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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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ALIGNER CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 3 : Page 166 : Mar 2025
In this edition of the Aligner Corner, the authors describe the use of the Invisalign system’s mandibular advancement feature to treat a Class II, division 1 malocclusion, assisted by bootstrap elastics for the extrusion of ectopic canines.
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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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Volume 2 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1968
Gingival Hypertrophies Gingival hypertrophies occur so frequently in orthodontic treatment that they may almost have come to be regarded as an undesirable but understandable concomitant to that treatm...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Volume 2 : Number 7 : Page 342 : Sep 1968
The Needle ThreaderA needle threader has proved to be most helpful in broadening the use of elastic thread ligature in orthodontic treatment. The needle threader is a dime store or notion store item u...
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A Non-Extraction Treatment with the Edgewise Appliance
Volume 3 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1969
The purpose of this paper is to present a procedure for the treatment of non-extraction cases which varies from "pure Tweed" treatment but still is consistent with those basic principles of the Tweed ...
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Begg Series Summary and Addendum
Volume 3 : Number 5 : Page 253 : May 1969
The Rationale of Begg TherapyThe rationale of Begg Therapy is predicated on three concepts:1. Attritional occlusion. Begg says that civilized man does not have correct occlusion because "normal occlus...
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Volume 3 : Number 9 : Page 447 : Sep 1969
The cost of living and the cost of conducting an orthodontic practice are constantly rising. Prices, salaries, rent, services, and taxes are all increasing and at a rate that is accelerating. The orth...
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Volume 3 : Number 11 : Page 598 : Nov 1969
I had the opportunity to see some European orthodontics during a visit to Italy in July of 1969. The occasion was an invitation extended by the Italian Society of Orthodontists to present a one-week c...
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Minor Surgery in the Orthodontic Office
Volume 4 : Number 10 : Page 582 : Oct 1970
This article is an outline of two minor surgeries that can be done so quickly and conveniently, a mere six or seven minutes each, in the orthodontist's office, that the patient hardly knows it is bein...
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Volume 5 : Number 1 : Page 12 : Jan 1971
A distally tipped lower second bicuspid will often take an unreasonable amount of time to erupt sufficiently for a satisfactory band to be made for it. In the case shown (Fig. 1) it took a year and a ...
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Volume 5 : Number 7 : Page 394 : Jul 1971
I have been experimenting with various adhesives to bond plastic brackets directly to teeth. While most advocates of this concept have emphasized the seemingly obvious time-saving advantages of bondin...
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Thoughts on Stripping of Anterior Teeth
Volume 5 : Number 9 : Page 510 : Sep 1971
While stripping of anterior teeth in cases which exhibit mild crowding is increasing in popularity, it must be recognized that stripping is not an alternative to proper alignment of the teeth with ort...
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