THE EDITOR'S CORNERWhat Price Compromise?EUGENE L. GOTTLIEB DDSThere are cases in which it may be prudent to follow a compromised plan of orthodontic treatment when the doctor and the patient agree on such a plan. These might include an adult Class I case with cr... |
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Molar Control, Part 2THOMAS F. MULLIGAN DDS, MSDThe off-center bends and their variations have been discussed and illustrated. It is now time to see just how these bends will be used to control molar positioning. It should be emphasized that these ... |
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PEARLSModel Boxes as ArtROSS G. KAPLAN BDS, MSDMany orthodontists still use real plaster study casts rather than virtual computer images. These models are usually stored in boxes on shelves in or near the treatment area, at least as long as patien... |
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Effects of Three Electric Toothbrushes on Orthodontic Bracket RetentionERIC GHEEWALLA DMD, RONALD PERRY DMD, MS, GERARD KUGEL DMD, MSMaintaining excellent oral hygiene with fixed orthodontic appliances is a challenge for most orthodontic patients. Several studies have shown that electric toothbrushes are superior to a manual brush ... |
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Precision Distractor Placement with a Custom-Made IndexJOHN W. KING DDS, MS, JAMES C. WALLACE DDS, DAVID SCANLAN CDTMany authors have emphasized the importance of the "vector of distraction" in mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis.1-5 Achieving the ideal direction of distraction depends on both proper pr... |
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A Bite Orthotic for the Resting Period Between Two Phases of TreatmentLES O. STARNES DDS, MSMany skeletal Class II malocclusions are now treated during the mixed dentition, using such "non-compliance" systems as the Herbst* appliance, the MARA**, SAIF Springs***, or the Eureka Spring†. These... |
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CASE REPORTLower Incisor Extraction Treatment with the Invisalign SystemROSS J. MILLER DDS, MS, TRANG T. DUONG DDS, MS, MITRA DERAKHSHAN DDS, MSSingle-lower-incisor extraction cases have rarely been published, perhaps because there are few patients who meet the standards for such treatment. The following diagnostic characteristics are usually... |
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BOOK REVIEWSHandbook of Oral Disease Diagnosis and ManagementROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhDCRISPIAN SCULLY, MD, PHD, MDSRevised edition, 420 pages. $65. 2001.Martin Dunitz, London; distributed byThieme New York333 Seventh Ave.New York, NY 10001(800) 782-3488; www.thieme.com With the patient... |
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Clinical Application of the Tongue ElevatorYOUNG-SUCK KIM DMD, MSD, SOON-YONG KOWN DMD, MSD, PHD, YOUNG-GUK PARK DMD, MSD, PHD, KYU-RHIM CHUNG DMD, MSD, PHDMost Class III malocclusions are characterized by protrusive mandibles and low tongue posture. There is some disagreement among researchers whether the overgrowth of the mandible causes the low tongue... |
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There are cases in which it may be prudent to follow a compromised plan of orthodontic treatment when the doctor and the patient agree on such a plan. These might include an adult Class I case with cr...
The off-center bends and their variations have been discussed and illustrated. It is now time to see just how these bends will be used to control molar positioning. It should be emphasized that these ...
Many orthodontists still use real plaster study casts rather than virtual computer images. These models are usually stored in boxes on shelves in or near the treatment area, at least as long as patien...
Maintaining excellent oral hygiene with fixed orthodontic appliances is a challenge for most orthodontic patients. Several studies have shown that electric toothbrushes are superior to a manual brush ...
Many authors have emphasized the importance of the "vector of distraction" in mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis.1-5 Achieving the ideal direction of distraction depends on both proper pr...
Many skeletal Class II malocclusions are now treated during the mixed dentition, using such "non-compliance" systems as the Herbst* appliance, the MARA**, SAIF Springs***, or the Eureka Spring†. These...
Single-lower-incisor extraction cases have rarely been published, perhaps because there are few patients who meet the standards for such treatment. The following diagnostic characteristics are usually...
CRISPIAN SCULLY, MD, PHD, MDSRevised edition, 420 pages. $65. 2001.Martin Dunitz, London; distributed byThieme New York333 Seventh Ave.New York, NY 10001(800) 782-3488; www.thieme.com With the patient...
Most Class III malocclusions are characterized by protrusive mandibles and low tongue posture. There is some disagreement among researchers whether the overgrowth of the mandible causes the low tongue...
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