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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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Etching Masks for Precise Indirect Bonding
Volume 44 : Number 5 : Page 326 : May 2010
Indirect bonding techniques offer numerous advantages over direct bonding,1 especially with self-ligating brackets. One disadvantage is the potential buildup of hard-to-remove flash at the bracket bas...
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Efficient Tooth Movement with Early Full-Size Archwires
Volume 45 : Number 4 : Page 205 : Apr 2011
Smaller stainless steel wires are traditionally used in the early stages of orthodontic treatment because of the need for flexibility, reduced friction, and lighter forces. These small round wires hav...
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An In-Office Wire-Bending Robot for Lingual Orthodontics
Volume 45 : Number 4 : Page 230 : Apr 2011
Although precisely made archwires are crucial to the success of lingual orthodontics, the irregular lingual dental anatomy and small interbracket distances make manual wire-bending difficult, especial...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Volume 45 : Number 5 : Page 263 : May 2011
(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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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 46 : Number 2 : Page 69 : Feb 2012
The annual Damon Forum covers much more than the Damon appliance system and treatment philosophy--it's billed by its sponsor, Ormco, as "the nation's largest privately sponsored orthodontic event". Of...
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Extrusion of Impacted Teeth Using Mini-Implant Mechanics
Volume 46 : Number 3 : Page 150 : Mar 2012
Treatment of impacted teeth usually comprises three phases: surgical exposure and bonding of an attachment, eruption of the impacted tooth by application of an extrusive force, and three-dimensional o...
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Miniscrew-Retained Pontics in Growing Patients: A Biological Approach
Volume 46 : Number 10 : Page 638 : Oct 2012
Two options are available for treating patients with agenesis of the upper lateral incisors: space closure followed by reshaping of the canines that will function as lateral incisors, or space mainten...
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Multifunctional Use of Palatal Mini-Implants
Volume 46 : Number 11 : Page 679 : Nov 2012
Mini-implants have become increasingly popular as a source of stable anchorage in recent years because of their versatility, minimal invasiveness, and low cost.1-5 A major problem with orthodontic min...
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Aligner Treatment in the Teenage Patient
Volume 47 : Number 2 : Page 115 : Feb 2013
Orthodontic therapy with fixed appliances has certain inherent drawbacks, including increased oral bacteria and microflora,1-5 dental and soft-tissue discomfort, and poor esthetics. Teenage patients m...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Analyzing Clinical Metrics of Indirect Bonding and Self-Ligating Brackets
Volume 49 : Number 1 : Page 49 : Jan 2015
In 2005, I started measuring numerous variables on every finished patient, including months in treatment, active visits, emergencies, loose brackets, rebonds, missed appointments, molar classificatio...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 50 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2016
Like many orthodontists of my generation, I spent a few years right out of dental school in the practice of general dentistry. Filled with youthful bravado and self-presumed omniscience with respect t...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 50 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2016
(Editor’s Note: The Readers’ Corner is a regular feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Questions are sent periodically to ...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 51 : Number 4 : Page 243 : Apr 2017
(Editor’s Note: The Readers’ Corner is a regular feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Questions are sent periodically to ...
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Canine Bracket Guide for Substitution Cases
Volume 51 : Number 8 : Page 450 : Aug 2017
The most common error in maxillary canine-lateral incisor substitution cases is inadequate palatal torque of the relocated canine. This article examines the rationale for various bracket choices, including tip and torque prescriptions, as well as wire-bracket play and other factors that influence canine torque.
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Volume 51 : Number 8 : Page 454 : Aug 2017
This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Invisalign system in treating Class I and II patients with and without anterior open bite. The pretreatment difficulty of cases is compared with the post-treatment outcomes, as measured by the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) and the Index of Complexity, Outcome, and Need (ICON).
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COMMENTARY The Vari-Simplex Discipline
R.G. "WICK" ALEXANDER Jun. 1983-Oct. 1983
Volume 51 : Number 9 : Page 532 : Sep 2017
Through the publication of these Vari-Simplex articles in 1983, JCO introduced Dr. R.G. “Wick” Alexander’s orthodontic technique and philosophy to the orthodontic profession. “Vari” referred to the va...
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