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June 1992
Volume 26, Issue 6

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

Thinking Allowed

LARRY W. WHITE, DDS, MSD

Thinking Allowed Some years ago I attended a conference sponsored by a prestigious assembly of orthodontists. The leader of the group, in his welcoming remarks, invited visitors to join in a common en...

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Molar Uprighting with Crossed Tipback Springs

FRANK WEILAND, DDS, HANS-PETER BANTLEON, MD, DDS, HELMUT DROSCHL, MD, DDS

Several problems can occur as a result of the loss of a lower first molar, including mesial tipping of the second and third molars, distal migration of the premolars, elongation of the opposing molar,...

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Cephalometric Evaluation of Skeletal Open- and Deep-Bite Tendencies

ANTHONY D. VIAZIS, DDS, MS

The influence of mandibular growth rotation in the development of deep or open bites before, during, or after orthodontic intervention has been the subject of extensive investigations over the past 40...

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A New Approach to Staying on Time

GUNNER SCHNEIDER II, DDS, MS

Running on time is a primary concern in my practice, as it is for most orthodontists. It seems that the farther behind we are, the higher the frustration level becomes throughout the office. Patients ...

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JCO INTERVIEWS

Donald E. Machen, DMD, JD, on Legal Issues in Orthodontics

ROBERT M. RUBIN, DMD, DONALD E. MACHEN, DMD, JD

DR. RUBIN What actions or inactions trigger lawsuits against orthodontists? DR. MACHEN Approximately 47% of lawsuits against orthodontists are based on poor interaction between the orthodontist and th...

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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN

Designing Adult Areas

WARREN HAMULA, DDS, MSD

How many orthodontists would want to treat someone who fit this profile? Cooperative Loyal; strong referrer Willing to pay above-average fee Pays on time This profile happens to describe the typical a...

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Class II Bimaxillary Protrusion Treated with Magnetic Forces

M.A. DARENDELILER, DMD, J.P. JOHO, DMD, MSD

Magnetic forces have been incorporated into orthodontic mechanics over the past decade.1-7 Although animal and clinical studies have been encouraging, some clinicians have questioned whether magnetic ...

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THE READERS' CORNER

PETER M. SINCLAIR, DDS, MSD

This month's topics are positioner appliances and employee embezzlement.1. In what percentage of your cases do you use a positioner appliance?Although 77% of the respondents said they used positioners...

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