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CLINICAL AID
An Easy-to-Tie Elastomeric Module
Volume 35 : Number 10 : Page 641 : Oct 2001
Elastomeric modules have been a common part of orthodontic practice for more than 30 years, since their introduction by Drs. Klein and Anderson in 1967*. The modules have remained basically unchange...
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Philippe Self-Ligating Lingual Brackets
Volume 36 : Number 1 : Page 42 : Jan 2002
In lingual orthodontics, 1st- and 3rd-order tooth movements are more complicated due to the variability of the lingual tooth anatomy. Torque control is also more difficult because of the reduced inter...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Surebonding Indirect Lingual Retainers
Volume 36 : Number 1 : Page 49 : Jan 2002
Over the years, we have tried both direct and indirect bonding of lingual retainers. We have finally developed a simple and predictable indirect procedure, based on the techniques of White1 and Sondhi...
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JCO Interviews DR. BJORN ZACHRISSON on Excellence in Finishing, Part 2
Volume 20 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 1986
(Continued from July 1986 issue) DR. GOTTLIEB What is your typical retention regimen? DR. ZACHRISSON I use two types of removable retainers and two types of bonded retainers(Fig. 17). In atypical Clas...
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Rapid Expansion of the Maxillary Arch, Part I
Volume 2 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1968
Rapid expansion of the maxillary arch leading to opening of the mid-palatal suture is by no means a new method of orthodontic treatment. Probably Angell (1860) first described rapid expansion of the m...
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A Preformed Light Wire Torquing Auxiliary
Volume 2 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1968
Stage III is the demanding phase of the Begg treatment, and any time-saving device that can increase appliance efficiency and decrease appointment time is generally welcomed by the busy orthodontist. ...
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Volume 3 : Number 7 : Page 370 : Jul 1969
A "clean and check" procedure in the practice of orthodontics is the routine removal and replacement of orthodontic bands at scheduled intervals during treatment. Between band removal and replacement,...
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Volume 20 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1986
Correct incisor position is generally acknowledged to be the key to successful orthodontic treatment, and many rules have been developed to position incisors. Mean values of the long axis of the inci...
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Clinical Interpretation of Diagnostic Block Cephalometric Analysis
Volume 20 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1986
I have organized a number of cephalometric factors into six descriptive fields: maxillary skeletal, maxillary dental, mandibular dental, mandibular skeletal, vertical, and soft tissue. To keep a balan...
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Arthroscopic Surgical TMJ Treatment: Case Report
Volume 21 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1987
A 71-year-old female presented to her general dentist for routine treatment. When the hygienist tried to take a periapical x-ray on the left side, the patient's jaw clicked and she had severe pain. Th...
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The Effect of Silane Coupling Agents on the Bond Strength of a Polycrystalline Ceramic Bracket
Volume 22 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1988
Although the size, shape, prescription, and bulk of metal and synthetic sapphire (ceramic) brackets are similar, there is an important difference that can affect bond strength: the process required to...
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Effects of Activator Treatment on Class II, Division 1 Malocclusion
Volume 23 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 1989
This study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of activator treatment on a group of Class II, division 1 patients with skeletal mandibular retrusion. Materials and Methods Nine boy and six girl pat...
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Modified Lingual Lever Arm Technique
Volume 27 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1993
The adaptability of the periodontal tissue to orthodontic forces declines with age.1 Therefore, any adult patient should undergo periodontal examination prior to and during orthodontic treatment, and ...
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CASE REPORT
Combined Fixed-Functional Class II Treatment
Volume 28 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1994
Class II, division 1 and 2 cases often involve both dental and skeletal problems. Functional appliances have been shown to produce beneficial effects in growing patients with Class II malocclusions, b...
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Volume 29 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1995
The Edgewise Herbst Appliance is designed to minimize certain limitations inherent in the Herbst design and to incorporate edgewise brackets and mechanics in the correction of Class II malocclusions. ...
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A Modified Pendulum Appliance for Anterior Anchorage Control
Volume 37 : Number 7 : Page 352 : Jul 2003
Some orthodontists have reported a loss of anterior anchorage with the Hilgers Pendulum* appliance--in other words, a protrusion or proclination of the incisors during molar distalization. Two cases w...
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Volume 37 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2003
One of the most vexing problems encountered by orthodontists is that of undersize or peg-shaped upper lateral incisors. According to "Divine Proportion" calculations, the ideal width of an upper later...
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OVERVIEW
A Modified Monobloc for Treatment of Young Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Volume 38 : Number 4 : Page 241 : Apr 2004
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder of sleep and breathing characterized by intermittent upper airway obstruction during sleep.1 It has a number of harmful effects, including ex...
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The Lingual Plain-Wire System with Micro-Implant Anchorage
Volume 7 : Number 7 : Page 388 : Jul 2004
Despite their esthetic advantages,1 lingual orthodontic appliances have not gained widespread popularity since their introduction in the 1970s.2-10 The short interbracket distances require especially ...
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Class III Nonextraction Treatment with Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 40 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2006
Since Creekmore and Eklund first recognized the potential of skeletal anchorage in 1983,1 many authors have documented successful results using various types of skeletal anchorage devices in different...
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