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Volume 7 : Number 3 : Page 137 : Mar 1973
It is difficult to understand the antagonisms that are created among orthodontists by transfer cases. There is little or no problem with cooperative patients whose treatment is moving along on schedul...
2022.
Immediate, Intermediate, or Long-Term Retainer
Volume 9 : Number 4 : Page 239 : Apr 1975
Post-treatment stability in the mandibular anterior segment has long plagued the orthodontist. Permanent retainers used with a lingual bar extending from canine to canine or first premolar to first pr...
2023.
Volume 9 : Number 5 : Page 259 : May 1975
"It may be put down as quite a general rule," Edward Angle said, "that the degree of perfection of the models he makes is indicative of the knowledge, skill and success of the orthodontist in the trea...
2024.
Adaptability of the Twin-Wire Appliance to Modern Day Orthodontics, Part 2
Volume 10 : Number 8 : Page 610 : Aug 1976
Part 1 of this article appeared in the July issue of JCO. In this installment, two additional cases are presented to demonstrate refinements in the twin-wire appliance therapy, adapting it to modern d...
2025.
Behavior of Erupting Crowded Lower Incisors
Volume 14 : Number 1 : Page 24 : Jan 1980
Over the past 13 years the author has been observing the behavior of erupting permanent incisors. A definite pattern has been noticed which could have clinical significance. The author, being a full t...
2026.
The Vari-Simplex Discipline, Part 5: Practice Management
Volume 17 : Number 10 : Page 680 : Oct 1983
Many orthodontists, because of their training or personal inclinations, believe they must develop an authoritarian environment to manage their practices. My opinion, however, is that to survive in tod...
2027.
Crozat Principles and Technique
Volume 19 : Number 6 : Page 429 : Jun 1985
Dr. George Crozat was a keen observer and clinician. His teaching had been limited before Dr. Frank Lamons of Atlanta approached him in the early 1950s, saying, "Dr. Crozat, it is not if you die, but ...
2028.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
DDS Referrals vs. Patient Referrals?
Volume 24 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1990
DDS Referrals vs. Patient Referrals? Just as a continuous supply of nourishment is a requirement for the survival of the organism, a continuous supply of referrals is a requirement for the survival of...
2029.
Treatment of Palatally Impacted Cuspids with the Extrusion Spring Arm
Volume 29 : Number 11 : Page 709 : Nov 1995
Various methods have been proposed for extrusion of a palatally impacted cuspid.1-4 However, none provides the access and control of the Extrusion Spring Arm* presented in this article. Spring Design ...
2030.
The Essix Bracket Choice Appliance
Volume 30 : Number 4 : Page 203 : Apr 1996
Not long ago, the only available bonded brackets were metal. In the past decade, ceramic, plastic, and even gold-plated* brackets have been introduced. This trend toward developing different bracket m...
2031.
Maxillary Expander Using Light, Continuous Force and Autoblocking
Volume 30 : Number 4 : Page 212 : Apr 1996
Maxillary expanders with varying force levels have been developed for orthodontic use, with durations of application ranging from one month (with rapid maxillary expansion1) to two to four months (wit...
2032.
Disconnectable Rapid Palatal Expander
Volume 30 : Number 6 : Page 334 : Jun 1996
Posterior crossbite can affect the position of the mandible in three planes of space, and therefore is critical in diagnosis and treatment planning.1 The vast majority of crossbites, whether uni- or b...
2033.
Reciprocal Mini-Chin Cup for Selected Class II Malocclusions
Volume 31 : Number 12 : Page 787 : Dec 1997
Class II dental relationships can exist within Class I skeletal patterns. In such cases, there may be a protrusive upper arch or a retrusive lower arch or both. There may be crowding, or spacing--asso...
2034.
Tooth Replacement with a Multibracket Appliance
Volume 31 : Number 12 : Page 814 : Dec 1997
Patients with missing anterior teeth commonly wear temporary fixed or removable appliances for esthetic purposes until the space is closed orthodontically or a final prosthesis can be placed. A remova...
2035.
Use of Nickel Titanium Coil Springs for Partially Impacted Second Molars
Volume 32 : Number 8 : Page 479 : Aug 1998
Mandibular second molar impaction is difficult to treat, and treatment is even more problematic if the molar is in an oblique or horizontal position, with the crown tilted mesially or toward the root ...
2036.
Molar Intrusion with a Palatal Arch
Volume 37 : Number 10 : Page 557 : Oct 2003
Molar overeruption is often caused by missing antagonists in adults or by failure of eruption in growing patients. Either situation can complicate the placement of prosthetic restorations and lead to ...
2037.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 38 : Number 5 : Page 261 : May 2004
Over the last 18 months, I have been treating the son of a good friend and colleague for what, at first glance, appeared to be a run-of-the-mill Class II, division 1 malocclusion. In the initial exami...
2038.
Temporary Replacement of Missing Teeth Using Lingual Retainers
Volume 39 : Number 5 : Page 328 : May 2005
This article presents a simple and esthetic method for the temporary replacement of missing teeth using bonded lingual retainers. Procedure 1. At the debonding appointment or a subsequent visit, take ...
2039.
Modified Transpalatal Bar for Maxillary Molar Intrusion
Volume 39 : Number 11 : Page 668 : Nov 2005
This article describes a simple technique for intrusion of overerupted maxillary molars, using fixed appliances and a modified transpalatal bar. Appliance Fabrication The fixed-removable transpalatal ...
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Electrosurgery: An Alternative to Laser Surgery in Orthodontics
Volume 41 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 2007
Laser treatment has recently emerged as a useful iaddition to orthodontic practice. The most common applications of lasers in dentistry include gingivectomies, frenectomies, removal of mucocutaneous l...
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