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1981.
Management of Excess Palatal Gingiva after Space Closure of Anterior Teeth
Volume 43 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2009
Orthodontic closure of interdental spaces causes coronal creeping of the interproximal gingival tissues, thus restoring the interdental papillae and contact points.1 Usually, any gingival hyperplasia ...
1982.
Volume 45 : Number 6 : Page 317 : Jun 2011
What should the doctor do when a miniscrew loosens? When a temporary anchorage device (TAD) is lost, it is important to analyze the reason why it was lost. Was it caused by the selection of the TAD, t...
1983.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Solving the Molar-Distalization Dilemma
Volume 46 : Number 8 : Page 453 : Aug 2012
Almost exactly eight years ago, I wrote an Editor's Corner entitled "The Fascination of the Class II". In that editorial, I posed the question, "Just what is it about the Class II malocclusion that so...
1984.
A Multipurpose Retraction Clip for Sliding Mechanics
Volume 46 : Number 8 : Page 499 : Aug 2012
Many orthodontists today use low-friction brackets designed for sliding mechanics.1-5 Although chain elastic is often applied for canine and anterior tooth retraction, it produces relatively high fric...
1985.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 47 : Number 8 : Page 453 : Aug 2013
If there is one thing a journalist loves, it is a controversy that just won't go away. Popular culture is rife with such issues, from universal health care to global warming to standardized testing. M...
1986.
A Fixed Extrusion Appliance for Fractured Anterior Teeth
Volume 47 : Number 10 : Page 603 : Oct 2013
Saving a tooth with a subgingival fracture can be a complex procedure involving a multidisciplinary effort1 and considerable stress to the patient. According to Jain and colleagues, surgical repositio...
1987.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 51 : Number 4 : Page 195 : Apr 2017
Like most experienced orthodontists, when in the presence of other people, I’m in a continuous state of facial analysis—though it’s usually subconscious on my part. My indulgent, long-suffering wife o...
1988.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Challenge of Bimaxillary Protrusion
Volume 51 : Number 6 : Page 315 : Jun 2017
The condition of bimaxillary protrusion—characterized by proclined and protrusive upper and lower incisors and a tendency toward a hyperdivergent facial pattern—was recognized early in the profession ...
1989.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 52 : Number 9 : Page 453 : Sep 2018
One of the advantages of working in academic orthodontics is the opportunity to move occasionally from university to university, taking positions with departments in different parts of the country. Al...
1990.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Complex Treatment with Clear Aligners
Volume 55 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2021
This special issue of JCO is devoted to the treatment of complex cases with aligner therapy. I will admit to being fascinated with the concept behind aligner orthodontics since it was introduced in th...
1991.
Unusual Ectopic Eruption of Maxillary Canines
Volume 29 : Number 9 : Page 581 : Sep 1995
The maxillary permanent canine develops under the orbit, superior and palatal to the first premolar and lateral incisor. During its long eruption, the canine moves labially and mesially and can be pal...
1992.
Retrospective on Progressive Dentofacial Changes After Treatment and Retention, Part IV
Volume 4 : Number 7 : Page 407 : Jul 1970
Cases (Continued) Patient S.S. Again, I would like to point out the dramatic changes in facial profile (Fig. 15), from an apparent bimaxillary protrusion to a complete concave profile, after nine year...
1993.
Introduction to the Universal Light Arch Technique
Volume 6 : Number 9 : Page 508 : Sep 1972
The Universal Light Arch Technique consists of a series of concepts concerning the cause and treatment of malocclusion, and appliances which reestablish the individual norm of the patient. In most ins...
1994.
Common Sense Mechanics, Part 12
Volume 14 : Number 8 : Page 546 : Aug 1980
(CONTINUED FROM PART 11) Applying Principles to Total Treatment Since extraction and nonextraction mechanics have been demonstrated, utilizing the various principles discussed since the beginning of t...
1995.
Volume 18 : Number 5 : Page 347 : May 1984
It has often been assumed that individuals with vertical maxillary excess may have or have had reduced nasal airway function during growth.2-8 Measurements of nasorespiratory function in children and ...
1996.
Volume 36 : Number 5 : Page 285 : May 2002
The subject of molar control has been divided into four types of bends. The first category consisted of toe-in and toe-out bends (Part 2, JCO, February 2002), while the second included in-bends and ou...
1997.
Clinical Management of the Herbst Occlusal Hinge Appliance
Volume 38 : Number 11 : Page 590 : Nov 2004
Variations of the Herbst* appliance1,2 fall into two basic categories: fixed and removable. Studies have found similar clinical results, although the fixed appliances seem to produce a slightly greate...
1998.
A Bone-Borne Appliance for Rapid Maxillary Expansion
Volume 47 : Number 6 : Page 375 : Jun 2013
Since the introduction of nonsurgical rapid maxillary expansion (RME) for the treatment of transverse deficiencies in 1860, maxillary expanders have been part of the orthodontist's armamentarium. A su...
1999.
Treatment of Challenging Malocclusions with Invisalign and Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 48 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 2014
Although many types of malocclusion can be successfully treated with clear aligners,1-15 the most difficult cases are not typically handled using only these removable appliances.16,17 By improving anc...
2000.
An Intrusion Screw System for Miniscrew-Assisted Maxillary Molar Intrusion
Volume 56 : Number 9 : Page 508 : Sep 2022
Intrusion of overerupted molars is difficult to achieve in adult patients with conventional mechanics. Dr. Derton and colleagues use segmental posterior archwires to control torque with skeletal support from three miniscrews: two buccal interradicular and one palatal.
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