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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 39 : Number 8 : Page 453 : Aug 2005
I recently did a consultation for an interesting case that left me thinking. The patient was an attractive young lady, mid-30s, blonde hair, blue eyes, tall, slender. She had a Class II, division 2 su...
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Undesirable Canting of the Occlusal Plane During Orthodontic Treatment
Volume 41 : Number 12 : Page 757 : Dec 2007
Vertical positioning of the anterior teeth is assessed through the clinician's initial observation of the patient's facial dynamics, facial expression, and smile, followed by a frontal examination.1 T...
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Etching Masks for Precise Indirect Bonding
Volume 44 : Number 5 : Page 326 : May 2010
Indirect bonding techniques offer numerous advantages over direct bonding,1 especially with self-ligating brackets. One disadvantage is the potential buildup of hard-to-remove flash at the bracket bas...
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Efficacy of a Fluoride Varnish in Preventing White-Spot Lesions as Measured with Laser Fluorescence
Volume 45 : Number 1 : Page 25 : Jan 2011
The tendency of plaque to accumulate around fixed orthodontic appliances can result in rapid demineralization,1-7sometimes within only a few weeks after bracket placement.1-3 Vigilant home hygiene, in...
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Volume 45 : Number 11 : Page 615 : Nov 2011
What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of self-ligating appliances? I treated my first self-ligation case (EdgeLok*) in 1977 as a resident at the University of North Carolina. Since then,...
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Orthodontic Extrusion with a Thermoformed Appliance
Volume 47 : Number 7 : Page 428 : Jul 2013
Restoring a smile requires attention not only to the size, shape, and shade of teeth, but also to the supporting hard and soft tissues. Moving teeth in the same direction as that of eruption, in the a...
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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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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 49 : Number 4 : Page 221 : Apr 2015
Like many others in my generation--the baby boomers-- I am looking forward to the day I can retire. As I write this editorial, I look up at my daily calendar and see that I have 1,676 days until I am ...
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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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Effective Mechanics for Vertical Control with the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device
Volume 49 : Number 6 : Page 378 : Jun 2015
In 2007, the Cochrane Library released a systematic review of two-phase Class II treatment initiated in patients between the ages of 7 and 9.1 Compared to single-stage treatment, there were no signifi...
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Canine Bracket Guide for Substitution Cases
Volume 51 : Number 8 : Page 450 : Aug 2017
The most common error in maxillary canine-lateral incisor substitution cases is inadequate palatal torque of the relocated canine. This article examines the rationale for various bracket choices, including tip and torque prescriptions, as well as wire-bracket play and other factors that influence canine torque.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 51 : Number 5 : Page 255 : May 2018
We at JCO have always been proud of our international lineup of Contributing Editors. From our inception in 1967, our editorial board has included some of the greatest clinicians in orthodontic histor...
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Digital Bracket Placement for Indirect Bonding
Volume 53 : Number 7 : Page 387 : Jul 2019
Dr. Bill Layman describes a procedure that utilizes a digital intraoral scanner and 3D-printed transfer media to improve the accuracy of bracket placement and reduce lab time, while taking advantage of the chairside efficiency of indirect bonding. Includes video.
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A Superelastic Loop for Uprighting Mesially Impacted Lower Second Molars
Volume 53 : Number 12 : Page 726 : Dec 2019
The original Loca-System used a loop of rectangular superelastic nickel titanium wire to distalize maxillary molars. This modification of the loop can be used to recover and upright a deeply impacted mandibular second molar, as demonstrated in an adult patient.
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Autotransplantation of Inversely Impacted Central Incisors
Volume 56 : Number 9 : Page 537 : Sep 2022
Autologous transplantation offers several advantages for resolving an inversely impacted maxillary incisor at an early age. Dr. Balut and colleagues demonstrate a case in which orthodontic traction was started three weeks after surgery, using passive self-ligating brackets with light forces.
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ALIGNER CORNER
Outcomes Associated with 3M Clarity Aligners
Volume 57 : Number 6 : Page 344 : Jun 2023
Drs. Taebi-Harandy and colleagues report the results of a retrospective study designed to evaluate the accuracy of horizontal, rotational, transverse, and vertical movements achieved with Clarity aligners. Recommendations for the virtual setup are included.
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Esthetic Perception of Maxillary Incisal-Embrasure Spaces by Laypeople and Orthodontists
Volume 58 : Number 7 : Page 442 : Jul 2024
Incisal embrasures are an important component of smile esthetics. In an observational cross-sectional study, Drs. Crell, Rinchuse, and Zullo evaluate how laypeople and orthodontists differ in their perception of the attractiveness of different incisal-embrasure heights, ranging from 0mm to 3mm.
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Orthodontic Treatment of an Adult Patient with Cleft Lip and Palate
Volume 58 : Number 8 : Page 20240801 : Aug 2024
The surgical correction of a cleft lip and palate can affect subsequent jaw growth and tooth alignment, necessitating future orthodontic treatment. In this article, the authors outline the treatment of an adult patient with a surgically repaired unilateral transforaminal cleft.
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Shear Bond Strengths of Chemically and Light-Cured Resin-Modified Ionomers
Volume 32 : Number 7 : Page 423 : Jul 1998
Despite the widespread usage and highly predictable results of composite resins in bonding to acid-etched enamel, these adhesives have a high degree of technique sensitivity, beginning with the need t...
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Simultaneous Intrusion and Retraction of the Anterior Teeth
Volume 32 : Number 9 : Page 535 : Sep 1998
Retraction of the six anterior teeth under the edgewise system is usually carried out in two distinct steps: canine retraction followed by incisor retraction. In the Begg and Tip-Edge techniques, on t...
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