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February 1995
Volume 29, Issue 2

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

A Matter of Focus

LARRY W. WHITE, DDS, MSD

A Matter of Focus I have to confess a certain ambiguity about early orthodontic treatment or interceptive orthodontics or mixed dentition treatment or Phase I orthodontics, or whatever name you give t...

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The Pseudo-Class I: A Newly Defined Type of Malocclusion

JAN DE BAETS DMD, MARTIN CHIARINI DMD

Crowding of the lower incisors is the most common problem encountered in the permanent dentition and one of the most likely to relapse after orthodontic treatment.1-8 Riedel suggested that elimination...

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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Considerations in Forming a Professional Coverage Group

MELVIN MAYERSON , DDS, MSD, JAMES L. SOUERS, DDS

One of the most devastating incidents that can occur in any professional office is an unexpected serious illness or untimely death of the professional. Shortly after I had started practice, when I was...

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A Thermal-Cured, Fluoride-Releasing Indirect Bonding System

P.K. SINHA , BDS, MS, R.S. NANDA, DDS, MS, PHD, J. GHOSH, BDS, MS

Failure to remove excess adhesive after bonding orthodontic brackets can lead to accumulation of plaque.1-7 Even when excess material is reasonably well removed, deposits can accumulate around the bra...

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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN

Use of Dividers

WARREN HAMULA, DDS, MSD, DAVID W. HAMULA , DDS

Frank Lloyd Wright gained his early fame from his external treatments of homes and office buildings, but he also introduced dramatic interior changes.1 By refining the engineering techniques of his da...

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CLINICAL AID

Elastics Reference Card

STEVEN L. CURETON, DMD, MS

Elastics come in many shapes and sizes. Manufacturers have tried to help by using catchy names such as "Bummer" and "Roger", but the name alone does not identify the size to the inexperienced orthodon...

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Essix Thermosealed Appliances: Various Orthodontic Uses

JOHN J. SHERIDAN, DDS, MSD, ROBERT MCMINN, DDS, WILLIAM LEDOUX, DDS

Essix appliances have primarily been used as cuspid-to-cuspid retainers.1 They can be modified to produce minor tooth movements2 or to serve as temporary bridges.3 Adding posterior extensions, however...

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A New Telescopic Maxillary Expander

LEWIS KLAPPER, DMD, MSD, DSC, RICHARD GEORGE, BA, BSME

Maxillary expansion screws have been a source of frustration to orthodontists for many years. The traditional jackscrews are difficult for patients to activate. Longer screws, which provide the most e...

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