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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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CAD/CAM Software for Three-Dimensional Printing
Volume 52 : Number 1 : Page 22 : Jan 2018
Digital models require several stages of preparation prior to 3D printing. Drs. Kravitz, Groth, and Shannon review the steps needed to convert a raw, exported STL file to a processed digital model, including cleaning, repair, base modification, hollowing, and labeling.
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The Biomechanics of Aligner Orthodontics in Open-Bite Cases
Volume 53 : Number 12 : Page 699 : Dec 2019
Dr. Ojima and colleagues describe three methods of correcting anterior open bite with the Invisalign system, depending on the clinical situation. Biomechanics are illustrated for cases requiring various combinations of anterior extrusion, molar intrusion, and maxillary molar distalization.
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Volume 28 : Number 8 : Page 473 : Aug 1994
My orthodontic practice is like many others in that we have gradually improved our quality of management over the past 20 years. Through information from journals, consultants, and other offices, we h...
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Enamel Microabrasion for Removal of Smooth Surface Decalcification Lesions
Volume 28 : Number 6 : Page 365 : Jun 1994
Despite the best efforts of orthodontists and heir referring dentists to educate patients in proper oral hygiene, some patients still develop dental caries or "white spot" decalcification of the ename...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 28 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 1994
General George S. Patton summed up most Americans' feelings about winning and losing in his famous speech to his troops during World War II: "Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser. Ame...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 27 : Number 2 : Page 65 : Feb 1993
A traditional and still popular theory of employee motivation holds that managers must find a secret button for each employee that, when pushed, brings forth unusual performance. This theory is endors...
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Class II Non-Extraction Treatment using the ACCO Appliance and Begg Technique
Volume 3 : Number 11 : Page 590 : Nov 1969
The major problem in most non-extraction techniques for the correction of Class II malocclusion is preservation of mandibular anchorage during correction of the maxillo-mandibular anteroposterior malr...
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Volume 5 : Number 1 : Page 7 : Jan 1971
One condition that I hate to see come into the office is any case with narrow width upper lateral incisors. Often enough you can spot them immediately. Others may turn up if you do a Bolton size analy...
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Removable Herbst Appliance for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Volume 22 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1988
Sleep apnea, a breathing abnormality that occurs during sleep, has been divided into three types: Central--stoppage of airflow from lack of respiratory effort. Obstructive--stoppage of airflow despite...
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Treatment of Class II Malocclusion with a Headgear-Activator Combination
Volume 23 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1989
A combination headgear-activator appliance can reportedly inhibit forward and downward growth of the maxillary complex while stimulating mandibular growth.1,2 This article presents the results of head...
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A Bite Orthotic for the Resting Period Between Two Phases of Treatment
Volume 36 : Number 2 : Page 92 : Feb 2002
Many skeletal Class II malocclusions are now treated during the mixed dentition, using such "non-compliance" systems as the Herbst* appliance, the MARA**, SAIF Springs***, or the Eureka Spring†. These...
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CLINICAL AID
A Light-Focusing Tool for Bonding Fiber-Reinforced Composite Retainers
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
When a deep bite cannot be completely corrected, the lower incisors may contact the upper incisors in the middle of the clinical crowns. In this situation, a maxillary lingual retainer must be bonded ...
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The Bite-Jumping Screw for Modified Twin-Block Treatment
Volume 40 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2006
The original twin-block appliance was developed by Clark in 1982.1 Various modifications have since been made, so that the appliance can be used in either Class II or Class III functional treatment.2-...
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CASE REPORT
Treatment of Class III Anterior Crossbite Using Güray Bite Raisers
Volume 42 : Number 5 : Page 297 : May 2008
Class III malocclusion may be associated with mandibular prognathism, maxillary retrognathism, or both.1-7 Class III maxillary retrognathism generally involves anterior crossbite, which must be opened...
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A New Bracket-Placement Device
Volume 42 : Number 7 : Page 412 : Jul 2008
The BracketMaster* bracket-placement device provides precise horizontal and vertical control for positioning each bracket according to ideal measurements1-3 (Fig. 1). The horizontal bar at one end of ...
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A Simple Method for Twin Block Reactivation
Volume 45 : Number 6 : Page 328 : Jun 2011
One drawback of the popular Twin Block appliance is the inconvenience of reactivation when needed to achieve an edge-to-edge protrusive position, full overjet reduction, or overcorrection.1 Recent stu...
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Immediate Pontic Fabrication Using Flowable Resin
Volume 50 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2016
In 2006, I described a technique for creating a chairside pontic by taking a bite-registration impression of the patient's adjacent or contralateral tooth. The method was presented as an alternative to reshaping a prefabricated denture tooth, which might not be readily available in an orthodontic office. This article describes another option for immediate chairside pontic fabrication, using flowable resin and a mixing pad.
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University of Kentucky Seminar: Practice Management for Orthodontists, Part 4: Panel Discussion
Volume 7 : Number 6 : Page 375 : Jun 1973
DR. NORTON What will be the ultimate role of auxiliaries in dentistry? DR. LINDQUIST My opinion at this time is that the role of auxiliaries in dentistry should not be expanded much beyond the present...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Volume 3 : Number 12 : Page 672 : Dec 1969
There are times when you want instant separation to facilitate seating of bands. These include adjustment of overfilled or irregular amalgam fillings and broad, tight contacts of natural teeth. A usef...
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