Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Good Things Come in Small Packages
Volume 46 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2012
My predecessor as Editor of JCO, Dr. Larry W. White, a good friend and one of my personal heroes, used to give a presentation to orthodontic organizations entitled something like "The Best Ideas I've ...
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Finished Cases and Their Faces
Volume 23 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1989
Patients almost always seek the esthetic rewards of orthodontic treatment-- straight teeth and a nice smile. The orthodontist's responsibilities, however, extend to include a balanced occlusion and go...
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Volume 6 : Number 12 : Page 665 : Dec 1972
Effective oral hygiene for the prevention of caries, periodontal problems, and gingival decalcification of teeth has always been one of the cornerstones of dentistry. Since orthodontic appliances add ...
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Completing the Patient in THIOP with No Balancing Interferences
Volume 4 : Number 4 : Page 207 : Apr 1970
At present our specialty is considered by many dentists to be primarily a cosmetic service, unconcerned with the true dental health of the patient. Perhaps to a great extent such critics have been cor...
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A Method for Eruption of Impacted Teeth
Volume 37 : Number 8 : Page 430 : Aug 2003
Repositioning of an impacted tooth commonly involves surgical exposure and the bonding of a button or bracket to the occlusal or, if possible, the buccal surface to bring the exposed tooth into the li...
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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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CLINICAL AID
It's All Done with Mirrors: Lock Pin Carrier
Volume 4 : Number 6 : Page 354 : Jun 1970
Many orthodontists still require the services of a chairside assistant in order to pin an archwire into position. Described below is an inexpensive but efficient lock pin carrier holding approximately...
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A System for Thorough Retention Checks
Volume 27 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1993
As an orthodontic practice matures, the number of patients in retention increases. The sheer number of such patients may eventually become a management problem. Rather than arbitrarily shortening the ...
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JCO Interviews Morton Cohen and Elliott Silverman on Indirect Bonded Practice
Volume 8 : Number 7 : Page 384 : Jul 1974
384-jco-img-10.jpg 384-jco-img-11.jpg Completely Indirect Bonded Practice GOTTLIEB Is it correct that both of you are using an indirect technique and bonding all your attachments? SILVERMAN With the...
2410.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 21 : Number 8 : Page 493 : Aug 1987
A Question of StyleIn a fictional article that appeared in Harvard Business Review in 1960, Abram Collier postulated a family-owned textile firm--Wickersham Mills--whose founder had just died. A stock...
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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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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 59 : Number 4 : Page 225 : Apr 2025
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias, or thinking error, that leads individuals with low competence to overestimate their abilities. Identified by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruge...
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Effectiveness of a Compliance Indicator for Clear Aligners
Volume 43 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 2009
Patient compliance is crucial in orthodontic treatment involving removable appliances. This is especially true for adult patients, who have No growth remaining to help compensate for poor cooperation....
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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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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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Volume 35 : Number 7 : Page 434 : Jul 2001
TOMAC is a unique surgical-orthodontic treatment planning system (see Part 1, JCO, June 2001). The TOMAC VTO is constructed in three stages: test, presurgical-orthodontic, and surgical. The essentia...
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