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Correction of Upper Midline Deviations with the Mesial-Distalslider
Volume 59 : Number 7 : Page 425 : Jul 2025
Drs. De Felice, Caruso, Drescher, and Wilmes describe the use of the Mesial-Distalslider, which corrects asymmetry by combining the mechanics of the Beneslider and the Mesialslider to simultaneously distalize on one side of the upper arch and mesialize on the other.
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Targeted Mechanics for Treatment of Patients with Severe Short-Root Anomaly
Volume 51 : Number 5 : Page 279 : May 2017
Short-root anomaly (SRA), which was first described by Lind in 1972,1 is characterized by abnormally short and plump roots.1,2 It is commonly misdiagnosed as root resorption, but is in fact a developm...
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Initial Management of First Molar Extraction Cases
Volume 22 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1988
It has been said that loss of the first molars doubles the treatment time and halves the prognosis.1 In orthodontic cases where extraction is unavoidable because of caries (a common problem in develop...
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Modified Maxillary Splint for Class II, Division 1 Treatment
Volume 25 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1991
Class II orthodontic therapy is ideally directed at both the correction of dentoalveolar disharmony and the attainment of an esthetic and functional dental-skeletal relationship.1,2 As a result, a wid...
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Clinical Considerations in the Use of Protraction Headgear
Volume 26 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1992
Patients with skeletal Class III malocclusions are among the most difficult to treat. One reason for this may be their relative scarcity--about 5% of the U.S. population vs. 20% with Class II skeletal...
626.
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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The Role of Occlusal Forces in Open-Bite Treatment
Volume 34 : Number 1 : Page 23 : Jan 2000
Occlusal forces have acquired a bad name in dentistry. Obviously, clenching, grinding, and other such abnormal activities can lead to TMJ disorders, headaches, and attrition of the teeth.1,2 Normal oc...
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Transitional Implants for Orthodontic Anchorage
Volume 11 : Number 11 : Page 659 : Nov 2000
The efficacy of orthodontic anchorage provided by skeletal implants has been well demonstrated.1-7 Conventional endosseous implants have substantial limitations, however, including their cost, the n...
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The Straight-Wire Concept in Lingual Orthodontics
Volume 35 : Number 1 : Page 46 : Jan 2001
The lingual orthodontic technique of Fujita1-3 uses a mushroom archform because of the morphology of the lingual tooth surfaces.4 We found, however, that if we cut the clinical crowns off a plaster ca...
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A Preadjusted Edgewise Approach to Cases with Anterior Crowding
Volume 37 : Number 9 : Page 496 : Sep 2003
Initial bracketing of crowded incisors with preadjusted edgewise appliances can lead to undesirable side effects because, with the angulation built into the preadjusted canine brackets, the crowded an...
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The Rationale for Maxillary Second Premolar Extractions in Adult Class II Treatment
Volume 41 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2007
Most Class II, division 1 and 2 malocclusions are amenable to nonextraction treatment in the late mixed dentition. In these patients, the maxillary arch can usually be adapted to the mandibular arch w...
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Deep-Bite Correction Using a Clear Aligner and Intramaxillary Elastics
Volume 43 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2009
Deep bite can be corrected by intrusion of anterior teeth, extrusion of posterior teeth, or a combination of the two.1 Anterior intrusion is often indicated in patients with excessive maxillary inciso...
633.
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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A New Device for Traction of Dilacerated Maxillary Central Incisors
Volume 43 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 2009
This article describes a biomechanical approach for treating an impacted, dilacerated maxillary central incisor in the mixed dentition. A new fixed appliance promotes proper sagittal and vertical trac...
635.
Forced Eruption of a Labially Impacted Canine Using Joined Micro-Implants
Volume 44 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2010
Impaction of a maxillary canine is a common problem because of the tooth'ss long eruption path.1 The canine sometimes erupts labial to the lateral incisor, occasionally causing resorption of the later...
636.
En-Masse Retraction Using Skeletal Anchorage in the Tuberosity and Retromolar Regions
Volume 45 : Number 5 : Page 268 : May 2011
Anchorage conservation has always been a challenge in orthodontics, especially when multiple teeth are moved simultaneously. Headgear and intermaxillary elastics have traditionally been used in such s...
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Maxillary Molar Intrusion with a Single Miniscrew and a Transpalatal Arch
Volume 46 : Number 1 : Page 48 : Jan 2012
Supereruption of maxillary molars is a common finding in adult patients, generally caused by premature loss of mandibular first molars and consequent extrusion of the opposing dentition toward the ede...
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Class II Therapy with a Combination of Customized Lingual Appliances and the Forsus Device
Volume 47 : Number 8 : Page 464 : Aug 2013
Adults seek orthodontic treatment primarily for esthetic reasons,1 which explains the rapid development in more cosmetic appliance systems in recent years. Although lingual brackets became popular in ...
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Early Management of Impacted Maxillary Incisors with Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 49 : Number 3 : Page 185 : Mar 2015
Maxillary central incisor impaction is relatively uncommon, at a rate of only .06-.2%,1 but can be problematic for the clinician when encountered.2-4 Treatment options include orthodontic eruption of ...
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Total TMJ Reconstruction in Cases of Advanced Idiopathic Condylysis
Volume 49 : Number 4 : Page 263 : Apr 2015
Idiopathic condylysis (IC), also known as condylar atrophy, progressive condylar resorption, or idiopathic condylar resorption, is a progressive degeneration of the condylar anatomy due to abnormal mo...
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