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Class II Correction with Weekly Changes of Computer-Generated Aligners: Distalize or Jump?
Volume 52 : Number 12 : Page 684 : Dec 2018
Pros and cons of the two default staging protocols for Invisalign Class II treatment are discussed by Drs. Vicki Vlaskalic and Hiroshi Samoto. As seen in two typical patients, the sequential distalization program is probably more appropriate than the elastic simulation program for severe discrepancies.
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Subtractive Coronoplasty Before Lingual Appliance Design
Volume 53 : Number 11 : Page 678 : Nov 2019
Dr. Gilot and colleagues show how subtractive coronoplasty can be used to eliminate lingual enamel deformities and thus to reduce the distance between the center of resistance and the point of force application while increasing the interbracket distance in a lingual edgewise technique.
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A Mini-Implant-Supported S-Spring for Unilateral Molar Distalization
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 410 : Jul 2020
Drs. Upadhyay, Hakami, Posada, and Chen describe a simple upper molar distalization device, made from a stainless steel wire segment and a nickel titanium open-coil spring, that derives its anchorage support from a mini-implant in the buccal alveolar bone.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Ask An Expert: Employment Law Ramifications of Monetary Bonuses and Gifts
Volume 56 : Number 6 : Page 364 : Jun 2022
In this installment of Ask an Expert, a noted labor lawyer responds to questions regarding bonus payments to staff members. The difference between discretionary and nondiscretionary bonuses is covered, and issues related to cash payments and partial bonuses are discussed.
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An Effective and Precise Method of Boneborne Maxillary Expansion
Volume 57 : Number 5 : Page 291 : May 2023
The compact UxL Expander is affixed to the palatal cortical bone with four locking miniscrews. Dr. Alev presents a digital protocol for production of a thermoformed transfer tray that allows the expander to be designed and delivered at the same appointment.
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Bonded Acrylic Lingual Biteplanes
Volume 32 : Number 5 : Page 311 : May 1998
Since the early 1980s, when Kurz and the Ormco Lingual Task Force described the use of lingual brackets with built-in biteplanes to open the bite,1 I have been using this same principle in a labial ed...
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The First Class Appliance for Rapid Molar Distalization
Volume 33 : Number 6 : Page 322 : Jun 1999
When the choice is made to treat a Class II case on a nonextraction basis, or with the extraction of maxillary second molars, then distalization of the maxillary first molars is often the first step ...
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Maxillary Molar Distalization with a Modified Pendulum Appliance
Volume 33 : Number 11 : Page 645 : Nov 1999
Correction of a Class II malocclusion without extractions requires maxillary molar distalization by means of intraoral or extraoral forces.1,2 Although headgears have proven useful in the correction ...
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Passive Mandibular Expansion: Individualizing Archform
Volume 34 : Number 8 : Page 461 : Aug 2000
The human dental archform, which has been studied and analyzed for decades,1-10 may be the most important factor in determining the stability of orthodontic treatment. Therefore, any diagnosis should...
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Differentiated Orthodontic Mechanics for Dental Midline Correction
Volume 35 : Number 4 : Page 239 : Apr 2001
Correction of midline discrepancies in orthodontic treatment is critical to the establishment of both satisfactory esthetics and a functional transverse and sagittal occlusion.1-5 One study found t...
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A Simple Method of Molar Uprighting with Micro-Implant Anchorage
Volume 10 : Number 10 : Page 592 : Oct 2002
Numerous approaches have been proposed for uprighting mesially tipped mandibular second molars after loss of the adjacent first molars.1-7 Most of these have had problems with molar extrusion and mov...
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The Spider Screw for Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 37 : Number 2 : Page 90 : Feb 2003
Orthodontic movements such as anterior retraction and intrusion of overerupted teeth are difficult to achieve without undesirable reciprocal movements of the anchorage units.1-3 Titanium miniscrews no...
2293.
Bio-Progressive Therapy, Part 8: Bio-Progressive Mixed Dentition Treatment
Volume 12 : Number 4 : Page 279 : Apr 1978
(CONTINUED FROM PART 7) For most orthodontists, early treatment poses the universal enigma: Are the rewards to be gained by early intervention worth the time, effort, and money expended to reach the s...
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A Technique for Early Class II Treatment, Part II: Fine Points and Pitfalls in the Use of MED
Volume 2 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1968
Part I of this series (JPO, February 1968) outlined a technique which is useful in the reduction of Class II malocclusions in the mixed dentition. The technique employs an edgewise appliance in conjun...
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Practical Points to Practice Efficiency, Part 2
Volume 9 : Number 9 : Page 543 : Sep 1975
The first installment of this article appeared in the August issue of JCO. New Patient Procedures As I examine the new patient in the examination room, my secretary takes notes on all pertinent inform...
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The Broussard Hook and Eye Clasp Fixed-Removable Appliance
Volume 12 : Number 6 : Page 412 : Jun 1978
There is an indication for the use of a removable appliance for a small, select group of orthodontic patients; for example, certain adults who object to conventional treatment with either metal or pla...
2297.
Common Sense Mechanics, Part 8
Volume 14 : Number 4 : Page 265 : Apr 1980
(CONTINUED FROM PART 7) Wire/Bracket Relationships This discussion will appear to be academic at first, and of little use to the clinically oriented orthodontist, but be patient. The content will incr...
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To Extract or Not to Extract: Is That the Right Question?
Volume 38 : Number 2 : Page 63 : Feb 2004
Terrell Root said, in 1979, "I feel there may be a deterioration in our orthodontic standards. We orthodontists have a moral obligation to our patients, our profession, and ourselves to deliver the hi...
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Six Keys to Nonextraction Treatment
Volume 39 : Number 7 : Page 397 : Jul 2005
Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in the percentage of nonextraction cases in the average orthodontic practice, which now stands as high as 80%.1 There are many reasons for this trend...
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Precise Direct Lingual Bonding with the KommonBase
Volume 47 : Number 1 : Page 42 : Jan 2013
Indirect-bonding techniques have been widely promoted in lingual orthodontics due to the difficulty of bracket placement. The Torque Angulation Reference Guide (TARG)* was designed to transfer bracket...
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