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Treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnea with a Tongue Rehabilitation Device
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 400 : Jul 2020
Orthodontists are increasingly involved in identifying obstructive sleep apnea and treating it with intraoral devices. Unlike mandibular advancers, this Tongue Rehabilitator works by raising the tongue and directing it to a more physiological position, thus opening the posterior airway.
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Effective Vertical Control of the Entire Maxillary Arch with a Palatal TAD-Supported Appliance
Volume 54 : Number 10 : Page 620 : Oct 2020
Vertical control is especially important in patients with hyperdivergent growth patterns. Drs. Azami, Nanda, and Uribe demonstrate a method of intruding the entire maxillary dentition to encourage forward mandibular autorotation, using a versatile, custom-designed splint anchored by only two palatal miniscrews.
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 55 : Number 2 : Page 101 : Feb 2021
JCO subscribers respond to questions about screening procedures and appliance protocols used for pediatric and adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Formal and informal training in sleep apnea therapy, referral customs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and TMD issues are all covered.
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Volume 55 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 2021
Drs. Lewit Borohovitz, Abraham, and Redmond describe the use of artificial intelligence to segment individual teeth from a cone-beam computed tomography scan. Two cases show how the acquired diagnostic information can have a significant effect on orthodontic treatment planning.
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Volume 55 : Number 9 : Page 543 : Sep 2021
Drs. Matsumoto, Tanna, and Boucher describe a method involving soft-tissue augmentation with a connective tissue graft followed by hard-tissue modification with a bone graft. This approach is designed to restore full periodontal health prior to maxillary molar distalization in adult patients.
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Volume 56 : Number 3 : Page 158 : Mar 2022
In this MARPE protocol, Dr. Wilmes and colleagues prioritize the selection of mini-implant insertion sites with the most available bone, rather than the placement of a prefabricated expander. The application of their Quadexpander is demonstrated in two non-growing patients.
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Volume 56 : Number 10 : Page 604 : Oct 2022
The authors’ technique utilizes anterior skeletal anchorage and a lower reverse-curve archwire to produce molar intrusion and counterclockwise mandibular rotation. This provides a nonsurgical option for treatment of patients with degenerative disease of the TMJ, as two cases demonstrate.
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Remodeling Options and Solutions
Volume 45 : Number 1 : Page 41 : Aug 2011
Originally published in January 2011 The term "remodeling", as applied to an orthodontic office, can cover a wide range of activities, from minor alterations in an existing floor plan for improved pra...
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Effective Torque Correction for Buccally Erupted Ectopic Canines
Volume 58 : Number 2 : Page 88 : Feb 2024
Dr. Ciarlantini and colleagues present a simple TMA auxiliary spring that can restore ideal root torque on an ectopically erupting canine. Various wire cross-sections and configurations are possible, depending on the needs of the case. Two typical patients are shown.
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Extraction of First Permanent Molars in Cases of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization
Volume 58 : Number 3 : Page 157 : Mar 2024
Drs. Retrouvey, Tandale, Vu, and Chamberland discuss the advantages gained by extraction of hypomineralized first permanent molars during the early mixed dentition. Four cases demonstrate the effects of such treatment on the evolution of the second permanent molars.
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JCO INTERVIEWS
Dr. Peter Sinclair on Orthodontic Treatment Philosophy
Volume 58 : Number 4 : Page 249 : Apr 2024
Dr. Robert Keim interviews the longtime JCO Associate Editor and orthodontic educator, who describes his background, mentors, and personal treatment philosophy. Dr. Sinclair also lists the top 10 things he has learned over 40 years in the profession.
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CASE REPORT
Volume 58 : Number 4 : Page 20240401 : Apr 2024
This 17-year-old Class III patient showed signs of primary failure of eruption, but had no family history and tested negative for PTH1R mutations. Successful orthodontic treatment involved a banded expander followed by mandibular distalization using fixed appliances and skeletal anchorage.
1073.
CASE REPORT
Autotransplantation of a Transmigrated Lower Canine in a Growing Patient
Volume 58 : Number 11 : Page 697 : Nov 2024
Drs. Lombardo, Plakwicz, Czochrowska, and Cremonini describe the transalveolar autotransplantation of a developing impacted lower canine that had transmigrated across the midline in a young patient, as well as the orthodontic traction of the impacted contralateral canine.
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 2 : Page 122 : Feb 2025
In the first installment of this two-part survey of retention protocols, JCO readers answer questions about their preferred practices for prescribing, fabricating, and delivering removable retainers, revealing new trends in retainer use.
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ROUND TABLE Third Party Programs
Volume 10 : Number 10 : Page 744 : Oct 1976
JCO It is important for orthodontists to understand third party programs and to develop principles, guidelines and procedures for dealing with them, because precedents that are set in these programs n...
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ROUND TABLE Owning, Planning, and Equipping an Orthodontic Office, Part II
Volume 6 : Number 5 : Page 261 : May 1972
GOTTLIEB: Let's take a specific situation. At what point do you get confluence of opinion among 16 people in your case, Earle, and four in your case, Bob, giving you a go signal that is reliable enoug...
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JCO Interviews Mr. Martin Schulman
Volume 7 : Number 9 : Page 579 : Sep 1973
579-jco-img-0.jpgBud Schulman is a distinguished member of the orthodontic community. In addition to being President of the Dental Corporation of America for the past several years, he has been an aut...
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Orthomatic: A Computerized Approach to Managing an Orthodontic Office
Volume 10 : Number 1 : Page 25 : Jan 1976
A doctor's income results from the difference between payment received and office expenses. As it is with other professions, today's economy is squeezing the orthodontist's income. Practice percentage...
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Bio-Progressive Therapy, Part 9: Mechanics Sequence for Class II Division I Cases
Volume 12 : Number 5 : Page 334 : May 1978
(CONTINUED FROM PART 8) The mechanical procedures that are prescribed in Bio-Progressive Therapy treatment are designed for the specific patient and are individualized to accomplish the objectives set...
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JCO Interviews Dr. Lyman E. Wagers on Mixed Dentition Begg Treatment
Volume 12 : Number 9 : Page 631 : Sep 1978
631-jco-img-24.jpgJCO You advocate preorthodontic guidance as well as Begg treatment in the mixed dentition as a part of early intervention.DR. WAGERS Yes. Young patients who have a developing maloccl...
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