Search Results For: 'case report'
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Nickel Titanium Double-Loop System for Simultaneous Distalization of First and Second Molars
Volume 32 : Number 4 : Page 255 : Apr 1998
Superelastic nickel titanium wires have been found as effective as other means in producing distal movement of the maxillary first molars. When the distalization is carried out before the second molar...
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Stepwise Overjet Reduction with a Modified Twin-Block Appliance
Volume 33 : Number 11 : Page 620 : Nov 1999
The twin-block appliance, described by Clark in 1982, is currently the most popular functional appliance in the United Kingdom. Recent evidence suggests that it may also be considered the most success...
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Asymmetric Distalization with a TMA Transpalatal Arch
Volume 35 : Number 3 : Page 174 : Mar 2001
Many devices have been developed for distalizing the maxillary molars in Class II cases without requiring additional patient cooperation. These include repelling magnets,1-4 stainless steel5-7 and ni...
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Intentional Ankylosis of Deciduous Canines to Reinforce Maxillary Protraction
Volume 37 : Number 6 : Page 315 : Jun 2003
Maxillary deficiency, either isolated or associated with mandibular prognathism, tends to be the main facial characteristic of Class III malocclusions.1-16 Many orthodontists prefer early treatment in...
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Use of a Modified Butterfly Expander to Increase Anterior Arch Length
Volume 37 : Number 9 : Page 490 : Sep 2003
This article shows how a maxillary transverse discrepancy can be corrected by using a modified rapid maxillary expander to increase the incisor-canine arch length while maintaining the intermolar widt...
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Anchorage Control after Air-Rotor Stripping
Volume 38 : Number 7 : Page 396 : Jul 2004
Interproximal enamel reduction is an alternative to extraction of permanent teeth or expansion of the dental arches in cases of mild to moderate crowding, with arch-length discrepancies of 4-8mm.1-3 T...
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A New Eruption Attachment for Impacted Teeth
Volume 38 : Number 9 : Page 496 : Sep 2004
The closed eruption technique requires traction to be applied to an attachment on the crown of the impacted tooth.1-3 Because amalgams, pins, and lassoes tend to damage the enamel, clinicians now pref...
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Autotransplantation of Impacted Canines
Volume 39 : Number 1 : Page 31 : Jan 2005
Autotransplantation of teeth is a treatment option in cases of agenesis, ectopic eruption, trauma, or other pathology.1,2 Autotransplanted teeth are better substitutes than fixed or removable prosthes...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
A Quick and Inexpensive Means of Treating Mild Lower Anterior Spacing
Volume 40 : Number 3 : Page 175 : Mar 2006
This article describes a simple, quick, and cost-effective technique for closing mild lower anterior spacing. Procedure 1. Isolate and etch the facial and buccal surfaces of the lower central incisors...
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Correction of a Canted Lower Incisal Plane
Volume 40 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2006
A cant of the mandibular incisal plane can be difficult to recognize in a patient with a unilateral skeletal crossbite due to a lateral CO-CR shift, especially if the patient has an impinging deep bit...
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Correction of Palatally Displaced Maxillary Lateral Incisors Using a Tube System
Volume 42 : Number 8 : Page 461 : Aug 2008
In young patients with severe maxillary crowding, the buds of the permanent lateral incisors are often in crossbite with the adjacent teeth. If insufficient space is available for these incisors to er...
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An Uprighting Auxiliary for Deeply Impacted Mandibular Molars
Volume 47 : Number 4 : Page 255 : Apr 2013
Ectopic impaction of mandibular second molars is a rare and challenging dental anomaly, often requiring a multidisciplinary treatment approach.1-5 Solutions involving surgical repositioning alone have...
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Miniscrew-Supported Orthodontic Pseudo-Ankylosis for Mesialization of a Lower Third Molar
Volume 51 : Number 5 : Page 290 : May 2017
Adult orthodontic treatment sometimes requires lower third-molar uprighting and mesialization. In the past, to avoid unwanted reciprocal movement of the anchorage unit, absolute anchorage could be obt...
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Switching Lower Canine Brackets in Class III Cases
Volume 59 : Number 10 : Page 644 : Oct 2025
Dr. Moresca discusses a simple but effective strategy for controlling lower incisor inclination in Class III camouflage cases. Switching the lower left and right canine brackets reverses the tip without altering the torque, counteracting a tendency toward labial inclination that can compromise smile esthetics.
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Volume 3 : Number 10 : Page 513 : Oct 1969
There is an old saying in orthodontics--"Put your plaster on the table". This is an inelegant way of saying, "Let's see your cases". Unfortunately, when cases are shown in publications, at lectures an...
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Optimizing Treatment Outcomes in Transfer Patients with Severe Roller-Coaster Effects
Volume 58 : Number 1 : Page 37 : Jan 2024
Drs. Venugopal, Hatami, and Ghosh describe how to identify and counteract iatrogenic “roller-coaster effects,” including anterior deep bite, lateral open bite, distal tipping of anterior teeth, and mesial tipping of posterior teeth, in extraction cases. An adult female transfer patient is presented as an example.
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Management of Deep Overbite with a Preadjusted Appliance System
Volume 24 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1990
The management of most orthodontic cases can be divided into six distinct but overlapping stages of treatment: anchorage control, leveling and aligning, overbite control, overjet reduction, space clos...
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Treatment of Transposed Canines and First Premolars Using Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 56 : Number 3 : Page 167 : Mar 2022
Dr. Kook and colleagues present a technique for moving transposed canines and first premolars into their normal positions without extraction. A miniscrew is used to anchor traction of the canine, while the premolar is moved distally with a lever arm from a long-hook bracket.
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Single Lower Incisor Extractions in Adult Invisalign Patients
Volume 52 : Number 8 : Page 419 : Aug 2018
In treating an adult Class I patient with a harmonious profile, the orthodontist often has to decide between incisor protrusion or a reduction in tooth size. Now, as shown by Drs. Antelo, Meira, Miyoshi, Allahham, and Tanaka, clear aligners provide an esthetic alternative for adults who meet the criteria for single lower incisor extractions.
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Introduction to LightForce Part 2: Treatment Planning and Clinical Management
Volume 57 : Number 10 : Page 594 : Oct 2023
Part 1 in this series of articles by Drs. Waldman and Bonebreak-Jackson reviewed the unique features of the LightForce 3D-printed fixed appliance system. Part 2 breaks down the key factors involved in treatment planning and clinical management, using typical case examples.
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