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April 2010
Volume 44, Issue 4

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

The Next Steps with CBVI

ROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhD

Cone-beam volumetric imaging (CBVI), also called cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), represents a revolution in orthodontic diagnostics of the same magnitude as the advent of cephalometric radiograp...

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JCO INTERVIEWS

Drs. G. William Arnett and Michael J. Gunson on Esthetic Treatment Planning for Orthognathic Surgery

G. WILLIAM ARNETT DDS, FACD, MICHAEL J. GUNSON DDS, MD, DIPAK CHUDASAMA BDS, MSC, MOrth RCS

DR. CHUDASAMA You have noted many sources of cephalometric inadequacy in facial diagnosis and treatment planning. Do you often observe disparities between excellent surgical facial results and osseous...

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PEARLS

Activating a Modified Closing Loop

CHADI KASSIR DDS, DUA, DESSO

Common techniques for activating a closing loop are problematic. Cinching the distal end of the archwire can be time-consuming and inaccurate. Tying back an omega loop between the premolars or between...

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Correction of Severe Overbite and Gummy Smile in Patients with Bimaxillary Protrusion

MICKELSON RIO LIMA DE OLIVEIRA COSTA DDS, MD, PhD, MYRELA GALVÃO CARDOSO COSTA DDS, MD, CRISTINA BACELLAR DE PINHO DDS, CATIA CARDOSO ABDO QUINTÃO DDS, MD, PhD

Deep overbite can be corrected by several means, including extrusion of posterior teeth, flaring of lingually tipped anterior teeth, intrusion of incisors, and orthognathic surgery.1-3 The tendency of...

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CASE REPORT

Multidisciplinary Treatment of an Avulsed Central Incisor

ANTONIO GRACCO DDS, COSTANTINO GIAGNORIO DDS, LUCA LOMBARDO DDS, ROBERTO FARINA DDS, PhD

This article shows a failed attempt at central incisor reimplantation after traumainduced avulsion. The case emphasizes how the likelihood of successful recovery from dentoalveolar trauma can be reduc...

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OVERVIEW

Cone-Beam Volumetric Imaging: A Two-Minute Drill

DANIEL S. GERMAN DDS, JULIA GERMAN

Cone-beam volumetric imaging (CBVI), also called cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), has been used in dentistry since 1998.1,2 The images it produces are not improved digital images, but true three-...

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Indirect Fabrication of a Transpalatal Arch Supported by a Temporary Anchorage Device

JONATHAN C. JOHNSON DMD, MS, GEORGE A. BULLOCK DMD

Because of their versatility, palatal temporary anchorage devices (TADs) can be used for various types of orthodontic tooth movement. This article describes a method for precise indirect transfer of t...

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