Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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Use of C-Tube Microplates for Controlling the Vertical Dimension During Maxillary Incisor Intrusion
Volume 53 : Number 7 : Page 414 : Jul 2019
C-tube microplates can be adjusted to allow delivery of multidirectional forces for vertical control of the upper anterior teeth. Drs. Noh, Seo, Choo, Chung, and Kim describe the application of bendable I-shaped or long T-shaped microplates beneath the anterior nasal spine.
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A Modified C-Implant for Simpler and More Efficient Treatment
Volume 57 : Number 8 : Page 469 : Aug 2023
The original C-implant was designed to enable partial osseointegration for stability against rotational moments and heavy forces. This second generation overcomes some drawbacks of the first version while taking advantage of the best characteristics of conventional miniscrews. A typical case is presented.
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CASE REPORT
Orthognathic Surgical Planning Using Nasion True Vertical and True Horizontal Lines
Volume 46 : Number 7 : Page 407 : Jul 2012
Reproducibility and reliability are among the most important aspects of orthognathic surgical planning. Although most orthodontists and oral surgeons use Frankfort horizontal and sella-nasion as their...
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Sterilization and Disinfection Considerations in Office Design
Volume 22 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1988
The public's and the profession's keen awareness of the deadly diseases that can be transmitted through cross-contamination of bodily fluids has resulted in a closer examination of orthodontic sterili...
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CASE REPORT
Lower First-Molar Extractions and Directional Forces in High-Angle Class III Treatment
Volume 51 : Number 10 : Page 667 : Oct 2017
A young patient with a skeletal Class III malocclusion was successfully treated without surgery after extraction of the lower first molars. Precise mechanics are recommended to achieve optimal force control and long-term stability in such cases.
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Clinical Overview of InBrace Generation 2.0
Volume 57 : Number 7 : Page 376 : Jul 2023
Dr. Weissheimer and colleagues describe recent modifications and improvements to the original lingual InBrace system, including a redesigned bracket and a new Smartwire with lockets for nonsliding mechanics. The digital workflow is summarized, and a typical case is presented.
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CASE REPORT
Multidisciplinary Treatment of Anterior Open Bite in a Patient with Severe Root Resorption and TMD
Volume 59 : Number 2 : Page 95 : Feb 2025
Dr. Andrighetto documents an approach to open-bite treatment that reduces the risk of exacerbating preexisting root resorption: a combination of speech therapy, orthognathic surgery, and clear aligner treatment avoids the need for anterior extrusion.
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Safeguarding Against Collection Problems
Volume 19 : Number 8 : Page 594 : Aug 1985
Problems with collection of orthodontic fees often start with the attitudes of the orthodontist and staff. The practitioner must have confidence in his or her clinical ability and must believe that th...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 40 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2006
Like a great many JCO readers, I enjoy the benefits of a group practice. There are two common management structures for orthodontic groups. In one, every patient is a patient of the entire practice, a...
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A System for Retracting Canine Roots
Volume 21 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1987
If a force is applied to the crown of a tooth, it produces a rotational moment that tends to tip the tooth. Further, a force applied to a bracket on the buccal side produces another, weaker moment tha...
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CASE REPORT
Second Molar Extraction: The "Second Choice" Procedure
Volume 42 : Number 1 : Page 49 : Jan 2008
Orthodontic treatment once aimed primarily to straighten teeth. Today, in contrast, discussions of orthodontic treatment also refer to beautiful faces, nice profiles, good lip support, and full smiles...
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The Psychological Impact of Dramatic Facial Change
Volume 13 : Number 10 : Page 668 : Oct 1979
Prior to beginning treatment the orthodontist needs to make an accurate evaluation of the self-concept and self-assurance of his patient. Open communication from the start, tailor-made for each case, ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Management Consultants: Do They Really Help?
Volume 28 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1994
Dr. Ronald Mackley decided to hire a management consultant after reading in the 1981 JCO Orthodontic Practice Study that practices using consultants had above-average patient starts and income.1 It sh...
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Some Long Term Results of Unilateral and Bilateral Extractions in the Upper Jaw
Volume 2 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Sep 1968
Especially during the last 25 years, extraction of permanent teeth, prior to or during orthodontic treatment, has become a widely accepted procedure. Investigations on anthropology and human genetics ...
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Treatment of Challenging Malocclusions with Invisalign and Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 48 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 2014
Although many types of malocclusion can be successfully treated with clear aligners,1-15 the most difficult cases are not typically handled using only these removable appliances.16,17 By improving anc...
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Volume 3 : Number 10 : Page 543 : Oct 1969
The Case The case presented in August 1958. The patient was a ten-year-old girl. After three months of observation, a diagnostic study was recommended and completed in November, 1958 (Fig. 1). The stu...
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Bio-Progressive Therapy, Part 10: Mechanics Sequence for Class II Division II Cases
Volume 12 : Number 6 : Page 427 : Jun 1978
(CONTINUED FROM PART 9) The Bio-Progressive Therapy has long been thought of as a sectionalized approach. While, in the minds of most clinicians, a sectional approach to mechanics seems useful only in...
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The Role of Acid Etching in Rebonding
Volume 13 : Number 1 : Page 58 : Jan 1979
One of the objectives of etching is to create micropores in the enamel surface so the bonding resin will flow into microscopic crevices, creating a mechanical interlock, thereby securing the bond. Whe...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 27 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1993
Concepts to Live ByAs we grow older, we become less and less sure of many things. So when we come to the end of a professional career, as I have, and still feel strongly about certain concepts, there ...
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Volume 53 : Number 4 : Page 205 : Aug 2019
Dr. Mike Meru reviews the pros and cons of various associateship options for new graduates, including private, group, and corporate practices. He explains the tax differences between employees and independent contractors and concludes with helpful tips for prospective associates.
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