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THE READERS' CORNER
Transfer Cases and Swallowing Devices
Volume 44 : Number 9 : Page 563 : Sep 2010
(Editor's Note: The Readers' Corner is a quarterly feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Pairs of questions are mailed per...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Symphony of Interdisciplinary Care
Volume 44 : Number 10 : Page 581 : Oct 2010
Few things are more rewarding than making a positive difference in someone else's life. Most of us in the health-care field chose to enter our profession so we could do just that, while making a respe...
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Low-Friction Space Closure with a Hybrid Bracket-Tube System
Volume 44 : Number 10 : Page 623 : Oct 2010
Closure of extraction spaces is usually performed with either closing-loop or sliding mechanics (Fig. 1A). Although sliding mechanics can deliver more constant force, bracket-archwire friction becomes...
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CLINICAL AID
A Modified Dental Probe for Orthodontic Use
Volume 45 : Number 8 : Page 452 : Aug 2011
We have modified a standard No. 5 dental probe for use in threading elastomeric chain through tight spaces. A No. 139 plier is used to slightly open the tip of the probe; the angled end is then closed...
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PEARLS
Palatal Clips for Canine Retraction
Volume 46 : Number 1 : Page 40 : Jan 2012
In space-closure cases, canines are generally retracted with either frictional (sliding) or nonfrictional (closing-loop) mechanics.1,2 We have devised a simple method for lingual traction of protrusiv...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 46 : Number 11 : Page 657 : Nov 2012
During almost a quarter-century in orthodontic education, one thing I have consistently noticed in both orthodontic students and new graduates is their propensity to try everything new that comes alon...
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A Traction Arch for Impacted Mandibular Canines and Premolars
Volume 48 : Number 3 : Page 191 : Mar 2014
Impaction of mandibular canines and premolars is a fairly rare occurrence, with a prevalence of about .35%,1 but can pose a significant clinical challenge. Common options for the correction of impacte...
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PEARLS
Volume 30 : Number 8 : Page 450 : Aug 1996
Adult patients with cervical recession, erosion, or abrasion often have exposed dentin (Fig. A), which is especially sensitive to the chemicals used to etch enamel for orthodontic bonding. I use a cal...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Direct-Bonded Lingual Button Retainer
Volume 30 : Number 12 : Page 672 : Dec 1996
The following is a quick and convenient method for construction and placement of a direct-bonded lingual retainer.1-5 1. Bond buttons to the lingual canine surfaces, taking care to avoid occlusal inte...
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Clinical Applications of the Mandibular Protraction Appliance
Volume 31 : Number 2 : Page 92 : Feb 1997
The efficacy of the Mandibular Protraction Appliance (MPA) in correcting typical Class II malocclusions has already been documented.1,2 This article will present more specialized applications of the M...
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Volume 31 : Number 8 : Page 523 : Aug 1997
Protraction headgear has been used in the treatment of Class III malocclusion for more than a century.1-3 Nowadays, early interception of Class III conditions with chin cups or reverse headgear is sta...
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PEARLS
Two Rapid Methods of Reactivating Open-Coil Springs
Volume 34 : Number 2 : Page 103 : Feb 2000
Occasionally an open-coil spring is not long enough to open the entire space needed for alignment of a displaced tooth, such as a lingually locked premolar or a canine in buccoversion. In such a case,...
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PEARLS
A Debonding Memento for Patients
Volume 34 : Number 8 : Page 469 : Aug 2000
Debonding day is a special day for any patient. Many orthodontists present their patients with mementos such as before-and-after photographs or models, but the appliances themselves are generally di...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Using Metal Mesh for a Temporary Bonded Prosthesis
Volume 36 : Number 3 : Page 164 : Mar 2002
A prosthetic tooth is sometimes needed at the end of orthodontic treatment to replace a tooth lost because of agenesis or trauma. Bonding a resin prosthesis with a metal mesh* avoid shaving to use a r...
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PEARLS
Cantilevered Maxillary Wraparound Retainer
Volume 37 : Number 2 : Page 98 : Feb 2003
This maxillary wraparound retainer* (Fig. 1) is ideal for a well-finished case where the second molars are included in the final occlusion. An .036" wire is used for both the cantilever arm and the la...
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Bio-Progressive Therapy, Part 3: Visual Treatment Objective or VTO
Volume 11 : Number 11 : Page 744 : Nov 1977
(CONTINUED FROM PART 2) A Visual Treatment Objective (VTO) is like a blueprint used in building a house. It is a visual plan to forecast the normal growth of the patient and the anticipated influences...
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Volume 29 : Number 7 : Page 401 : Jul 1996
Managed care is a combination of big-business management and health care, created primarily by insurance companies. In the past, insurance offered protection against catastrophic accidents, fires, and...
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A Technique for Early Class III Treatment, Part V: MED in Extraction Cases
Volume 2 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1968
We now come to the most controversial material which will be presented in this series--the Modified Edgewise Technique in extraction cases. The rationale of early Class II treatment is based on three ...
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Root Torque with Warren Springs
Volume 5 : Number 3 : Page 167 : Mar 1971
Warren Torquing Springs are a preformed commercial product available from the Rocky Mountain Dental Products Co., Inc. They come in three (3) different sizes, each are designed to fit one of three (3)...
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Common Sense Mechanics, Part 6
Volume 14 : Number 2 : Page 98 : Feb 1980
(CONTINUED FROM PART 5) Clinical Application of the Diving Board Concept If we wish to apply the cantilever principle and its modifications for practical use in clinical orthodontics, we must understa...
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