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Reduced Resistance to Sliding in Ceramic Brackets
Volume 30 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1996
The esthetic appearance of ceramic brackets makes them attractive to orthodontic patients. However, studies have shown that ceramic brackets--whether composed of polycrystalline or monocrystalline alu...
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Comparison of Tooth Movements Using Friction-Free and Preadjusted Edgewise Bracket Systems
Volume 30 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1996
With a conventional edgewise bracket, the ligature presses the archwire against the bracket slot, creating friction that can impede sliding mechanics, even when small, round archwires are used. With t...
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A Comparison of Two Computer Cephalometric Programs
Volume 31 : Number 4 : Page 231 : Apr 1997
Although most orthodontists still record cephalometric measurements from manual tracings of the radiographs, an increasing number use computer programs to digitize anatomical landmarks and produce cep...
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A New Self-Curing Hybrid Glass Ionomer
Volume 31 : Number 5 : Page 315 : May 1997
We reported on a new resin-reinforced glass ionomer cement in September 1995.1 This adhesive, Fuji Ortho LC*, enables an orthodontist to cement brackets successfully to enamel surfaces without etching...
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Volume 32 : Number 4 : Page 241 : Apr 1998
During the past 20 years, the provision of dental care in the United States has changed, partly due to a decline in dental caries and an increase in the number of dentists.1 More general dentists and ...
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Bond Strengths of Two Resin-Modified Glass Polyalkenoate Cements under Different Surface Conditions
Volume 32 : Number 5 : Page 299 : May 1998
There has recently been an increasing interest in the use of glass polyalkenoate (glass ionomer) cements as orthodontic adhesives.1-4 Conventional glass polyalkenoate cements offer long-term fluoride ...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 33 : Number 6 : Page 313 : Jun 1999
The JCO Orthodontic Retirement Survey (April 1999) was notable for the large number of orthodontists who say they plan to retire each year, beginning in the year 2000. The question it raises is: Will ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Today's Top Challenges for Orthodontists, Part 1
Volume 33 : Number 9 : Page 505 : Sep 1999
The next two editions of this column will be a change of pace. I thought it might be interesting to see what a variety of orthodontic consultants consider the most common problems they face in serving...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 34 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2000
The 20th century in American orthodontics can be thought of as two distinct eras. The first half of the century saw the beginnings of the specialty as we know it today. Angle introduced tooth movemen...
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A Simple Means of Ensuring Class II Elastic Wear
Volume 34 : Number 2 : Page 83 : Feb 2000
Appliances such as the Eureka Spring*, Saif springs**, the Jasper Jumper***,1 the Pendulum†,2 and the Herbst‡3,4 were developed to correct Class I and Class II malocclusions without relying on patie...
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A Visual Cephalometric Analysis
Volume 34 : Number 5 : Page 291 : May 2000
Proportionate templates have been shown to be useful in orthodontic diagnosis for comparing cephalometric tracings to established norms. In 1952, Baum devised a set of four templates to be overlaid ...
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Sequential Slicing of Deciduous Teeth
Volume 35 : Number 11 : Page 696 : Nov 2001
Permanent incisor crowding, frequently seen in the early mixed dentition, is a common chief complaint of parents. Many different procedures have been recommended for this situation, including serial...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Transitional Office Design: Attracting an Associate
Volume 36 : Number 12 : Page 701 : Dec 2002
Years ago, many orthodontists at the end of their careers chose simply to finish their remaining cases and close their offices. Today, it is much less sensible, from a tax and retirement planning stan...
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Volume 1 : Number 1 : Page 42 : Jan 2006
The Andrews method of preadjusted bracket positioning involves placing the twin tie wings parallel to the long axis of the clinical crown and then moving the bracket up or down until the middle of its...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 40 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2006
In the past, the term "interdisciplinary orthodontics" generally referred to the preparation of patients for definitive restorative and/or prosthodontic rehabilitation. Such treatment could include mo...
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JCO INTERVIEWS
Dr. Birte Melsen on Adult Orthodontic Treatment
Volume 40 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2006
DR. CACCIAFESTA Prof. Melsen, I feel a bit humbled to be interviewing you for JCO, since I was one of your residents at the University of Aarhus from 1996 to 1999. Is it true that your practice in Ger...
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Areas Requiring Further Research in Testing of Orthodontic Shear Bond Strengths
Volume 41 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2007
The introduction in 1955 of acid etching as a simple method of increasing the adhesive capability of enamel surfaces led to a new era in orthodontics.1 Direct bonding of brackets, reported in 1965 by ...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
The Evolution of Digital Study Models
Volume 41 : Number 9 : Page 557 : Sep 2007
Dr. James Mah's article, "The Evolution of Digital Study Models", describes what I believe to be a pivotal period in the history of orthodontics. Although dental study casts have improved gradually ov...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
A Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Orthodontic Office
Volume 41 : Number 11 : Page 663 : Nov 2007
Frank Lloyd Wright is widely regarded as the greatest American architect of the 20th century.1 Contemporary architects routinely apply Wright's design concepts and principles in their work, and many c...
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Attachment Bond Strengths of Thermoplastic Retainer Materials Using Two Acrylic Bonding Resins
Volume 42 : Number 4 : Page 215 : Apr 2008
Thermoplastic retainers are now widely used in orthodontics for a variety of purposes, including active tooth movement.1,2 Some thermoplastic materials allow the bonding of attachments to accommodate ...
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