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Mandibular Widening by Distraction Osteogenesis
Volume 35 : Number 3 : Page 165 : Mar 2001
Distraction osteogenesis is a simple osteotomy procedure and gradual distraction of callus that results in an increase in bone. Multiple variables (biological, technical, and mechanical) interact in ...
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Lingual Orthodontics Redefined with Automation and Friction-Free Mechanics
Volume 53 : Number 4 : Page 214 : Apr 2019
The INBRACE system simplifies lingual bracket design by using zero prescription and building full three-dimensional customization into the archwires, as explained by Dr. Hongsheng Tong and colleagues. The automated system relies on nonsliding, friction-free mechanics to move teeth with light, continuous forces.
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Adaptability of the Twin-Wire Appliance to Modern Day Orthodontics, Part 1
Volume 10 : Number 7 : Page 546 : Jul 1976
This is a demonstration of the twin-wire appliance and its adaptability to modern day orthodontics. The appliance components of the twin-wire mechanism are as developed by Dr. Joseph E. Johnson: the t...
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Flexible Lip Bumpers for Arch Development
Volume 28 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1994
Mechanical widening of the arches has largely been replaced in orthodontics by the use of such procedures as sutural opening, functional appliances that limit the constricting effect of the buccal mus...
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Volume 11 : Number 5 : Page 330 : May 1977
JCO Orthodontists have to know more about the surgical considerations in orthognathic surgery and, on the other hand, surgeons have to know more about the orthodontic considerations. Hopefully, the tw...
1126.
Clinical Applications of Superelastic Nickel Titanium Wires
Volume 25 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1991
Nickel titanium wires are used extensively today in clinical orthodontics. Thorough research into the unique properties of these wires and satisfactory initial results have opened new horizons in both...
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 54 : Number 1 : Page 11 : Jan 2020
A panel of experts discusses the advantages and problems associated with digital technology in managing the orthodontic practice. Topics include the patient entry process, office workflow, measurements of success, data acquisition, remote access, and staff engagement.
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THE READERS' CORNER
Mounting Models and Practice Management Software
Volume 35 : Number 7 : Page 423 : Jul 2001
Do you mount models? About a quarter of the respondents reported that they routinely mounted models, while 44% said they mounted models occasionally. On the other hand, 35% indicated that they never m...
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Volume 48 : Number 11 : Page 710 : Nov 2014
Last month's report analyzed trends in orthodontic practice over the nearly three decades from 1986, when the first JCO Study of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Procedures was conducted, until the...
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Clinical Efficiency of LightForce 3D-Printed Custom Brackets in Diverse Practice Settings
Volume 58 : Number 5 : Page 273 : May 2024
In this retrospective study, Drs. Wheeler, Garvan, Waldman, and Ford compare the efficiency of LightForce brackets to that of conventional brackets across four practices with different treatment philosophies, patient demographics, levels of experience, educational backgrounds, and appliance preferences.
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JCO Interviews Robert J. Schulhof on Functional Appliance Results
Volume 17 : Number 2 : Page 125 : Feb 1983
GOTTLIEB Bob, in your article in the September issue of JCO entitled "Results of Class II Functional Appliance Treatment", you presented an analysis of the results of treatment with four functional ap...
1132.
The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
Devices commonly used for the correction of Class II malocclusions can be classified as extraoral (headgear), intra-arch, or interarch. The intra-arch devices are either removable (Cetlin or sagittal ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
The Patient Incentive Program Grows Up
Volume 33 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 2000
Orthodontists have attempted to modify patient behavior through positive reinforcement for decades. Rewards such as T-shirts, stickers, fast-food coupons, and movie passes have been used to recognize ...
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Managing for Success in Orthodontics
Volume 15 : Number 5 : Page 319 : May 1981
When orthodontists are asked to describe what their job is, some will say, "I am an orthodontist. My job is to straighten teeth." Others will say, "I am a dentofacial orthopedist." Still others will s...
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Effectiveness of Composite Attachments in Controlling Upper-Molar Movement with Aligners
Volume 50 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2016
In nonextraction treatment, upper-molar distalization is often the method of choice to gain 2-3mm of arch space and obtain a Class I relationship. To achieve bodily movement, either the applied force must pass through the tooth’s center of resistance or a sophisticated equivalent system of forces and moments must be applied to the molar crown.
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Volume 53 : Number 2 : Page 84 : Feb 2019
Drs. Jerrold, Schulte, and Isaacs Henry review the advantages and disadvantages of photographs compared with study models in routine clinical evaluation. Five cases are judged by 13 qualified examiners to determine the reliability of measurements taken from photos.
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Volume 5 : Number 10 : Page 539 : Oct 1971
In discussing the management of moderate malocclusions, I shall present some guidelines that have been found helpful. These guides are an effort to put down on paper some of the management alternative...
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Single Lower Incisor Extractions
Volume 27 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1993
One of the most critical decisions in treatment planning is whether to extract teeth. The orthodontic pendulum has swung from a predominantly nonextraction philosophy in the early 1900s, toward a more...
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1999 JCO Orthodontic Practice Study, Part 2: Practice Success
Volume 33 : Number 11 : Page 627 : Nov 1999
Last month's installment in this series covered trends in economics and practice administration since the first JCO Orthodontic Practice Study in 1981. The methodology of this 10th biennial Practice ...
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Volume 8 : Number 4 : Page 221 : Apr 1974
Phase IV of the Economic Stabilization Program includes mandatory price control regulations effective January 1, 1974 to which orthodontic fees are subject. The regulation require that each orthodonti...
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