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April 2009
Volume 43, Issue 4

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

A New Dimension in Diagnosis

ROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhD

Cephalometrics has been the diagnostic workhorse of the orthodontic profession since shortly after World War II. Early orthodontic diagnosis had consisted primarily of the analysis of clinical finding...

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THE CUTTING EDGE

A Three-Dimensional Cephalometric Analysis

HEON JAE CHO DDS, MSD, PhD

Around the middle of the 20th century, the profession of orthodontics made a giant leap forward. The standard records used for diagnosis and treatment planning were supplemented with cephalometric x-r...

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JCO INTERVIEWS

Dr. Rainer-Reginald Miethke on Orthodontic Treatment in Europe

RAINER-REGINALD MIETHKE DDS, PhD, ROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhD

DR. KEIM Reggie, how would you describe your treatment philosophy? DR. MIETHKE My treatment approach is pretty much mainstream: I use a preadusted appliance with all typical adjuncts. I used to use a ...

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Effectiveness of a Compliance Indicator for Clear Aligners

ORHAN C. TUNCAY DMD, S. JAY BOWMAN DMD, JONATHAN L. NICOZISIS DMD, BRIAN D. AMY DDS

Patient compliance is crucial in orthodontic treatment involving removable appliances. This is especially true for adult patients, who have No growth remaining to help compensate for poor cooperation....

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CASE REPORT

Focal Sclerosing Osteomyelitis and Orthodontic Treatment Planning

AMR RAGAB EL-BEIALY BDS, MSC, MOrth RCS, YEHYA AHMED MOSTAFA BDS, FDS RCS, MS, PhD

Orthodontic tooth movement is based on the response of the supporting periodontium and alveolar bone. Any abnormality in these underlying structures can affect tooth movement and therefore should be c...

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PEARLS

Lingual Buttons to Intercept Lip-Sucking Habits

SUJALA G. DURGEKAR MDS, VIJAY NAIK MDS

To treat a lower-lip-sucking habit (A), we bond metal buttons* to the lingual surfaces of the upper incisors (B). The buttons should be placed to avoid interference with the occlusion and with oral hy...

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CLINICAL AID

A New Tool for Orthodontic Bracket Placement

ANKUR AGGARWAL BDS, U.S. KRISHNA NAYAK BDS, MDS

McLaughlin and Bennett have designed gauges to measure bracket heights according to their bracket placement chart.1 Metallic or wooden jigs are available for bracket heights ranging from 2mm to 5.5mm ...

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