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Maxillary Molar Distalization with a Modified Pendulum Appliance
Volume 33 : Number 11 : Page 645 : Nov 1999
Correction of a Class II malocclusion without extractions requires maxillary molar distalization by means of intraoral or extraoral forces.1,2 Although headgears have proven useful in the correction ...
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C-Space Regainer for Molar Distalization
Volume 34 : Number 1 : Page 32 : Jan 2000
Various methods for distal movement of the buccal teeth have been suggested. These include headgears, lip bumpers, spacegaining appliances, sliding jigs with Class II elastics, nickel titanium open-co...
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CASE REPORT
Extrusion and Alignment of an Impacted Tooth Using Removable Appliances
Volume 36 : Number 7 : Page 379 : Jul 2002
Forced orthodontic eruption of an impacted tooth can be performed with either fixed or removable appliances. Fixed appliances do not require special patient cooperation and can produce precise coronal...
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Volume 8 : Number 8 : Page 455 : Aug 2002
Fixed appliance treatment of Class II malocclusions often requires intrusion and retraction of the anterior segment, which, in turn, usually necessitate mechanical reinforcement of posterior anchorage...
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Volume 36 : Number 11 : Page 627 : Nov 2002
The methodology and basic results of the 2002 JCO Study of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Procedures were covered in last month's article, along with trends across the four surveys conducted sinc...
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The Ray Set: A New Technique for Precise Indirect Bonding
Volume 36 : Number 11 : Page 648 : Nov 2002
The built-in corrections of the Straight-Wire Appliance* designed by Andrews1 were based on average tooth dimensions; they did not consider individual variations in tooth morphology, whether congenit...
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A New Vacuum-Formed Phase I Retainer
Volume 37 : Number 7 : Page 384 : Jul 2003
Retention after Phase I orthodontic treatment has traditionally involved either a maxillary Hawley-type acrylic plate, with a labial bow across the permanent incisors, or a single-thickness vacuum-for...
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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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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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