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Effectiveness of Thera-Bite Wafers in Reducing Pain
Volume 28 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1994
Pressure delivered to a tooth by any orthodontic appliance is sensed by the rich nerve supply of the periodontal ligament. Light forces that do not occlude the vascular network of the ligament stimula...
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JCO Interviews Dr. Jack G. Dale on Serial Extraction, Part 2
Volume 10 : Number 2 : Page 116 : Feb 1976
DR. BRANDT Under what circumstances would you suggest stripping teeth instead of removing them?DR. DALE From time to time, I will reduce the mesial surfaces of the primary cuspids in patients where I ...
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Comprehensive Correspondence for New Patient Exams and Consultations
Volume 29 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1995
Effective communication begins with a new patient's initial phone call and continues throughout the patient's treatment and beyond. It enhances the image of the practice, increases the orthodontic kno...
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ROUND TABLE
Current Concepts in Begg Philosophy and Technique
Volume 16 : Number 2 : Page 108 : Feb 1982
DR. BARRER All of you have been or still are accomplished edgewise operators. Why do you prefer Begg as your primary treatment technique?DR. WILLIAMS Demands for patient cooperation are far less than ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Volume 29 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1995
The transition from one orthodontist to another is a topic of considerable current interest, as evidenced by the plethora of information being disseminated in professional publications and at meetings...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 30 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1996
Old Tricks for New DogsHoly writ admonishes readers to "forget not thine ancient landmarks." That is not bad advice for orthodontists seeking ways to handle difficult clinical problems. With the const...
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Borderline Malocclusions, Part I: Differential Diagnosis--Specific Therapeutics
Volume 5 : Number 5 : Page 248 : May 1971
Our efforts in orthodontics are guided principally by the factors of facial balance and stability of tooth and arch relationships. Cases that cannot satisfy these factors without extraction, require e...
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The Bonded Lingual Retainer and Multiple Spacing of Anterior Teeth
Volume 17 : Number 12 : Page 838 : Dec 1983
In 1977, promising short-term clinical experience (1 to 2.5 years) with 43 bonded lingual canine-to-canine retainers was reported.11 These retainers were made of .032" to .036" wire with loops at the ...
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ALIGNER CORNER
Volume 56 : Number 8 : Page 464 : Aug 2022
Using the case of a 12-year-old male with a skeletal Class II malocclusion, the authors measure the effects of MA aligners during the pubertal growth peak. Over 36 weeks, with trays changed weekly, the Precision Wings provide a gradual advancement of 2mm for every eight aligners.
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Facial Growth Modification with a Bone-Anchored Herbst Appliance Part 2
Volume 58 : Number 10 : Page 608 : Oct 2024
In the second installment of this two-part series, Drs. De Clerck, Timmerman, Nguyen, Jacobs, and Siciliano treat three patients with a novel hybrid Herbst appliance consisting of an upper customized frame and RPE connected to miniplates in the lower-canine region.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 33 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 1999
Orthodontists are often dismayed that even their finest treatment results can change with time; patients cannot be faulted for a reasonable expectation that their teeth, once straightened, will stay s...
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Bioprogressive Simplified, Part 2: The Linear Dynamic System
Volume 21 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1987
Bioprogressive therapy has been a staple of orthodontics for more than 20 years. Its originators, Drs. Robert Ricketts and Ruel Bench, combined contemporary edgewise mechanics with solid diagnostic pr...
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ALIGNER CORNER
Integration of In-House Aligner Therapy in Private Practice
Volume 55 : Number 8 : Page 450 : Aug 2021
Dr. Matt Nisco, an early adopter of in-house aligners, presents a protocol for integrating such a system into an orthodontic office, including the required equipment, software, and staffing as well as procedures for long-distance care. Two typical aligner cases are offered as examples.
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Volume 3 : Number 7 : Page 335 : Jul 1969
Most orthodontic emergencies are not emergencies at all. They are extra service visits required for adjustment and repair. Probably the word emergency gives them a sense of urgency that they do not de...
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CASE REPORT
A Late-Developing Supernumerary Premolar
Volume 38 : Number 6 : Page 331 : Jun 2004
Supernumerary teeth can interfere with occlusal development and orthodontic mechanics such as space closure.1-4 If supernumeraries are not identified early enough, complications can lead to resorption...
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CASE REPORT
External Inflammatory Root Resorption Associated with a Traumatic Occlusion
Volume 49 : Number 3 : Page 195 : Mar 2015
External inflammatory root resorption (EIRR) is characterized by resorption gaps in the cementum and dentin, as detected by histologic techniques.1-4 Usually associated with infection, trauma, or syst...
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JCO Interviews Dr. Thomas D. Creekmore on Torque
Volume 13 : Number 5 : Page 305 : May 1979
JCO How important a factor in torque is bracket position on the tooth?DR. CREEKMORE It is supposedly very important, but I have not used a constant position of the bracket on the tooth. I find the var...
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Common Sense Mechanics, Part 8
Volume 14 : Number 4 : Page 265 : Apr 1980
(CONTINUED FROM PART 7) Wire/Bracket Relationships This discussion will appear to be academic at first, and of little use to the clinically oriented orthodontist, but be patient. The content will incr...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Volume 34 : Number 9 : Page 543 : Sep 2000
This month we revisit the issue of fees. As Dr. Juan Morales states in his article, fees are usually based on what the other orthodontists in the community are charging, rather than on the expenses an...
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ALIGNER CORNER
A New Functional Approach to Class II Treatment with Clear Aligners in Growing Patients
Volume 58 : Number 4 : Page 221 : Apr 2024
In two young Class II patients, Dr. Cremonini and colleagues demonstrate the use of F22 Young clear aligners with a mandibular-advancement feature: a customizable block behind the upper incisors that fits into the lingual incisal area of the lower aligner.
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