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Lingual Orthodontics Combined with Orthognathic Surgery in a Skeletal Class III Patient
Volume 34 : Number 7 : Page 403 : Jul 2000
20-year-old female was referred to us by her general dentist with the chief complaints of anterior crossbite and mandibular prognathism. Because the patient wanted esthetic orthodontic treatment, w...
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Treatment of a Skeletal Class III Malocclusion with Mandibular Asymmetry Using a Single Miniscrew
Volume 43 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 2009
Once a patient's growth is complete, a malocclusion caused by skeletal dysplasia of one or both jaws can be treated in one of two ways. The first option is to correct the skeletal deformity with a com...
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Early Class III Treatment with a Facemask Anchored by Fixed Appliances
Volume 47 : Number 7 : Page 419 : Jul 2013
Class III malocclusion has a multifactorial etiology involving both genetic and environmental causes.1-3 It can be characterized by a prognathic mandible, a retrognathic maxilla, or both,1,4 and is so...
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Volume 47 : Number 10 : Page 595 : Oct 2013
Class III malocclusion is a complicated orofacial deformity with a prevalence of about 12% in Chinese and Japanese populations, but less than 5% among Caucasians.1 About 70% of the Class III malocclus...
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Expedited Correction of Significant Dentofacial Asymmetry Using a "Surgery First" Approach
Volume 44 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2010
Symmetry is considered a hallmark of facial attractiveness.1,2 Skeletal asymmetries generally require surgical intervention to improve facial esthetics and correct any associated malocclusions. The cl...
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Mandibular Molar Protraction with the Twin Force Bite Corrector in a Class II Patient
Volume 45 : Number 4 : Page 223 : Apr 2011
Nonextraction approaches to Class II treatment involve either distalization of the maxillary dentition or the use of functional appliances or elastics to achieve a Class I occlusion.1,2 Extraction of ...
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Rotation of the Maxillomandibular Complex to Enhance Esthetics Using a "Surgery First" Approach
Volume 46 : Number 2 : Page 85 : Feb 2012
Most Class III patients display a combination of maxillary deficiency and mandibular excess.1 In adult patients, treatment of a skeletal Class III malocclusion generally involves comprehensive orthodo...
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Adult Class II Treatment Using a New Lingual Bracket and Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 46 : Number 3 : Page 175 : Mar 2012
The first lingual appliances required several archwire bends to compensate for the lingual morphology of the teeth.1 Not only did this complicate the clinical procedure, but it led to archwire breakag...
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Nonsurgical Treatment of Severe Open Bite Associated with Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Volume 46 : Number 7 : Page 427 : Jul 2012
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is an inherited enamel defect characterized by small and discolored teeth.1-3 Three types of AI can be distinguished, based on the clinical and radiographic appearance of ...
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Eruption of a Labially Impacted Canine Using a Closed-Flap Technique and Orthodontic Wire Traction
Volume 46 : Number 10 : Page 625 : Oct 2012
Between 25% and 50% of the general population are affected by impacted teeth,1 with the incidence of upper-canine impaction reportedly ranging from .92-4.3%.2-4 Although some cases have iatrogenic or ...
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Correction of Dental Asymmetry Using Miniscrew-Supported Sliding Jigs
Volume 47 : Number 1 : Page 57 : Jan 2013
A symmetrical treatment mechanics are often so challenging as to increase total treatment time, especially in more extreme cases involving unilateral extraction or surgical intervention.1,2 Significan...
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Posterior Intrusion Using Skeletal Anchorage in a Patient with Severe Acid Erosion
Volume 47 : Number 4 : Page 249 : Apr 2013
Acid or dental erosion, also known as perimolysis, is a loss of tooth enamel caused by stomach problems such as vomiting, frequent regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux or by a high intake of acid...
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"Surgery First" Skeletal Class III Correction Using the Skeletal Anchorage System
Volume 43 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2009
Surgical-orthodontic treatment traditionally involves presurgical orthodontic preparation, including dental alignment, incisor decompensation, and arch coordination. In skeletal Class III patients, ho...
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Multipurpose Use of a Single Mini-Implant for Anchorage in an Adult Patient
Volume 43 : Number 3 : Page 193 : Mar 2009
Many adults with extracted posterior teeth do not attach a high priority to prosthetic reconstruction. Failure to replace a missing tooth, however, can lead to changes in occlusal function and migrati...
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Maxillary Expander for Treatment of Unilateral Posterior Crossbite with Anterior Open Bite
Volume 43 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2009
Anterior open bite is one of the most difficult malocclusions to treat because it is often caused by multiple interacting factors and is frequently associated with other anteroposterior, transverse, a...
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Orthodontic Movement of Posterior Teeth into a Corticocancellous Bone-Block Allograft Area
Volume 50 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2016
Orthodontic treatment of adult patients often involves such complicating factors as periodontal defects associated with a reduced level of attachment.1 Alveolar resorption is progressive and irreparab...
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Use of Segmented Mechanics to Achieve an Ideal Smile Arc and Rejuvenated Dental Appearance
Volume 50 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2016
Although a functional occlusion is always one of the main goals of orthodontic treatment, patients often seek treatment for more esthetic reasons.1-4 The expectations of orthodontic treatment are no l...
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Non-Surgical Correction of Skeletal Open Bite: A Goal-Oriented Approach Evaluated by CBCT
Volume 45 : Number 3 : Page 145 : Mar 2011
Skeletal open bite is one of the most challenging malocclusions to treat and maintain.1-4 Although a combination of orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery may be the ideal approach in most cas...
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Orthognathic Surgical Planning Using Nasion True Vertical and True Horizontal Lines
Volume 46 : Number 7 : Page 407 : Jul 2012
Reproducibility and reliability are among the most important aspects of orthognathic surgical planning. Although most orthodontists and oral surgeons use Frankfort horizontal and sella-nasion as their...
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Nonextraction Treatment of a High-Angle Class II Case with a Modified Herbst Appliance
Volume 28 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 1994
Extrusion of posterior teeth and an accompanying increase in lower facial height can be undesirable side effects of treating Class II patients with backward-rotating growth patterns.1-4 Such high-angl...
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