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CASE REPORT
Volume 55 : Number 1 : Page 59 : Jan 2021
The complex mechanics needed for incisor intrusion during closure of premolar extraction spaces may require additional anchorage. In this adult patient with a deep overbite, buccal miniscrews were placed to anchor Class II elastic traction during clear aligner therapy.
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CASE REPORT
Molar Intrusion Using Clear Aligners Without Additional Anchorage Devices
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 419 : Jul 2021
Several authors have contended that clear aligners can provide enough vertical control for maxillary molar intrusion without miniscrew anchorage. In this case, an upper first molar is intruded using only aligners and bonded attachments, while bleaching and prosthetic restoration are performed during the final stage.
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment in Orthodontic Practices
Volume 56 : Number 1 : Page 23 : Jan 2022
Four experienced orthodontists offer their views on screening and treatment for both children and adults with sleep-disordered breathing. Drs. Graham, Palomo, Shoaf, and Tanguay describe their typical protocols and preferred appliances for such patients and look into the future of sleep apnea treatment.
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JCO INTERVIEWS
Dr. Bill Layman on Corporate Orthodontics Part 3
Volume 58 : Number 11 : Page 693 : Nov 2024
Dr. Layman has a unique perspective on the recent emergence of corporate orthodontics, having completed a Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Pennsylvania. In the final installment of this three-part interview, he explores private equity’s impact on the future of orthodontics.
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Volume 32 : Number 10 : Page 611 : Oct 1998
This paper will introduce a method of treatment for Class II malocclusions that requires but a single phase of mechanics and reduces reliance upon patient compliance for consistent and predictable cas...
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The SUPERspring II: A New Appliance for Non-Compliant Class II Patients
Volume 33 : Number 1 : Page 50 : Jan 1999
Class II patients' lack of compliance with wearing elastics and headgear can add significantly to treatment time and practice overhead. In recent years, a number of devices have been developed that do...
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JCO Orthodontic Retirement Survey
Volume 33 : Number 4 : Page 209 : Apr 1999
The JCO Orthodontic Retirement Survey questionnaire was mailed to 633 orthodontists who were selected at random from among JCO subscribers. There were 289 responses--a 46% response rate. The average ...
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New Tax Law Can Triple Retirement Plan Contributions
Volume 33 : Number 6 : Page 352 : Jun 1999
The following article is reprinted by permission from The Blair/McGill Advisory, a monthly dental practice management and financial newsletter published by Blair, McGill & Company, 2810 Coliseum C...
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CASE REPORT
Bilateral Transposition of Maxillary Canines to the Incisor Region
Volume 33 : Number 11 : Page 651 : Nov 1999
The following case illustrates the orthodontic and restorative management of a Class III patient with bilateral transposition of maxillary canines to the incisor region, complicated by canine impact...
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CASE REPORT
Correction of Class III Malocclusion with a Jasper Jumper
Volume 34 : Number 1 : Page 41 : Jan 2000
The Jasper Jumper* was designed to produce light, continuous forces for the correction of Class II malocclusions, emulating the effects of devices such as headgears and activators.1 It is similar i...
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The Modified Bluegrass Appliance
Volume 34 : Number 9 : Page 535 : Sep 2000
Studies have shown that a sucking habit can have an adverse effect on the normal pattern and direction of growth. Because the tongue must be positioned low in the mouth, under the thumb, nipple, or pa...
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Treatment of Tooth Impaction and Transposition with a Segmented-Arch Technique
Volume 35 : Number 2 : Page 79 : Feb 2001
Clinical management of impacted teeth combined with transpositions can be a challenging problem for the orthodontist.1-16 The segmented-arch technique allows the application of well-defined biomech...
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CASE REPORT
Orthodontic Intrusion of Periodontally Involved Teeth
Volume 35 : Number 5 : Page 325 : May 2001
The following case report describes the interface between orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthetic dentistry in the treatment of an adult patient with periodontal disease complicated by a missing ce...
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Use of Bonded Power Arms for Interdental Space Closure
Volume 35 : Number 9 : Page 539 : Sep 2001
The arch perimeter is the key consideration in cases with small lateral incisors and normal overbite and overjet. The perimeter should be maintained during space closure (Fig. 1A), and the space creat...
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Vibratory Stimulation as a Method of Reducing Pain after Orthodontic Appliance Adjustment
Volume 37 : Number 4 : Page 205 : Apr 2003
Pain is an all-too-common experience of patients undergoing any form of dental treatment, to the extent that 77% of a patient population reported some degree of pain from a visit to the dentist.1 Pain...
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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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CASE REPORT
Eruption of an Impacted Maxillary Central Incisor with an Unusual Dilaceration
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
Dilacerations are most common in the maxillary anterior region,1 occurring in an estimated 3% of the adult population and in six times as many females as males.2 Trauma has been suggested as an etiolo...
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Volume 25 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1991
Most practices lose $10,000-65,000 in net income every year because they don't have properly calculated fee schedules. About half of the loss is due to mis-feeing phase I, limited, and TMJ treatment. ...
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JCO INTERVIEWS
Dr. Rainer-Reginald Miethke on Orthodontic Treatment in Europe
Volume 43 : Number 4 : Page 253 : Apr 2009
DR. KEIM Reggie, how would you describe your treatment philosophy? DR. MIETHKE My treatment approach is pretty much mainstream: I use a preadusted appliance with all typical adjuncts. I used to use a ...
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Clinical Practice in the Pandemic Era
Volume 54 : Number 6 : Page 325 : Jun 2020
An international panel of JCO editors discusses their modifications of orthodontic treatment methods since reopening after the COVID-19 shutdown. Topics include personal protective equipment, scheduling changes, retention protocols, virtual visits, remote monitoring, patient communications, and the financial impact of the pandemic.
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