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Targeted Mechanics for Treatment of Patients with Severe Short-Root Anomaly
Volume 51 : Number 5 : Page 279 : May 2017
Short-root anomaly (SRA), which was first described by Lind in 1972,1 is characterized by abnormally short and plump roots.1,2 It is commonly misdiagnosed as root resorption, but is in fact a developm...
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Volume 3 : Number 10 : Page 554 : Oct 1969
554-jco-img-0.jpgA Boley gauge can be made less bulky for use in the mouth by grinding of the extensions for thickness measurement. The photo shows instruments before and after modification. 554-jco-i...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Bonding to Fractured Anterior Teeth
Volume 31 : Number 4 : Page 252 : Apr 1997
We have had a difficult time bonding brackets to the composite resin used for repairing fractured anterior teeth (A). We found that we could cut a window in a crown form exactly where we wanted the br...
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PEARLS
Volume 41 : Number 7 : Page 382383 : Jul 2007
After debonding, the long-term stability of orthodontic results must be monitored during routine retention checks. Most clinicians, however, do not use a standardized, systematic approach to these imp...
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ALIGNER CORNER
Complex Treatment with Clear Aligners
Volume 55 : Number 1 : Page 10 : Jan 2021
It’s been two years since JCO has published an issue devoted entirely to clear aligner therapy. That makes it past time to revisit its progress as a technique capable of treating complex orthodontic p...
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CLINICAL AID
Smoothing Rough Edges of Removable Appliances
Volume 31 : Number 1 : Page 54 : Jan 1997
Removable orthodontic appliances, whether constructed of conventional acrylic or of thermoplastic material such as Essix*,1,2 can chip or splinter after prolonged use or mishandling, resulting in pati...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Correction of Anterior Crossbite in the Mixed Dentition
Volume 35 : Number 2 : Page 87 : Feb 2001
Anterior crossbite can be easily corrected in the mixed dentition using direct-bonded buttons and cross-elastics (Fig. 1). The correction is quick, sometimes occurring in less than a week, and general...
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Predictable Retention for the Periodontally Compromised Patient
Volume 38 : Number 1 : Page 14 : Jan 2004
The retention of completed orthodontic treatment results1-5 can be especially challenging in adult patients with significant alveolar bone loss. These patients often experience an unusual degree of re...
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Volume 29 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1995
The ideal orthodontic device would correct a malocclusion during normal growth and function. It would be invisible and comfortable, and would not require patients to assist in their own treatment, oth...
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A New Telescopic Maxillary Expander
Volume 29 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1995
Maxillary expansion screws have been a source of frustration to orthodontists for many years. The traditional jackscrews are difficult for patients to activate. Longer screws, which provide the most e...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Solving the Molar-Distalization Dilemma
Volume 46 : Number 8 : Page 453 : Aug 2012
Almost exactly eight years ago, I wrote an Editor's Corner entitled "The Fascination of the Class II". In that editorial, I posed the question, "Just what is it about the Class II malocclusion that so...
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A Psychological Approach to Thumbsucking
Volume 34 : Number 8 : Page 478 : Aug 2000
Thumbsucking is one of the most common pathological syndromes encountered in orthodontic practice (Fig. 1). A parafunction that involves a kind of erogenous stimulation of a highly sensitive area, thu...
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Volume 6 : Number 7 : Page 406 : Jul 1972
The orthodontist usually directs the oral surgeon to make an attachment to an impacted tooth. This means removing enough tissue to permit placement of a cervical wire, crown form, casting, or pin. Man...
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In-Office Bracket Reconditioning
Volume 15 : Number 9 : Page 635 : Sep 1981
A practical system has been developed for in-office reconditioning of debonded attachments, which can be performed easily by auxiliary personnel. In the past, brackets and other attachments had a rath...
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CLINICAL AID
An Easy-to-Tie Elastomeric Module
Volume 35 : Number 10 : Page 641 : Oct 2001
Elastomeric modules have been a common part of orthodontic practice for more than 30 years, since their introduction by Drs. Klein and Anderson in 1967*. The modules have remained basically unchange...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 6 : Page 357 : Jun 2025
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique used to restore breathing and circulation when a person’s heart stops. The American Heart Association (AHA) updates the CPR guidelines eve...
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Extraction of First Permanent Molars in Cases of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization
Volume 58 : Number 3 : Page 157 : Mar 2024
Drs. Retrouvey, Tandale, Vu, and Chamberland discuss the advantages gained by extraction of hypomineralized first permanent molars during the early mixed dentition. Four cases demonstrate the effects of such treatment on the evolution of the second permanent molars.
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Cephalometric Diagnosis Using the Quadrilateral Analysis
Volume 4 : Number 1 : Page 30 : Jan 1970
When diagnosing an orthodontic case one must begin by recognizing if any skeletal problem exists. This is necessary in order to see the malocclusion in its proper perspective. All too often the same...
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The Anterior Biteplane Nightguard for Neuromuscular Deprogramming
Volume 42 : Number 2 : Page 84 : Feb 2008
Referring dentists often consult orthodontists about the appropriate types of nightguards for patients with TMJ dysfunction. The standard full-coverage, flat-plane splint is often found to be ineffect...
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Volume 27 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1993
Topics include TMJ and practice newsletters.1. What percentage of your orthodontic patients would you estimate show TMJ signs or symptoms before treatment? during treatment? after treatment? Responses...
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