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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
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
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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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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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
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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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
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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