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Production of Low-Friction and Colored TMA by Ion Implantation
Volume 29 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1995
Titanium molybdenum alloy (TMA) wire has demonstrated superior clinical properties including high springback, low and intermediate force levels, good formability, and weldability. Unlike other common ...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Adult Maxillary Expansion and Practice Websites
Volume 36 : Number 1 : Page 25 : Jan 2002
Do you attempt adult maxillary expansion? If so, do you customarily use a surgical or non-surgical technique? What do you feel are the advantages and disadvantages of each technique? Two-thirds of the...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Indirect Bonding and Invisalign
Volume 38 : Number 10 : Page 543 : Oct 2004
Do you use indirect bonding? What do you find are the advantages and disadvantages of indirect bonding? Only 12% of the respondents indicated that they used indirect bonding. Accordingly, most of the ...
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Treatment of Class III Relapse Due to Late Mandibular Growth Using Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 42 : Number 7 : Page 400 : Jul 2008
Skeletal Class III malocclusion can be treated in growing patients with either fixed or orthopedic appliances.1-6 Premolar extractions are often required in adolescents with both anterior crossbite an...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
A New Method for Superimposition of CBCT Volumes
Volume 44 : Number 5 : Page 303 : May 2010
(Editor's Note: This quarterly column is compiled by JCO Technology Editor Ronald Redmond. To help keep our readers on The Cutting Edge, Dr. Redmond will spotlight a particular area of orthodontic tec...
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Efficient Tooth Movement with New Technologies for Customized Treatment
Volume 45 : Number 5 : Page 257 : May 2011
Within the next few years, most orthodontists will probably be designing treatment plans and evaluating treatment progress by digital means. Considering the fast pace of technological development, a c...
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A Minimally Invasive Modality for Simultaneous Bimaxillary En Masse Retraction
Volume 46 : Number 2 : Page 92 : Feb 2012
Conventional treatment modalities for cases with some combination of lip protrusion, labioversed incisors, and crowding generally involve extraction of the upper and lower premolars, followed by ortho...
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Uprighting Mechanics for Mesially Inclined Lower Second and Third Molars
Volume 46 : Number 4 : Page 218 : Apr 2012
Forty years ago, partial impaction of the lower second molars was a rare problem, due to the prevalence of extraction therapy. In nonextraction treatment, which is much more common today, a space defi...
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The Effect of Gingival-Margin Design on the Retention of Thermoformed Aligners
Volume 46 : Number 11 : Page 697 : Nov 2012
Thermoformed aligners provide an esthetic, comfortable, easy, and hygienic alternative to conventional orthodontic appliances.1 Although widespread marketing has increased the popularity of removable ...
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Practical and Esthetic Considerations in Adult Canine-Extraction Treatment
Volume 47 : Number 6 : Page 353 : Jun 2013
Orthodontists generally avoid canine extractions because of the importance of these teeth in establishing a functional, esthetically correct occlusion. Not only are the canines necessary in guiding la...
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Management of Crouzon Syndrome in an Adult Patient
Volume 47 : Number 11 : Page 673 : Nov 2013
Crouzon syndrome is an autosomal-dominant craniosynostosis characterized by premature closure of the cranial sutures, midfacial hypoplasia, and exophthalmia.1-3 A mutation of fibroblast growth factor ...
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CUTTING EDGE
Inexpensive Orthodontic Treatment with a Prescription Custom-Base System
Volume 50 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2016
This month's article describes an innovative combination of three-dimensional imaging software, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and intraoral scanning that facilitates the placement of low-cost, generic brackets with prescription custom bases. Unlike customized systems that consider only crown morphology, the authors' process combines the crowns and roots to allow proper root positioning during alignment of the crowns. A true "straight-wire" system, it can be applied to any bracket type, slot, or prescription.
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COMMENTARY Orthodontic Fees
Volume 51 : Number 9 : Page 580 : Sep 2017
Dr. Gene Gottlieb’s classic Management & Marketing article on orthodontic fees examined many factors that remain relevant to orthodontists two decades later.1
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Strategic Molar Uprighting Using the Biocreative Reverse-Curve Technique
Volume 54 : Number 8 : Page 486 : Aug 2020
A reverse-curve nickel titanium archwire is anchored by a miniplate inserted in the mandibular symphysis to avoid unwanted side effects during molar uprighting. Four key factors for vertical control are reviewed, and two typical cases are presented.
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Canine Extractions: Functional, Esthetic, and Practical Considerations
Volume 54 : Number 3 : Page 210301 : Mar 2021
While extraction of permanent canines is an unusual approach, it may sometimes be indicated due to severe malpositioning or anomalies. Three cases show how satisfactory occlusal and esthetic results can be achieved after unilateral or bilateral canine extractions.
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CAD/CAM-Guided Microscrew Insertion for Horseshoe Distalization Appliances
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 384 : Jul 2021
The horseshoe palatal anchorage plate relies on precise microscrew positioning to facilitate three-dimensional control of tooth movement, while simplifying the insertion procedure and reducing patient discomfort. Dr. De Gabriele and colleagues present two typical skeletal Class II cases.
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Glass Ionomer Open Exposure (GOPEX) of Palatally Impacted Canines
Volume 58 : Number 6 : Page 381 : Jun 2024
As a modification of the open surgical technique for exposing impacted canines, Drs. Naoumova, Hansson, and Hansen explain the use of glass ionomer cement to cover the canine crown. Two patients in early to middle adolescence are presented as examples.
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A New Supraconstruction for Palatal Orthodontic Implants
Volume 7 : Number 7 : Page 373 : Jul 1999
When osseointegrated implants were developed for prosthetic dentistry, orthodontists began to explore the possibilities of using them as anchorage devices.1-14 The idea of an implant in the median ma...
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Volume 35 : Number 3 : Page 145 : Mar 2001
The edgewise technique and bracket type used in a particular practice are usually chosen according to the orthodontist's training and experience, rather than the type of malocclusion to be treated. T...
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Volume 35 : Number 7 : Page 434 : Jul 2001
TOMAC is a unique surgical-orthodontic treatment planning system (see Part 1, JCO, June 2001). The TOMAC VTO is constructed in three stages: test, presurgical-orthodontic, and surgical. The essentia...
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