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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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Herbst Appliance with Four-Miniscrew Anchorage for Mandibular Advancement after the Pubertal Peak
Volume 58 : Number 8 : Page 505 : Aug 2024
In this article, Drs. Manni, Boggio, Caldara, Gastaldi, and Cozzani treat a 17-year-old patient with a Class II, division 1 malocclusion using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander, along with a skeletally supported Herbst appliance modified to limit lower-incisor inclination.
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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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Combined Fixed-Functional Treatment of a Class II, Division 2 Malocclusion
Volume 35 : Number 9 : Page 581 : Sep 2001
An 11-year-old male presented with a bilateral dental and skeletal Class II relationship (with the mandible about 7mm retrognathic), combined with a complete anterior deep bite (Fig. 1). The patient's...
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Treatment of a Patient with Severely Shortened Maxillary Central Incisor Roots
Volume 42 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2008
External apical root resorption is a common clinical complication of orthodontic treatment, most often involving the maxillary incisors. This article describes treatment of a patient with severely sho...
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Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment of Class II Malocclusion with Maxillary Vertical Excess
Volume 43 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2009
Adult patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion usually require a combination of orthodontic and orthognathic surgical treatment.1-7 Surgery can sometimes be avoided with dental compensation or ort...
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"Surgery First" Orthognathics to Correct a Skeletal Class II Malocclusion with an Impinging Bite
Volume 44 : Number 7 : Page 429 : Jul 2010
Surgical-orthodontic treatment of jaw deformities presents challenges in both diagnosis and mechanotherapy. This is particularly true for a skeletal Class II patient with a short anterior face and an ...
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Molar-Stabilizing Power Arm and Miniscrew Anchorage for Anterior Retraction
Volume 44 : Number 11 : Page 679 : Nov 2010
In severely protrusive patients, anchorage loss can occur with the use of conventional sliding mechanics for closure of first premolar extraction spaces.1-3 Direct skeletal anchorage from miniscrews i...
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