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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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Incisor Translation and Inclination Using Miniscrew Anchorage and the Edgewise Appliance
Volume 42 : Number 4 : Page 210 : Apr 2008
This article describes the use of miniscrew anchorage to achieve the proper position and inclination of the upper incisors. Mechanical Design Torque is not a form of tooth movement. Rather, according ...
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A Quick Fix for Pseudo-Class III Correction
Volume 42 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2008
Pseudo-Class III malocclusion is usually diagnosed in a patient with an anterior functional shift of the mandible resulting from lingually inclined maxillary incisors.1,2 When the mandible is manipula...
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The AccuBond System for Indirect Orthodontic Bonding
Volume 43 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2009
Precise, individualized bracket placement is critical in orthodontic treatment. In one study, patients who required bracket repositioning averaged 5.5 more months of treatment and 3.7 more visits comp...
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Treatment of Severe Maxillary Crowding Using Invisalign and Fixed Appliances
Volume 43 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2009
Adult patients with severe maxillary-arch crowding often have additional dental problems that can make their treatment even more challenging. In such a case, an appropriate treatment plan that correct...
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CASE REPORT
Correction of Anterior Open Bite Using Maxillary Third Molar Anchorage
Volume 43 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2009
The use of skeletal anchorage in orthodontic treatment has increased exponentially in recent years. One advantage of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) is that they apply orthodontic force without dis...
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A Simplified Lingual Technique
Volume 44 : Number 3 : Page 183 : Mar 2010
In increasing number of patients, especially young adults, are asking for esthetic alternatives to conventional orthodontics in the treatment of problems related to malalignment of the anterior teeth....
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Reverse Twin Block Appliance for Early Dental Class III Correction
Volume 44 : Number 10 : Page 602 : Oct 2010
The Reverse Twin Block (RTB) is a toothborne, removable functional appliance that can rapidly correct developing Class III incisor relationships and anterior displacements. This variation of the tradi...
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CASE REPORT
Mandibular Molar Protraction with the Twin Force Bite Corrector in a Class II Patient
Volume 45 : Number 4 : Page 223 : Apr 2011
Nonextraction approaches to Class II treatment involve either distalization of the maxillary dentition or the use of functional appliances or elastics to achieve a Class I occlusion.1,2 Extraction of ...
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CASE REPORT
Rotation of the Maxillomandibular Complex to Enhance Esthetics Using a "Surgery First" Approach
Volume 46 : Number 2 : Page 85 : Feb 2012
Most Class III patients display a combination of maxillary deficiency and mandibular excess.1 In adult patients, treatment of a skeletal Class III malocclusion generally involves comprehensive orthodo...
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Upper-Incisor Root Control with Invisalign Appliances
Volume 47 : Number 6 : Page 346 : Jun 2013
In defining the ideal orthodontic appliance, Proffit wrote that it "must meet certain basic design criteria: it (1) should not interfere with function; (2) should cause no harm to the oral tissues or ...
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Consequences of Poor Oral Hygiene During Clear Aligner Therapy
Volume 47 : Number 8 : Page 494 : Aug 2013
While the use of clear aligners has become increasingly common in orthodontic therapy, information regarding decalcification or caries in patients undergoing aligner therapy has not been widely dissem...
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Miniscrew Anchorage for the Correction of Midline Discrepancies
Volume 48 : Number 3 : Page 169 : Mar 2014
Midline discrepancies are commonly associated with various types of malocclusion and, from the patients' perspective, are the most obvious of all occlusal asymmetries.1 Interarch elastics and asymmetr...
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CASE REPORT
Volume 51 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 2017
Congenitally missing upper lateral incisors are among the most common tooth-agenesis abnormalities.1 Treatment options generally involve space opening for implants or fixed bridges2,3 or space closure...
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Correction of Anterior Bolton Discrepancy and Crowding in Patients with Missing Lower Incisors
Volume 53 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2019
In an adult patient with lower anterior crowding and agenesis of one lower central incisor, extraction of the remaining incisor may offer better long-term stability than conventional lower premolar extractions. Dr. Antelo and colleagues present such a case.
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CASE REPORT
Volume 53 : Number 3 : Page 171 : Mar 2019
This patient illustrates the integration of the Insignia custom self-ligating bracket system with 3D virtual surgical planning and digitally manufactured surgical splints in a “surgery first” approach that can dramatically reduce overall treatment time.
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CASE REPORT
Miniscrew-Supported Fixed-Functional Appliance Therapy in a Skeletal Class II Patient
Volume 53 : Number 11 : Page 671 : Nov 2019
An adolescent patient’s Class II, division 1 malocclusion with a mild skeletal component is corrected with Forsus Fatigue Resistant Devices, anchored by bilateral miniscrews between the lower second premolars and first molars. An improved anteroposterior skeletal relationship is demonstrated.
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CASE REPORT
An Effective Approach to Correcting Anterior Crossbite in a Class III Patient
Volume 54 : Number 11 : Page 705 : Nov 2020
When early treatment is impossible, permanent teeth can be moved to compensate for a skeletal Class III discrepancy and anterior crossbite. The authors demonstrate the use of a 2 × 4 appliance and acrylic biteplane to correct a late-diagnosed skeletal Class III malocclusion.
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