THE EDITOR'S CORNERDon't Brush This OffLARRY W. WHITE, DDS, MSDDon't Brush This Off From the beginning of my career more than 40 years ago, preventive dental measures have fascinated me--perhaps because they seemed so reasonable and simple to implement. Most of t... |
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Reduced Resistance to Sliding in Ceramic BracketsCHRISTOPHER M. ROSE, DDS, MS, JOSEPH H. ZERNIK, DMD, PHDThe esthetic appearance of ceramic brackets makes them attractive to orthodontic patients. However, studies have shown that ceramic brackets--whether composed of polycrystalline or monocrystalline alu... |
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Efficacy of a Sonic Toothbrush in Reducing Plaque and Gingivitis in Adolescent PatientsLARRY W. WHITE, DDS, MSDOrthodontists generally understand the importance of patients oral hygiene because of its proven relationship with treatment quality.1,2 Ample evidence indicates, however, that their instructional eff... |
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Upper Molar IntrusionBIRTE MELSEN, DDS, DO, GIORGIO FIORELLI, DDSOpinions have been divided regarding the efficacy of orthodontic intrusion of posterior teeth. Norton and Lopes suggested that intrusion of an overerupted tooth was problematic and proposed grinding t... |
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CASE REPORTCrossbite Correction with Copper Ni-Ti Archwires and Lingual BracketsTHOMAS J. FISCHER, DMD, MS, FRED D. ZIEGLER, DMDTreatment of a single-tooth anterior crossbite can be a challenge for the clinician. If the tooth is in deep overbite, a bite plate is often used to avoid interference from the opposing arch. However,... |
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETINGBuilding Relationships with General DentistsMELVIN MAYERSON , DDS, MSD, RAYMOND G.W. KUBISCH, DDS, MSDFor a long time, the marketing emphasis in orthodontics has been internal. Keeping patients and families informed about treatment progress, showing courtesy and concern to all, running your schedule o... |
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Glass Ionomer Orthodontic SplintsRICHARD N. CARTER, DMD, MSThere are various indications for removable acrylic splints (orthotics) in orthodontics: Establishing and maintaining centric relation (Fig. 1A). Roth has discussed the rationale of using removable or... |
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Chin Support for Orthopedic and Functional AppliancesNEVILLE M. BASS, BDS, LDS, FDS, DOrth RCSMany people sleep with their mouths partially or fully open, even if they have clear airways.1 Records of muscle activity typically show 4-10mm of opening during most of the night, with the mandible s... |
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Don't Brush This Off From the beginning of my career more than 40 years ago, preventive dental measures have fascinated me--perhaps because they seemed so reasonable and simple to implement. Most of t...
The esthetic appearance of ceramic brackets makes them attractive to orthodontic patients. However, studies have shown that ceramic brackets--whether composed of polycrystalline or monocrystalline alu...
Orthodontists generally understand the importance of patients oral hygiene because of its proven relationship with treatment quality.1,2 Ample evidence indicates, however, that their instructional eff...
Opinions have been divided regarding the efficacy of orthodontic intrusion of posterior teeth. Norton and Lopes suggested that intrusion of an overerupted tooth was problematic and proposed grinding t...
Treatment of a single-tooth anterior crossbite can be a challenge for the clinician. If the tooth is in deep overbite, a bite plate is often used to avoid interference from the opposing arch. However,...
For a long time, the marketing emphasis in orthodontics has been internal. Keeping patients and families informed about treatment progress, showing courtesy and concern to all, running your schedule o...
There are various indications for removable acrylic splints (orthotics) in orthodontics: Establishing and maintaining centric relation (Fig. 1A). Roth has discussed the rationale of using removable or...
Many people sleep with their mouths partially or fully open, even if they have clear airways.1 Records of muscle activity typically show 4-10mm of opening during most of the night, with the mandible s...
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