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The Suzuki Reef Knot for Attaching Closed-Coil Springs to Miniscrew Heads
Volume 41 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2007
Miniscrew implants can provide skeletal anchorage for relatively simple force-delivery systems, using either elastomeric chains or nickel titanium closed-coil springs.1-8 Although elastomeric chains a...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Orthodontics of Bobsledding
Volume 48 : Number 2 : Page 77 : Feb 2014
I have been a devoted fan of the Olympics, both Winter and Summer, for as long as I can remember. One of the highlights of my younger life was trying out for the trap team in hopes of competing in the...
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Invisalign Treatment of Class III Malocclusion with Lower-Incisor Extraction
Volume 49 : Number 7 : Page 429 : Jul 2015
The aim of adult orthodontic treatment has been described as a balance among tooth alignment, occlusal contact, dentofacial esthetics, function, and relative stability.1 There are three main groups of...
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PEARLS
Attachment Beauty Queen: The "Sash" for Rotation Correction of Upper Lateral Incisors
Volume 50 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2016
One the most challenging movements to make with is rotation correction of the upper lateral incisors. Conventional attachments are often unable to prevent the aligner from slipping off the facial surface of the tooth. In this Pearl, Invisalign expert Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis describes his "sash" attachment design. Having used it numerous times, I promise it will become your favorite technique for controlling stubborn malrotated lateral incisors. NEAL D. KRAVITZ, DMD, MS, Associate Editor for Pearls
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Simultaneous Intrusion and Distalization Using Miniscrews in the Maxillary Tuberosity
Volume 50 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2016
Mini-implants can be used to manage severe dental crowding without extractions and to correct minor jaw malpositions without orthognathic surgery,1-4 eliminating the need for extraoral anchorage and p...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 50 : Number 11 : Page 647 : Nov 2016
Facial beauty and the attractiveness of the smile - or "facial harmony", to use an expression commonly seen in the orthodontic literature - have fascinated orthodontists since the beginning of the pro...
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BOOK REVIEW
Global Diagnosis: A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Volume 50 : Number 11 : Page 650 : Nov 2016
Global Diagnosis: A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning J. WILLIAM ROBBINS, DDS, MA JEFFREY S. ROUSE, DDS Book/CD-ROM set, 244 pages, 598 illustrations. $148. 2016. Quintessen...
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Orthodontic Management of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Volume 56 : Number 10 : Page 592 : Oct 2022
Because patients with ASD exhibit higher rates of certain malocclusions, they are often seen in orthodontic practices. Drs. Mehta and Uribe provide a number of clinical tips to facilitate their treatment, including record-taking procedures as well as impression and bonding techniques.
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DIGITAL ORTHO LAB
Digital Workflows for Design and Fabrication of the Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance
Volume 58 : Number 10 : Page 616 : Oct 2024
Drs. Vassis, Sefidroodi, Noeldeke, Özkan, and Kristensen provide tutorials for using multiple software programs to design, customize, and fabricate digital versions of the mandibular anterior repositioning appliance, including a postgraduate design and the fully customizable MARA Plus.
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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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