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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
LARRY W. WHITE DDS, MSD
It seems to me that many of the controversies that beset orthodontics have evolved because of confusion about definitions. It would help orthodontists immensely if they could come to some kind of prec...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
CHIA-TZE KAO DDS, MMS
The following is a quick and convenient method for construction and placement of a direct-bonded lingual retainer.1-5
1. Bond buttons to the lingual canine surfaces, taking care to avoid occlusal inte...
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PETER KLEEMANN DDS, MS, CHRISTIANE JANSSEN
Since the introduction of the positioner by Kesling in 1945, various methods of fabrication from elastic materials including rubber, thermo plastic vinyl, and resin have been de scribed.1,2 In 1977, a...
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RAFFAELE SCHIAVONI MD, DDS, MS, CARLO BONAPACE MD, DDS, VITTORIO GRENGA MD, DDS
The basic Herbst* appliance mechanism can be attached in various ways for treatment of Class II malocclusion,1-12 depending on the patient's age, the treatment goals, and technical requirements.13-22
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EUGENE L. GOTTLIEB DDS, ALLEN H. NELSON PHD, DAVID S. VOGELS III
The first article in this series presented the methodology and basic results of the 1996 JCO Study of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Procedures. This and the next article will break down selected...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
DONNA EARL BRIDGES EDD, DONNALEE SANDERSON, DENISE GRANT
In the November 1995 issue of JCO, I introduced a group of articles by orthodontic staff members from around the country. I have received more positive comments on that column than on any before or si...
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ALDO CARANO DDS, MS, MAURO TESTA, GIUSEPPE SICILIANI MD, DDS
We recently introduced a Distal Jet* appliance for upper molar distalization.1-4 The same telescoping mechanism used in this appliance can also be used to upright lower molars prior to the placement o...
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