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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
LARRY W. WHITE DDS, MSD
Several years ago, I noticed that I was converting into patients only about 70% of the people who came to my office and had records made. Not only that, but many of the 30% who did not choose to have ...
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TERENCE C. SULLIVAN DDS, MSD
Nightguards or occlusal splints are widely used for treatment of bruxism and associated TMD.1-15 In general, clinicians prefer to use fullarch, flat-plane splints as opposed to repositioning splints...
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G.A. GALICIA-RAMOS DDS, MS, DENNIS M. KILLIANY DDS, MS, PETER C. KESLING DDS, SCD
The edgewise technique and bracket type used in a particular practice are usually chosen according to the orthodontist's training and experience, rather than the type of malocclusion to be treated. T...
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K. KIRAN KUMAR BDS, INDERPREET SINGH BDS, SUMANT GOEL MDS
The GIK (Goel, Inder, Kiran) Gauge described in this article is not only simple and economical to construct, but can accurately mark bracket positions directly on the tooth surfaces.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
HOLLY THOMPSON MS
In this month's column, Holly Thompson reminds us of the importance of making a good first impression. Most orthodontic offices expend considerable time and training on handling initial phone calls f...
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GISELA CONTASTI DDS, CESAR GUERRERO DDS, AURA M. RODRIGUEZ DDS, HARRY L. LEGAN DDS
Distraction osteogenesis is a simple osteotomy procedure and gradual distraction of callus that results in an increase in bone. Multiple variables (biological, technical, and mechanical) interact in ...
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MASSIMILIANO MANDURINO DDS, LAURA BALDUCCI DDS
Many devices have been developed for distalizing the maxillary molars in Class II cases without requiring additional patient cooperation. These include repelling magnets,1-4 stainless steel5-7 and ni...
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