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Retrospective on Progressive Dentofacial Changes After Treatment and Retention, Part IV
Volume 4 : Number 7 : Page 407 : Jul 1970
Cases (Continued) Patient S.S. Again, I would like to point out the dramatic changes in facial profile (Fig. 15), from an apparent bimaxillary protrusion to a complete concave profile, after nine year...
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More About the Universal Appliance
Volume 5 : Number 2 : Page 72 : Feb 1971
This paper may be considered a continuation of "The Universal Appliance Today", Parts I and II, published in the November and December 1969 issues of JPO. Some of the drawings have been adapted from t...
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Orthodontic Economic Index--1982
Volume 16 : Number 7 : Page 477 : Jul 1982
The orthodontic economic index presented here was derived from an analysis of over 200 orthodontic practices established for five years or longer. No new practices were included, and high and low extr...
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Modular 3D Lingual Appliances, Part 5: Action Appliances
Volume 18 : Number 3 : Page 190 : Mar 1984
Maxillary Treatment In Part 3 of this series, the 3D Palatal Arch was shown to be convertible to the 3D Action Appliance by bending the extenders straight and reversing the insertion (Fig. 52). The Ac...
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Nasorespiratory Function in Individuals with Vertical Maxillary Excess, Part 1: Measurement
Volume 18 : Number 5 : Page 342 : May 1984
It is a common supposition that nasorespiratory function can have an effect on dentofacial development. It has been proposed that chronic nasal obstruction leads to mouth breathing, which causes alter...
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Volume 18 : Number 5 : Page 347 : May 1984
It has often been assumed that individuals with vertical maxillary excess may have or have had reduced nasal airway function during growth.2-8 Measurements of nasorespiratory function in children and ...
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Volume 20 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1986
Choosing an office location--whether for a new graduate or for an established orthodontist seeking a satellite or new site--can be complicated and time-consuming. This article outlines potential sourc...
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Edit Your Own Practice Letters
Volume 21 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1987
Letters are potent image builders. Every letter is a chance to cement a relationship--or to aggravate a patient or referrer. Yet many orthodontists pay little attention to the letters that go out over...
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Volume 24 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1990
This month's topics are surgical-orthodontic cases and second opinions.1. If you are treating surgical-orthodontic cases, what percentage of your total case load are they ? Orthognathic cases appear t...
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Frictional Properties of Metal and Ceramic Brackets
Volume 26 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1992
Ceramic brackets have gained widespread popularity among both patients and orthodontists. A recent survey indicated that 88% of the clinicians responding had used ceramic brackets.1 Anecdotal informat...
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Surgical Stents for Accurate Miniscrew Insertion
Volume 40 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2006
Orthodontic miniscrews provide stable skeletal anchorage for both direct and indirect orthodontic traction.1-8 These implants, which have evolved from maxillofacial fixation screws, rely primarily on ...
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A Three-Dimensional Setup Model with Dental Roots
Volume 45 : Number 4 : Page 209 : Apr 2011
Proper root alignment, an important standard in the evaluation of orthodontic treatmentoutcomes, is significantly affected by the accuracy of bracket placement. Adverse consequences such as non-parall...
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Treatment of Multiple Ankylosed Teeth Using a Piezoelectric Device
Volume 47 : Number 11 : Page 656 : Nov 2013
Ankylosis is a fusion of alveolar bone with the cementum and/or dentin that may occur either before or after tooth eruption.1 The molars, particularly the mandibular second deciduous molars, are most ...
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Creative Adjuncts for Clear Aligners, Part 3: Extraction and Interdisciplinary Treatment
Volume 49 : Number 4 : Page 249 : Apr 2015
In Part 1 of this series (JCO, February 2015), we discussed the use of various adjuncts in Class II treatment with clear aligners. Part 2 (JCO, March 2015) showed how to use aligners for intrusion, ro...
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CASE REPORT
Rapid Canine Retraction by Distraction of the Periodontal Ligament
Volume 50 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2016
Various methods have been proposed to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement, including local injection of prostaglandin; supplementation with vitamin D; stimulation of periodontal tissue remodeling with vibratory forces, pulsed electromagnetic fields, electrical currents, or low-energy laser devices; and surgical procedures such as corticotomy, alveolar distraction osteogenesis, or periodontal distraction. To date, the most complete body of evidence is for "surgery first" techniques, followed by low-level laser application and corticotomy. More comprehensive studies are needed, even for these methods.
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Digital Lab Appliances: The Time Has Come
Volume 54 : Number 9 : Page 562 : Sep 2020
An orthodontist and his digital laboratory technician provide an overview of current technology for the production of traditional laboratory-made devices. The process for designing and fabricating digital bands is outlined, and both fixed and removable appliance applications are illustrated.
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2023 JCO Orthodontic Practice Study Part 3: Practice Growth and Staff Data
Volume 57 : Number 12 : Page 709 : Dec 2023
The final article in this three-part report covers practice growth over the past two years and expectations for 2023. Variables related to staff employment are also tabulated, including numbers of full- and part-time positions, salaries for receptionists and chairside assistants, and benefits provided.
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CASE REPORT
Lower Incisor Extraction Treatment with the Invisalign System
Volume 36 : Number 2 : Page 95 : Feb 2002
Single-lower-incisor extraction cases have rarely been published, perhaps because there are few patients who meet the standards for such treatment. The following diagnostic characteristics are usually...
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The Mini-Distalizing Appliance: The Third Dimension in Maxillary Expansion
Volume 37 : Number 9 : Page 467 : Sep 2003
Since its introduction more than a decade ago, the Pendulum* appliance has undergone numerous changes that have greatly improved patient comfort, ease of placement, stability, and overall treatment re...
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OVERVIEW Guidelines for Contemporary Air-Rotor Stripping
Volume 41 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2007
Air-rotor stripping (ARS) was first described more than 20 years ago in this journal as an alternative to extraction or expansion in borderline cases.1 Since then, further studies have indicated that ...
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