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CASE REPORT
Extrusion of a Traumatically Injured Tooth with a Vacuum-Formed Splint
Volume 37 : Number 7 : Page 361 : Jul 2003
This report describes the use of a clear, vacuum-formed splint to extrude a central incisor that was intruded into the maxillary bone by trauma. Although orthodontic archwires are generally used to pr...
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COMMENTARY Esthetic Treatment Planning for Orthognathic Surgery
G. WILLIAM ARNETT, MICHAEL J. GUNSON Mar. 2010
Volume 51 : Number 9 : Page 606 : Sep 2017
Because esthetics, rather than function, is the main reason most patients seek orthodontic care, a simple and practical approach to esthetic diagnosis and treatment planning is of great value to the c...
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PEARLS
Volume 29 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1996
We use an incentive system to encourage team members to take the same vacation time as the orthodontist. Time-and-a-half is paid for vacation days if they are taken when the doctor is out of the offic...
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CASE REPORT
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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Volume 5 : Number 8 : Page 454 : Aug 1971
454-jco-img-0.jpgVarious methods of dealing with impacted canines leave much to be desired. Blood and saliva can weaken black copper cement and cause it to crumble before enough crown has erupted to a...
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Reliability of Measurements from Photocopies of Study Models
Volume 26 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1992
Photocopies of study models have many orthodontic applications. This article presents the results of a study designed to determine the reliability and reproducibility of measurements taken from such p...
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PEARLS
A Simple Remedy for Bond Failure
Volume 39 : Number 1 : Page 47 : Jan 2005
When a bracket fails immediately after bonding, a second attempt, with particular emphasis on moisture control, is usually successful. A small percentage of teeth, however, do not respond to the ortho...
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CASE REPORT
Multidisciplinary Treatment of a Patient with Craniofacial Disorders
Volume 44 : Number 10 : Page 593 : Oct 2010
Interdisciplinary care typically begins with the general dentist, as does the patient's belief in the possibilities of treatment. Development of trust and cohesion among dental team members is a vital...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 27 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1993
Why Won't They?A traditional and still popular theory of employee motivation holds that managers must find a secret button for each employee that, when pushed, brings forth unusual performance. This t...
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Brackets-On System for Recording Mandibular Movement
Volume 16 : Number 4 : Page 263 : Apr 1982
Are orthodontists routinely finishing cases to an optimum functional occlusion? Dr. J.W. Barnett (JCO, January 1978) stated that, much to his surprise, in examining mounted casts of patients immediate...
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The Cervical Vertebrae as Maturational Indicators
Volume 32 : Number 4 : Page 221 : Apr 1998
Because of individual variation, physiological and anatomical maturity cannot be accurately assessed by age alone. Other parameters, such as growth velocity, secondary sex changes, dental development,...
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Early Management of Impacted Maxillary Incisors with Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 49 : Number 3 : Page 185 : Mar 2015
Maxillary central incisor impaction is relatively uncommon, at a rate of only .06-.2%,1 but can be problematic for the clinician when encountered.2-4 Treatment options include orthodontic eruption of ...
2393.
THE CUTTING EDGE
Invisalign Treatment Accelerated by Photobiomodulation
Volume 50 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 2016
This month's Cutting Edge article describes accelerated orthodontic treatment using photobiomodulation (PBM), a low-level light therapy that has been shown to accelerate bone and connective-tissue metabolism for wound healing in medicine. One commercially available PBM device, OrthoPulse, uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that produce 850 nanometers of light (very near the infrared spectrum), offering a safer mode of treatment than with laser light.
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The Tip-Edge Concept: Eliminating Unnecessary Anchorage Strain
Volume 26 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1992
Tooth movement in any orthodontic technique is accomplished according to one of two distinct schools of thought: 1. Edgewise techniques establish and maintain the maximum anchorage potential of each t...
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CASE REPORT
Treatment of a Brodie Bite in an Adolescent Patient
Volume 58 : Number 11 : Page 20241101 : Nov 2024
In this case report, Drs. Weinstein, Jedliński, Fernandez, Janiszewska-Olszowska, Vergara, and Belfus review the appropriate mechanics for addressing different types of Brodie bites and present the treatment of a 15-year-old female patient with miniscrews placed in the palate and buccal shelf.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 37 : Number 12 : Page 645 : Dec 2003
Retirement is the subject of this month's Management & Marketing column. The article addresses a concern that faces all of us: If you live long enough, you will retire. There are not many 80-year-...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 24 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1990
Hidden Treasures It is well established that orthodontists' expenses are rising faster than gross income, with the result that net income, according to the 1989 JCO Orthodontic Practice Study, is not ...
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New Application of Superelastic NiTi Rectangular Wire
Volume 24 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1990
Nickel titanium (NiTi) alloy wires are now widely used in the medical field because of their unique shape memory effect and superelasticity. Since 1978, we have been conducting clinical studies on the...
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Use of an Impacted Post for Anchorage
Volume 5 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1996
Endosseous implants made from a variety of materials and designs have been used as anchors to facilitate orthodontic and orthopedic retraction.1-15 Impacted posts are also used for suturing in periodo...
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Clinical Application of Micro-Implant Anchorage
Volume 5 : Number 5 : Page 298 : May 2002
Conventional methods of reinforcing orthodontic anchorage have several disadvantages, including complicated appliance design and the need for exceptional patient cooperation. Although standard denta...
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