical trial was to compare the clinical effectiveness of a CTA with that of a needle injection of local anesthetic for miniscrew placement. ⋯ No external funding was used other than the donation of the miniscrews from Rocky Mountain Orthodontics, and no conflict of interest was declared.
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Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop · Dec 2015
Comparative StudyAgreement between adolescents and parents or caregivers in rating adolescents' quality of life during orthodontic treatment.
The purpose of this study was to assess the agreement between Brazilian adolescents and their parents or caregivers regarding the adolescents' oral health-related quality of life during orthodontic treatment. ⋯ There was agreement between adolescents and their parents or caregivers in rating adolescents' oral health-related quality of life during orthodontic treatment.
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Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop · Jun 2015
Comparative StudyEffect of mobile phone use on metal ion release from fixed orthodontic appliances.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile phones on the level of nickel in saliva. ⋯ Mobile phone usage has a time-dependent influence on the concentration of nickel in the saliva of patients with orthodontic appliances.
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Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyOrthodontic informed consent considering information load and serial position effect.
Previous research has demonstrated that current methods of informed consent are relatively ineffective as shown by poor recall and comprehension by adolescent patients and their parents. The purpose of this study was to determine whether adding a short videotape presentation reiterating the issues related to informed consent to a modified informed consent document that emphasizes a limited number of core and patient-specific custom "chunks" at the beginning of an informed consent presentation improved the recall and comprehension of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of orthodontic treatment. A second objective was to evaluate the current related data for recommendable practices. ⋯ There is no benefit to adding a short video to the previously established improved readability and audiovisual supplementation. There is a significant benefit of improved readability and audiovisual slide supplementation with the addition of "chunking" over traditional informed consent methods in terms of patient improvement in overall comprehension, treatment recall, and treatment comprehension. The treatment domain is the most affected.
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Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop · Jan 2015
Influence of temporomandibular joint disc displacement on craniocervical posture and hyoid bone position.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate craniocervical posture and hyoid bone position in orthodontic patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement. ⋯ This suggests that craniocervical posture is significantly influenced by TMJ disc displacement, which may be associated with hyperdivergent skeletal patterns with a retrognathic mandible.