Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
1981.
New Removable Mandibular Anterior Retainers
Volume 8 : Number 2 : Page 84 : Feb 1974
1. Acrylic and Metal 2. All-Metal Upon completion of orthodontic treatment and the removal of bands, removable maxillary retainers are almost universally employed. For mandibular anterior retention,...
1982.
Positive lntermaxillary Pressure Appliance
Volume 19 : Number 8 : Page 579 : Aug 1985
I have designed a functional appliance specifically to correct and control the skeletal and dental problems related to excessive vertical growth of the mandible, or "long face syndrome".1-3 Few applia...
1983.
CASE REPORT
Modified Condylotomy for Management of Mandibular Prognathism and TMJ Internal Derangement
Volume 24 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1990
Patients who have both mandibular prognathism and clinical signs of TMJ internal derangement, such as popping, clicking, pain, catching, and locking, may be candidates for modified condylotomies. This...
1984.
Reduced Resistance to Sliding in Ceramic Brackets
Volume 30 : Number 2 : Page 79 : Feb 1996
The esthetic appearance of ceramic brackets makes them attractive to orthodontic patients. However, studies have shown that ceramic brackets--whether composed of polycrystalline or monocrystalline alu...
1985.
A Simplified Lingual Technique
Volume 44 : Number 3 : Page 183 : Mar 2010
In increasing number of patients, especially young adults, are asking for esthetic alternatives to conventional orthodontics in the treatment of problems related to malalignment of the anterior teeth....
1986.
Miniscrew-Supported Class III Treatment with the Hybrid RPE Advancer
Volume 44 : Number 9 : Page 533 : Sep 2010
Class III malocclusions, irrespective of etiology or patient age, are some of the most complicated problems to treat, with the results often subject to relapse. Attempts to reduce mandibular developme...
1987.
COMMENTARY Precision Lingual Arches
CHARLES J. BURSTONE, CLEMENS MANHARTSBERGER Jul. 1988, Feb. 1989
Volume 51 : Number 9 : Page 547 : Sep 2017
Charles J. Burstone has often been called the “Father of Biomechanics.” With the development of the segmented-arch technique, he envisioned a careful approach to deliver the appropriate forces to the ...
1988.
Correction of Anterior Bolton Discrepancy and Crowding in Patients with Missing Lower Incisors
Volume 53 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2019
In an adult patient with lower anterior crowding and agenesis of one lower central incisor, extraction of the remaining incisor may offer better long-term stability than conventional lower premolar extractions. Dr. Antelo and colleagues present such a case.
1989.
An Innovative Light-Curing Unit for More Efficient Bonding
Volume 53 : Number 12 : Page 732 : Dec 2019
The authors introduce FlashCure, a light-emitting diode unit that can cure composite on multiple teeth at the same time. An in vitro test shows greater shear bond strengths from the prototype FlashCure device than from a commercially available light-curing unit.
1990.
CASE REPORT
Volume 55 : Number 10 : Page 20211001 : Oct 2021
An asymmetrical Class II subdivision can be treated with a variety of methods. In the case shown here, an adult patient’s malocclusion was corrected using a combination of the Forsus fixed functional appliance and maxillary mini-implant anchorage.
1991.
Failure to Expose a Canine by Diode Laser
Volume 58 : Number 1 : Page 64 : Jan 2024
After an unsuccessful attempt to expose an impacted canine with a diode laser, Dr. Meru revised his patient-communication protocol and clinical technique. In describing his current procedure for laser exposures, he advises when to stop and refer the patient to an oral surgeon.
1992.
Versatility of Elastomeric Ligatures with Occlusal Guards
Volume 60 : Number 4 : Page 264 : Apr 2026
Elastomeric ligatures with occlusal guards, originally designed to protect maxillary incisors from ceramic bracket contact in deep-bite cases, are reintroduced with updated clinical indications and techniques. The authors illustrate their utility across bracket materials and patient presentations, including bite disocclusion, anterior crossbite correction, and soft-tissue protection, positioning these simple auxiliaries as practical, underutilized tools for contemporary clinical practice.
1993.
Bonding Ceramic Brackets with Light-Cured Glass Ionomer Cements
Volume 29 : Number 3 : Page 184 : Mar 1995
Bonding orthodontic brackets to an acid-etched enamel surface is an accepted procedure, but can have undesirable complications, such as enamel decalcification, retention of resin tags, and adverse ski...
1994.
An Instant Photo Record System
Volume 28 : Number 5 : Page 280 : May 1994
One way to stay competitive is to demonstrate to patients and parents that you are efficient and thorough and that you value their time. You can do this without sacrificing quality by giving them a co...
1995.
Prevention of Third-Party Eye Injuries from Outer Facebows
Volume 32 : Number 4 : Page 230 : Apr 1998
Facial injuries from orthodontic facebows have been reported sporadically over the past 30 years.1-4 Samuels recently recommended modifications to inner bows that could increase headgear safety.5,6 Th...
1996.
Volume 5 : Number 6 : Page 335 : Jun 1971
335-jco-img-0.jpgThe orthodontist of today is faced with a dual need of maintaining usable, accurate, up-to-date records and of retrieving certain treatment and historical facts. There appears to be l...
1997.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 17 : Number 4 : Page 221 : Apr 1983
Blueprint for Time ManagementIn a typical traditional orthodontic practice, the orthodontist spent almost all of his time working at the chair. As long as practices continued to grow, this arrangement...
1998.
Effects of Different Roughening Methods on Band Retention
Volume 31 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 1997
Even with the widespread use of direct-bonded brackets, conventional bands still play an important role in orthodontic treatment.1,2 In recent years, significant advances have been made in the develop...
1999.
Movement of Ankylosed Permanent Teeth with a Distraction Device
Volume 38 : Number 11 : Page 612 : Nov 2004
An ankylosed permanent tooth, one of the most challenging problems in dentistry, almost always has a poor prognosis.1-5 Treatment usually requires block surgery, repetitive luxation, or extraction of ...
2000.
CASE REPORT
Sequential Piezocision in a Challenging Adult Case
Volume 48 : Number 9 : Page 555 : Sep 2014
While the alveolar bone continues to remodel throughout life, our ability to modify the bone orthodontically and thus move teeth is more limited in adults than in adolescent patients.1-7 Therefore, ad...
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