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September 2009
Volume 43, Issue 9

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

The Role of the Frenum

ROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhD

Soft-tissue analysis constitutes a vital component of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Routine soft-tissue evaluation should include an assessment of the health, position, and physiologic...

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OVERVIEW

The Lingual Frenum

MICHAEL E. NORTHCUTT DDS

(Editor's Note: In this quarterly column, JCO provides an overview of a clinical topic of interest to orthodontists. Contributions and suggestions for future subjects are welcome.) A frenum is a small...

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A Simple Technique for Independent Torque Control with Miniscrew Anchorage

YOON-AH KOOK DDS, MSD, PhD, SEONG-HUN KIM DMD, MSD, PhD, SUNG-SEO MO DDS, MSD, PhD

Effective torque control is difficult to achieve with preadjusted appliances because of the play between the bracket slot and the wire.1-5 In cases involving palatally blocked-out lateral incisors, in...

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The AccuBond System for Indirect Orthodontic Bonding

MICHAEL C. ALPERN DDS, MS, CAROLYN PRIMUS PhD, ADA HINDA ALPERN RDH

Precise, individualized bracket placement is critical in orthodontic treatment. In one study, patients who required bracket repositioning averaged 5.5 more months of treatment and 3.7 more visits comp...

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THE READERS' CORNER

Self-Ligating Brackets

JOHN J. SHERIDAN DDS, MSD

(Editor's Note: The Readers' Corner is a quarterly feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Pairs of questions are mailed per...

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Treatment of Severe Maxillary Crowding Using Invisalign and Fixed Appliances

ALDO GIANCOTTI DDS, RAFFAELLA DI GIROLAMO DDS

Adult patients with severe maxillary-arch crowding often have additional dental problems that can make their treatment even more challenging. In such a case, an appropriate treatment plan that correct...

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CASE REPORT

Maximizing Facial Esthetics in a Brachyfacial Class II Deep-Bite Case

KIAVASH KEVIN BADII DDS, FLAVIO URIBE DDS, MDS, RAVINDRA NANDA BDS, MDS, PhD

Combined surgical-orthodontic treatment of dentofacial deformities presents various challenges in both diagnosis and mechanotherapy.1 A skeletal Class II with deep bite is a prime example. In a patien...

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