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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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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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Production of Low-Friction and Colored TMA by Ion Implantation
Volume 29 : Number 7 : Page 453 : 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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Update on the Bass Appliance System
Volume 28 : Number 7 : Page 421 : Jul 1994
Treating a skeletal Class II malocclusion strictly with tooth movement may produce a satisfactory outcome, but differential mandibular growth is required to achieve facial harmony as well as dental co...
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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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