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CASE REPORT
Osseous Ridge Augmentation with Orthodontic Extraction
Volume 33 : Number 3 : Page 143 : Mar 1999
Orthodontic extraction has been used to improve or eliminate osseous defects, providing a sounder base for periodontal surgery or prosthetic restoration.1-7 The object of such extraction is to avoid...
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CASE REPORT
Volume 57 : Number 7 : Page 397 : Jul 2023
In cleft patients, a maxillary transverse deficiency is often more pronounced in the anterior region. A report of a skeletal Class III case shows how a banded fan-type palatal expander can promote differential expansion and avoid unwanted posterior side effects.
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Maximizing Facial Esthetics in a Brachyfacial Class II Deep-Bite Case
Volume 43 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2009
Combined surgical-orthodontic treatment of dentofacial deformities presents various challenges in both diagnosis and mechanotherapy.1 A skeletal Class II with deep bite is a prime example. In a patien...
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Correction of an Asymmetrical Class II Malocclusion Using Predictable Force Systems
Volume 41 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 2007
Asymmetrical malocclusions can be caused by a number of skeletal, dental, and soft-tissue factors.1-3 If the etiology is mainly dental, the asymmetry may have developed from abnormal dental eruption, ...
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Two-Stage Treatment of a Skeletal Class III Patient with Severe Crowding
Volume 46 : Number 4 : Page 225 : Apr 2012
Skeletal Class III malocclusion involves maxillary retrusion, mandibular protrusion, or a combination of both.1-3 Maxillary deficiency is the most common etiology, accounting for 60-63% of Class III m...
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Rapid Tooth Movement with a Low-Force, Low-Friction Bracket System
Volume 41 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2007
Orthodontic extraction cases usually take about 24 months to complete. This article describes a case involving four first premolar extractions that was completed in less than a year using a low-force,...
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CASE REPORT
Nonextraction Treatment of a Class II Open Bite in an Adult Patient
Volume 46 : Number 6 : Page 367 : Jun 2012
Open bite is one of the most difficult orthodontic problems to treat--especially in adult patients, who frequently require orthognathic surgery.1 Less invasive approaches, such as the use of skeletal ...
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Full-Arch Open Bite Resulting from Second-Molar Overeruption During Clear Aligner Treatment
Volume 58 : Number 1 : Page 59 : Jan 2024
A 12-year-old patient misunderstands her aligner instructions, leading to supraeruption of the second molars and development of a posterior open bite between appointments. The issue is solved by prescribing a new set of aligners with reinforced plastic on the second molars’ occlusal surfaces.
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Uprighting of a Deeply Impacted Mandibular Second Bicuspid During Root Development
Volume 34 : Number 2 : Page 99 : Feb 2000
Various methods have been proposed for the extrusion of impacted teeth,1-3 the most common being orthodontic traction after surgical exposure. Few reports, however, have demonstrated treatment of i...
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Miniscrew Anchorage Used to Protract Lower Second Molars into First Molar Extraction Sites
Volume 10 : Number 10 : Page 575 : Oct 2003
When a first molar is lost, the usual treatment is to replace it with a prosthesis. If the third molar exists, orthodontic closure of the edentulous space by protracting the second and third molars ca...
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Simultaneous Phase I Expansion and Ectopic Molar Correction with a Hyrax-Halterman Appliance
Volume 51 : Number 5 : Page 295 : May 2017
Correction of ectopic molars is further complicated by transverse arch constriction.1,2 In such a case, a coil spring on a segmental archwire from the second deciduous molar to the first molar can be ...
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CASE REPORT
Nonsurgical Correction of a Severe Class III Open-Bite Patient with Long-Face Syndrome
Volume 56 : Number 9 : Page 517 : Sep 2022
The Class III Carriere Motion 3D appliance is applied in orthodontic camouflage treatment of a complex adult case. After myofunctional therapy, the upper arch is bonded for leveling while the lower posterior segments are distalized with Class III elastics attached to “shorty” Motion 3D devices.
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Delayed Eruption of a Maxillary Second Premolar Due to a Late Bud
Volume 41 : Number 10 : Page 597 : Oct 2007
Delayed eruption of permanent teeth has been attributed to local, systemic, and genetic factors,1-7 but only a few cases of delayed eruption due to late bud development have been reported. Silva Filho...
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Customized Metal Coping for Elastic Traction of an Ectopic Maxillary Central Incisor
Volume 34 : Number 10 : Page 585 : Oct 2000
A number of factors have been cited as contributing toward delayed incisor eruption1,2: the presence of a supernumerary in the midline, generalized or localized crowding, dilaceration of the inciso...
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CASE REPORT
Correction of Anterior Crossbite and an Unesthetic Smile Arc in an Adult Patient
Volume 45 : Number 1 : Page 31 : Jan 2011
Borderline and mild skeletal Class III relationships in adult patients are usually treated by orthodontic camouflage. Reasonably good results have been achieved with nonsurgical treatment of anterior ...
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Treatment of a Patient with a Missing Lower Incisor and Three Impacted Teeth
Volume 55 : Number 8 : Page 210801 : Aug 2021
This patient presented with a congenitally missing lower lateral incisor, an impacted upper canine, and two impacted lower premolars. A variety of orthodontic mechanics are used in conjunction with both conventional and skeletal anchorage to achieve successful results.
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Modified Condylotomy for Management of Mandibular Prognathism and TMJ Internal Derangement
Volume 24 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1990
Patients who have both mandibular prognathism and clinical signs of TMJ internal derangement, such as popping, clicking, pain, catching, and locking, may be candidates for modified condylotomies. This...
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Combined Orthodontic, Orthognathic, and Plastic Surgical Treatment of an Adult Class II Malocclusion
Volume 39 : Number 4 : Page 209 : Apr 2005
Treatment options for a skeletal Class II malocclusion include: 1. Growth modification with headgear, a removable functional appliance, or fixed hyperpropulsion. 2. Nonextraction treatment involving c...
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Surgical-Invisalign Treatment of a Patient with Class III Malocclusion and Multiple Missing Teeth
Volume 44 : Number 6 : Page 377 : Jun 2010
Recent advances in the Invisalign technique1--particularly attachment designs that improve three-dimensional control of tooth movement--have resulted in new treatment strategies for patients who need ...
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"Sagittal First" Management of a Growing Skeletal Class II Patient
Volume 44 : Number 8 : Page 473 : Aug 2010
Sagittal and transverse discrepancies often coexist in skeletal Class II malocclusions.1-3 Orthopedic growth modification can work well in such cases, provided that the remaining pubertal growth is ad...
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