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Troubleshooting the Herbst Appliance
Volume 36 : Number 5 : Page 268 : May 2002
The Herbst* is one of the most popular appliances used today for Class II correction because it is durable and fixed, and therefore does not require special patient cooperation. Although problems are...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Volume 37 : Number 11 : Page 621 : Nov 2003
Dr. Rolf Maijer's article pushes the envelope of cutting-edge technology. The tablet PC with its built-in applications is a perfect fit for the orthodontic practice of the 21st century. In fact, table...
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Micro-Implant Anchorage for Forced Eruption of Impacted Canines
Volume 5 : Number 5 : Page 297 : May 2004
Microscrews are gaining popularity as a source of skeletal anchorage in contemporary orthodontics because of their advantages over osseointegrated implants and miniscrews.1-4 In many clinical situatio...
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Intrusion of Overerupted Maxillary Molars with Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
The intrusion of overerupted maxillary molars in adult patients is a difficult challenge for orthodontists. Use of conventional fixed or removable appliances may result in unwanted side effects, and t...
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Controlling Erupted and Unerupted Permanent Teeth in the Mixed Dentition with Preadjusted Appliances
Volume 40 : Number 8 : Page 485 : Aug 2006
Deciduous teeth play an important role in the development of malocclusion. For example, a lateral crossbite can lead to asymmetrical mandibular growth; spacing and early loss of deciduous teeth can ca...
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Placement of Mini-Implants with Topical Anesthetic
Volume 40 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2006
Despite the benefits of skeletal anchorage,1-7 many orthodontists have been reluctant to place miniscrews because of the need to administer local anesthetic injections. This article shows how mini-imp...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Volume 41 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 2007
(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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Mandibular Molar Protraction with Temporary Anchorage Devices
Volume 42 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2008
Protraction of mandibular molars is challenging because of the high density of mandibular bone. Anterior dental anchorage is often inadequate to protract even a single first molar without reciprocal r...
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Burstone Series, Part I: Segmented Arch Technique
Volume 5 : Number 1 : Page 20 : Jan 1971
The segmented arch technique is a modified, full-banded edgewise orthodontic procedure which uses relatively light, constant force, with control over anchorage units as well as teeth to be moved. It w...
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A Method for Obtaining Patient Cooperation in Positioner Wearing
Volume 8 : Number 10 : Page 575 : Oct 1974
It has been estimated that approximately 50% of the practicing orthodontists is this country have tried positioners and that the percentage of users has been increasing in the last few years. A major ...
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Five Year Clinical Evaluation of the Andrews Straight-Wire Appliance
Volume 10 : Number 11 : Page 836 : Nov 1976
Introduction Those who have read my previous publication, or attended the International Congress for Orthodontists in Munich in 1973, are aware that my basic area of interest has been in the relations...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Arch-Length Discrepancies and Serial Extraction
Volume 34 : Number 10 : Page 593 : Oct 2000
In diagnosing arch-length discrepancies, do you use a Bolton analysis? If so, how do you use it? Forty-seven percent of the respondents routinely used a Bolton analysis to aid in the determination o...
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Volume 35 : Number 7 : Page 429 : Jul 2001
Before getting too involved in the many ways to establish a fair price to pay for a practice--or the fair price for selling a practice--let us examine the elements that determine the value of a practi...
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Accelerated Orthodontics Using Pulsatile Forces in Orthognathic Surgical Patients
Volume 50 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2016
Patients' main objections to orthodontic treatment include cosmetics, discomfort, and treatment duration. Ceramic and lingual appliances and clear aligners have offered significant improvements in the...
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Interdisciplinary Aligner Treatment of Short-Face Patients
Volume 51 : Number 7 : Page 382 : Jul 2017
The authors introduce a comprehensive esthetic interdisciplinary treatment approach, including clear aligners, for short-face patients with complex facial, smile, and esthetic problems. As demonstrated in four cases, the orthodontist may be required to coordinate treatment with prosthodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry, and orthognathic surgery to achieve optimal results.
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The Biocreative Strategy Part 5: Labial and Lingual Space Closure in Extraction Treatment
Volume 52 : Number 10 : Page 528 : Oct 2018
Space closure in Biocreative extraction therapy is simple to manage, as Dr. Kim and colleagues demonstrate in Part 5 of their six-part series. A bonded mesh tube appliance is shown for labial retraction using Class I and Class III elastics; an anteroposterior lingual retractor is anchored by a palatal miniplate for lingual mechanics.
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OVERVIEW Orthodontic Retention and Stability: A Clinical Perspective
Volume 41 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2007
Our concerns about the stability of orthodontic treatment still seem to be the same as those expressed by Calvin Case in 1920: "If there is one part of orthodontia more than another that is absolutely...
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JCO Interviews Dr. Jack G. Dale on Serial Extraction, Part 2
Volume 10 : Number 2 : Page 116 : Feb 1976
DR. BRANDT Under what circumstances would you suggest stripping teeth instead of removing them?DR. DALE From time to time, I will reduce the mesial surfaces of the primary cuspids in patients where I ...
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JCO Interviews Dr. Robert Shaye on Functional Appliances
Volume 17 : Number 5 : Page 330 : May 1983
DR. GOTTLIEB Bob, you have had the advantage of training and experience in functional appliances in Europe.DR. SHAYE Yes, I lived in Europe for seven years, three of those as a general dentist, at whi...
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Volume 16 : Number 11 : Page 766 : Nov 1982
766-jco-img-0.jpgAn office manual, which is a compilation of practice philosophy, policies, and procedures, should be an indispensable part of any practice. A newly hired auxiliary should receive a co...
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