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July 1986
Volume 20, Issue 7

CLINICAL AID

Occlusal Plug

IRA M. BERNSTEIN DMD, JAMIE A. ROWER DMD

Fig. A   The Occlusal Plug helps maintain the vertical dimension of acrylic TMJ appliances. Cast from stainless steel, the plug is more resistant than acrylic to occlusal wear. One end of the dumbbell...

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

Cosmetic Finishing

EUGENE L. GOTTLIEB DDS

There is a difference between a beautiful alignment of teeth and an alignment of beautiful teeth. The orthodontist's job is not complete until there is a beautiful alignment of beautiful teeth. In the...

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Cost-Effective Computerization

STEPHEN C. ROEHM DDS, MS

Many orthodontists have not computerized their business functions because of expense or the office disruption they think will accompany the process. In my case, I had established noncomputerized busin...

448

Utility Arches

JAMES A. MCNAMARA DDS, PHD

The utility arch has multiple uses in various stages of orthodontic treatment. This auxiliary archwire has been developed according to biomechanical principles described by Burstone1,2 and refined for...

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JCO Interviews Dr. Bjorn Zachrisson on Excellence in Finishing, Part 1

BJORN U. ZACHRISSON

DR. GOTTLIEB Bjorn, excellence in finishing cases is one of the most crucial aspects of orthodontic treatment. What are your goals in finishing? DR. ZACHRISSON I have individualized treatment goals fo...

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Orhodontic Economic Index -- 1986

MARTIN L. SCHULMAN

Our 1985 statistics indicate no consistent trend in profitability levels. Orthodontics, the specialty on which we have the most information, continues to show an increase in gross income. We are again...

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