Based on the meta-analysis by Hua, et al., in 2013,1 the prevalence of peg-shaped maxillary permanent lateral incisors (Figures 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2) varies by race, population type, and gender. Overall, the prevalence of peg-shaped maxillary permanent lateral incisors is 1.8%. It is highest in the Mongoloid (3.4%) race. The prevalence in an orthodontic population is 2.7%. Women are 1.35 times more likely than men to have peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors. Although the prevalence is the same for unilateral and bilateral peg-shaped lateral incisors, the left side is twice as common as the right side.1

Editor’s intro: Dr. Klifford Kapus discusses the pros and cons of two-phase treatment and the importance of taking the parent’s and child’s circumstances into account.  Dr. Klifford T. Kapus discusses a case presentation Perhaps the most dramatic change in my practice philosophy since I achieved my orthodontic certification in 1999 has been my stance on early interceptive […]

Editor’s intro: To achieve ultimate patient satisfaction, offering a variety of esthetic choices can help to attain excellent results and compliance.  Dr. Jeremy D. Smith discusses a human approach to winning with patients People don’t walk into an orthodontist’s office without a reason. They typically seek out orthodontic treatment, so the patients I see tend to […]

Editor’s intro: Tongue posture is just one aspect of myofunctional therapy.  During all phases of treatment, myofunctional therapists work with orthodontists as a multidisciplinary team to achieve long-term orthodontic stability.   Sarah Hornsby, RDH, discusses the benefits of myofunctional therapy as a multidisciplinary part of the orthodontic practice Most patients assume that the results of their […]

Editor’s intro: The distinction between inspiratory flow limitation and obstructive sleep apnea calls for different approaches to treatment for the conditions as well as for adult or pediatric patients. Read all about these two airway-related issues. Drs. Barry Raphael and Mark Cruz explain how “Airway” goes well beyond Obstructive Sleep Apnea Introduction Whether you have a deep […]

Editor’s intro: Aveolar-focused orthodontics emphasizes the importance of root position for long-term case stability. Read Dr. Jeffrey Miller’s article to find out how CBCT facilitates this process.  Dr. Jeffrey Miller discusses the importance of considering the position of the roots within the alveolar housing After 34 years of orthodontic practice, I have seen and participated in […]

Editor’s intro: Dr. Terry Sellke’s three principles of delegation, technology, and systems can help orthodontists to continually evolve in this complex and competitive market. Read his perspective, and have a great career! Dr. Terry Sellke discusses methods to help orthodontists go beyond surviving and get back to thriving Background I have been in practice for a long […]

Editor’s Intro: Clear aligners vs. ceramic brackets: Which esthetic option should patients choose? Dr. Anoop Sondhi discusses patients choices between clear aligners and ceramic brackets In recognizing where we are with esthetic orthodontic treatment, I typically discuss three approaches with patients. First, esthetic appliances can refer to ceramic brackets, which are much less visible than […]