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Importance of the Occlusal Plane in Virtual Treatment Planning
Volume 45 : Number 4 : Page 217 : Apr 2011
Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning have recently moved into the digital realm, to the extent that virtual treatment projections have become commonplace. Several proprietary software platform...
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The Pseudo-Class I: A Newly Defined Type of Malocclusion
Volume 29 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1995
Crowding of the lower incisors is the most common problem encountered in the permanent dentition and one of the most likely to relapse after orthodontic treatment.1-8 Riedel suggested that elimination...
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OVERVIEW
Self-Ligating Appliances: Evolution or Revolution?
Volume 42 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 2008
(Editor's Note: In this quarterly column, JCO provides an overview of a clinical topic of interest to orthodontists. Contributions and suggestions for future subjects are welcome.) Since the earliest ...
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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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Leveling the Curve of Spee: Its Effect On Mandibular Arch Length
Volume 3 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1969
IntroductionMany cases of malocclusion present an excessive curve of Spee, with an accompanying deep vertical overbite. Most desirably, the curve is reduced by the process of leveling the occlusal pla...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 35 : Number 2 : Page 69 : Feb 2001
I have heard retirement described as one of the seven wonders of the world: I wonder what I am going to do on Monday, I wonder what I am going to do on Tuesday, and so on. Another viewpoint is summed ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Creating the Compliant Patient
Volume 30 : Number 9 : Page 493 : Sep 1996
Without patient cooperation, few medical or dental therapies will achieve optimum results. The key to success is to discover the actions that will produce the most positive response from the patient. ...
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Bioprogressive Simplified, Part 1: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Volume 21 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1987
Translating orthodontic skills into a bona fide delivery system is one of the most difficult tasks faced by clinicians. With technology becoming ever more complex, it is impossible to create an effici...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Obtaining Credit Reports Can Be Risky Business
Volume 36 : Number 6 : Page 333 : Jun 2002
If your office performs credit checks on prospective patients, I encourage you to read this month's column carefully. Even if you don't obtain credit reports, it is important to understand recent chan...
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OVERVIEW
Cone-Beam Volumetric Imaging: A Two-Minute Drill
Volume 44 : Number 4 : Page 253 : Apr 2010
Cone-beam volumetric imaging (CBVI), also called cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), has been used in dentistry since 1998.1,2 The images it produces are not improved digital images, but true three-...
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Polyolefin Foam Protective Sports Mouthguard
Volume 33 : Number 3 : Page 168 : Mar 1999
Orthodontic patients need protection from mouth injuries during sports as much as any other athletes (Fig. 1), but orthodontic hardware occupies space that would normally be covered by either a prefor...
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JCO Interviews Dr. Elliott Silverman, Dr. Morton Cohen, and Dr. A.J. Gwinnett on Bonding
Volume 13 : Number 4 : Page 236 : Apr 1979
JCO Can you estimate how much bonding is being done? DR. GWINNETT In a recent survey of orthodontists, Gorelick (JCO, January 1979) found that only about 7% were not bonding at all. 93% were bonding i...
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The Case of the Talented Trumpeter
Volume 9 : Number 2 : Page 106 : Feb 1975
Whenever I hear a discussion of the effects of musical instruments on the teeth and vice versa, I think of the case of the talented trumpeter. This boy showed exceptional ability with the trumpet at a...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 50 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2016
Within the past year, JCO conducted an extensive online survey of both current and former subscribers, generating direct feedback on just what they like or dislike about our journal. Even on the basis of informal communications with our readers over the years, all of us on the editorial board had a strong sense that Pearls were among JCO's most popular features. Our more scientifically conducted online survey only confirmed that impression. As a result, we have decided to increase our emphasis on publishing Pearls - the eventual objective is to include one in each issue - while continuing to improve the quality and utility of these orthodontic gems.
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PEARLS
A Quick and Easy Fix for Maxillary Diastema Relapse
Volume 51 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2017
Reopening of anterior spaces following orthodontic treatment is particularly frustrating for both patient and orthodontist. In this Pearl, the authors show an esthetic, noncompliance-dependent method ...
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PEARLS
An Efficient and Ergonomic Device for Easy Elastic Wear
Volume 55 : Number 6 : Page 359 : Jun 2021
The authors demonstrate how to bend a length of stainless steel wire into a simple elastic applicator for patients to use at home. Step-by-step instructions are provided for fabrication of the device and for elastic placement.
2297.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 21 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 1987
Retirement Financial Planning It has been said that financial needs decrease in retirement, but that 70-80% of preretirement income is necessary to maintain one's lifestyle after retirement. While suc...
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Volume 24 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1990
Many techniques have been presented for improving hygiene among orthodontic patients.1-6 Some practices use reward systems or extensive oral hygiene instruction.7-9 Others send letters to family denti...
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Surgical Guide for Optimal Positioning of Mini-Implants
Volume 39 : Number 5 : Page 317 : May 2005
Optimal positioning has always been critical to the effectiveness of dental implants. The choice of location depends on the initial diagnosis, the purpose of the implant therapy, the proximity of adja...
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The Merits of Lay Consultation
Volume 13 : Number 6 : Page 377 : Jun 1979
In the past, when practitioners knew less about medicine and dentistry and more about local mores, the family physician and the neighborhood dentist were deferred to, respected and treated as communit...
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