Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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BOOK REVIEWS
Atlas of Cosmetic Dentistry: A Patient's Guide
Volume 38 : Number 7 : Page 378 : Jul 2004
MARK J. LANDAU, DDS40 pages, 127 color illustrations. $198. 2003.Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc.555 Kimberly DriveCarol Stream, IL 60188. (800) 621-0387www.quintpub.com Orthodontic treatment today i...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Correction of Incisor Position After Breakage of a Fixed Lingual Retainer
Volume 39 : Number 8 : Page 488 : Aug 2005
Fixed lingual retainers1,2 are subject to breakage from biting on hard substances, trauma, or improper bonding technique.3 If the patient is unaware of the fracture or fails to report it promptly, som...
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A New Device for Traction of Dilacerated Maxillary Central Incisors
Volume 43 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 2009
This article describes a biomechanical approach for treating an impacted, dilacerated maxillary central incisor in the mixed dentition. A new fixed appliance promotes proper sagittal and vertical trac...
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BOOK REVIEWS
The Practitioner’s Credo: Ten Keys to a Successful Professional Practice
Volume 44 : Number 1 : Page 56 : Jan 2010
JOHN B. MATTINGLY, DMD, MS 130 pages. $25. 2009. Morgan James Publishing, LLC1225 Franklin Ave., Suite 325Garden City, NY 11530. (800) 485-4943www.morganjamespublishing.com Dr. John B. Mattingly, reti...
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Management of a Relapsed Midline Diastema in One Visit
Volume 46 : Number 9 : Page 570 : Sep 2012
About 10% of orthodontic patients present with maxillary midline diastemas wider than .5mm after eruption of the permanent canines, and roughly half of these patients experience relapse following orth...
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CASE REPORT
Interdisciplinary Treatment of a Severely Displaced Mandibular Canine: A Long-Term Follow-Up
Volume 46 : Number 11 : Page 687 : Nov 2012
Impacted canines are less prevalent in the mandible than in the maxilla,1,2 and impacted mandibular canines that have migrated to the opposite side of the midline (transmigration) are even more rare.3...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Flowable Resin for Temporary Fixation in Bonding Lingual Retainers
Volume 49 : Number 5 : Page 335 : May 2015
Bonding a lingual retainer at the end of treatment is one of the most labor-intensive orthodontic procedures. Considerable time and skill are required to ensure that the wire is correctly positioned a...
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Uprighting Mesially Impacted Lower Third Molars with Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 50 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2016
The impaction of lower third molars is a common clinical finding, with a prevalence between 9.5% and 39% among different populations.1 Previous studies have indicated that normal eruption of lower thi...
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PEARLS
Inserting Auxiliary Springs into the Acrylic of Rapid Palatal Expanders
Volume 53 : Number 6 : Page 355 : Jun 2019
This Pearl shows how to add a removable finger spring to a standard Haas expander by embedding a tube into the acrylic. The spring can then be used to correct simple problems such as anterior crossbite or midline shift during the passive stabilization period after expansion.
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PEARLS
Digital Superimposition of Intraoral Scans for Early Exclusion of Ankylosis after Dental Trauma
Volume 58 : Number 7 : Page 439 : Jul 2024
Early detection of ankylosis is essential after trauma to the upper anterior teeth. This Pearl describes the use of intraoral scans to track changes in tooth positions and thus exclude a diagnosis of ankylosis in such a case.
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PEARLS
Esthetic Palatal Crib for Anterior Open-Bite Treatment
Volume 60 : Number 2 : Page 93 : Feb 2026
A transparent modification of the traditional palatal crib is introduced for correction of anterior open-bite in the mixed dentition. The appliance improves esthetics and patient acceptance while maintaining the biomechanical effectiveness of conventional crib therapy.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 58 : Number 4 : Page 220 : Apr 2024
Heuristics are mental shortcuts that enable a person to solve problems quickly and efficiently. Think of them as rule-of-thumb strategies to shorten decision-making time. For example, children learnin...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 12 : Page 780 : Dec 2025
Tooth discomfort is a normal aspect of orthodontic treatment, particularly when starting new appliances or making archwire adjustments. Parents frequently inquire about over-the-counter pain relievers...
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Unilateral Upper Central Incisor Space Closure Using Palatal Mini-Implants
Volume 56 : Number 2 : Page 77 : Feb 2022
Drs. Alobeid, Korkis, Popat, and El-Bialy demonstrate the potential of asymmetrical space closure for replacement of a missing central incisor with the adjacent lateral incisor, using temporary anchorage devices for maximum anchorage. The importance of interdisciplinary cooperation is emphasized.
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LETTERS
Economics and Ethics of Two-Phase Treatment
Volume 42 : Number 7 : Page 393 : Jul 2008
The recent Management & Marketing column by Dr. Robert Haeger ("Statistical Analysis of Two-Phase Treatment Compared with Single-Stage Comprehensive Treatment," JCO, March 2008) supports the conte...
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Treatment of Dilacerated Incisors in Early and Late Stages of Root Development
Volume 49 : Number 8 : Page 497 : Aug 2015
Although a dilacerated incisor (DI) is rarely encountered, such an anomaly makes it particularly demanding to restore facial esthetics. Treatment requires a well-synchronized, multidisciplinary approa...
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Creative Adjuncts for Clear Aligners, Part 3: Extraction and Interdisciplinary Treatment
Volume 49 : Number 4 : Page 249 : Apr 2015
In Part 1 of this series (JCO, February 2015), we discussed the use of various adjuncts in Class II treatment with clear aligners. Part 2 (JCO, March 2015) showed how to use aligners for intrusion, ro...
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Volume 4 : Number 12 : Page 671 : Dec 1970
There are ideas that achieve the status of "a well-known fact" through repetition. Some of these have become a routine part of the treatment procedure of many orthodontists without having been proven....
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Common Sense Mechanics, Part 1
Volume 13 : Number 9 : Page 588 : Sep 1979
The title "Common Sense Mechanics" is based on the simple fact that no appliance exists which will allow an orthodontist to treat orthodontic problems without adding the necessary ingredient of "Commo...
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
The Temporomandibular Joint and Craniomandibular Disorders
Volume 26 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1992
DR. WHITE Several articles published within the past 15 years have implicated independent linear movement between the articular disc and the temporomandibular condyle as the source of many joint noise...
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