Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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Disconnectable Rapid Palatal Expander
Volume 30 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1996
Posterior crossbite can affect the position of the mandible in three planes of space, and therefore is critical in diagnosis and treatment planning.1 The vast majority of crossbites, whether uni- or b...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Puzzle of Facial Asymmetry
Volume 52 : Number 0 : Page 323 : Jun 2018
Of all the causes and manifestations of malocclusion, facial asymmetry is among the most enigmatic. Although it has been estimated that as much as 85% of the general population exhibits some degree of...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 10 : Page 617 : Oct 2025
Historically, the upper central incisors have been the focal point of smile design. They establish facial symmetry by aligning with the dental midline and serve as the foundation for esthetic planning...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 31 : Number 8 : Page 483 : Aug 1997
When a new technology arrives, hardly anyone accurately forecasts how or in what forms it will ultimately benefit us. This is usually because people view the promise of anything new through the prism ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Managing and Marketing the Airway Aspect of Your Practice
Volume 56 : Number 1 : Page 46 : Jan 2022
Dr. Michael Meru discusses the integration of airway management into an orthodontic routine, detailing the patient’s journey in four phases: introduction to your practice, first visit, time in appliances, and debanding through final retainer check, with tips on marketing and referral promotion.
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Enamel Microabrasion for Removal of Smooth Surface Decalcification Lesions
Volume 28 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1994
Despite the best efforts of orthodontists and heir referring dentists to educate patients in proper oral hygiene, some patients still develop dental caries or "white spot" decalcification of the ename...
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CASE REPORT
Interdisciplinary Treatment of a Patient with Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Volume 44 : Number 9 : Page 553 : Sep 2010
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of hereditary disorders primarily affecting enamel formation by ameloblasts. Different manifestations of AI--hypoplasti...
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Distal Movement of Lower Molars with Miniplate Anchorage
Volume 49 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2015
The permanent teeth most likely to become impacted are the upper and lower third molars and the upper canines, followed by the lower premolars. Impaction of lower first permanent molars is rare, with an estimated prevalence of .01%. Treatment options include extraction, with or without osseointegrated implant placement, dental luxation, or orthodontic loading; orthodontic treatment with intra- or extraoral devices; and orthodontic extrusion with screws or plates as temporary skeletal anchorage. Because normal eruption of the lower first and second molars is essential for development and coordination of the dental arches and the facial skeleton, a conservative treatment plan aimed at proper positioning of these teeth in the mandibular arch should be considered whenever possible.
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The Indirect Palatal Miniscrew Anchorage and Distalization Appliance
Volume 50 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2016
Distalization of the upper molars is an important treatment option for the correction of Class II malocclusion. Although extra- or intraoral devices have traditionally been used in such cases, the esthetic and social concerns associated with headgear and the undesirable anchorage loss caused by intraoral devices have prompted clinicians to investigate the possibility of using miniscrew implants as anchorage devices. Most of the miniscrew-supported intraoral appliances used to distalize the upper molars are adaptations of preexisting non-compliance devices, such as the Distal Jet or Pendulum, anchored to miniscrews in the paramedian palate or midpalatal suture. Although these appliances are capable of producing significant distal molar movement, they are difficult to fabricate and, when palatal acrylic buttons are used, tend to impede oral hygiene.
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Volume 56 : Number 10 : Page 567 : Oct 2022
The sliding jig presented by Drs. Pithon, Vieira, Souza, and Freitas is designed to move teeth laterally with support from mini-implant anchorage, thus avoiding unwanted side effects. A complex case is shown in which an incisor was moved across the midline.
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Volume 8 : Number 4 : Page 221 : Apr 1974
Phase IV of the Economic Stabilization Program includes mandatory price control regulations effective January 1, 1974 to which orthodontic fees are subject. The regulation require that each orthodonti...
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Automated Cephalographic Soft-Tissue Analysis
Volume 24 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1990
A multitude of landmarks and cephalometric analyses have been proposed since Welcker first suggested the potential diagnostic value of skull radiographs in 1896.1-19 Soft-tissue analysis, beginning in...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Statistical Analysis of Two-Phase Treatment Compared with Single-Stage Comprehensive Treatment
Volume 42 : Number 3 : Page 149 : Mar 2008
(Editor’s Note: This quarterly JCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Robert Haeger. Every three months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a particular aspect of practic...
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Volume 16 : Number 8 : Page 545 : Aug 1982
With the increasing number of orthodontists, satellite offices are proliferating. This article deals with the physical organization and management of two types of satellites: 1. A satellite located in...
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Cementex: An Insoluble Caries Preventive Cement
Volume 8 : Number 9 : Page 525 : Sep 1974
One of the most disheartening aspects of orthodontic treatment for the conscientious orthodontist is to discover decalcified areas on the labial and lingual surfaces of upper incisors or the buccoging...
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Do Sealants Seal? An SEM Investigation
Volume 26 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1992
One of the most important responsibilities of the orthodontist is the detection and prevention of decalcification1-8 (Fig. 1). It is widely believed that chemically cured sealants provide some protect...
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Clear-Aligner Treatment of Overerupted Upper Molars
Volume 50 : Number 1 : Page 48 : Jan 2016
Loss of teeth is often followed by overeruption of the opposing teeth and consequent esthetic, functional, and occlusal issues. Such overerupted teeth must be corrected prior to any prosthetic rehabilitation. Since coronal-reduction techniques may require additional endodontic and periodontal treatment before final crown restorations, overerupted teeth are typically treated with orthodontic intrusion. Surgically assisted methods such as corticotomy or surgical impaction increase the risks and cost of treatment. Extraoral devices require patient cooperation. Orthodontic correction using fixed appliances and bite planes may cause extrusion of the anchorage unit. Miniscrews can provide absolute skeletal anchorage without the need for patient cooperation, but are more invasive. This article suggests a way to intrude overerupted upper molars using anchorage from clear aligners.
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Carotid Aneurysm Associated with Likely Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Volume 59 : Number 3 : Page 206 : Mar 2025
Drs. Kravitz, Noble, and Grimsely present the case of a patient with suspected Ehlers-Danlos syndrome who developed a giant aneurysm on her carotid artery and provide an overview of potential complications the syndrome can cause in orthodontic patients.
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Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion
Volume 29 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1995
Transverse maxillary discrepancies are routinely corrected in growing patients with appliances that separate the median palatal and associated maxillary sutures.1,2 This type of rapid palatal expansio...
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Volume 44 : Number 6 : Page 385 : Jun 2010
The Lingual Pearl is a passive-guidance appliance used primarily to retrain patients' tonguefunction and for speech therapy.1 It also can be used in orthodontic treatment when it is important to corre...
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