Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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The Spider Screw for Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 37 : Number 2 : Page 90 : Feb 2003
Orthodontic movements such as anterior retraction and intrusion of overerupted teeth are difficult to achieve without undesirable reciprocal movements of the anchorage units.1-3 Titanium miniscrews no...
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CASE REPORT
Treatment of a Deeply Impacted Mandibular First Permanent Molar
Volume 43 : Number 1 : Page 59 : Jan 2009
Accidental trauma to permanent teeth in children can result in the cessation of eruption due to ankylosis.1-6 Although this situation almost always occurs in the anterior segments, histological analys...
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Maxillary Molar Intrusion with a Single Miniscrew and a Transpalatal Arch
Volume 46 : Number 1 : Page 48 : Jan 2012
Supereruption of maxillary molars is a common finding in adult patients, generally caused by premature loss of mandibular first molars and consequent extrusion of the opposing dentition toward the ede...
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CASE REPORT
En-Masse Retraction of the Mandibular Arch with Skeletal Anchorage in the Buccal Shelf
Volume 56 : Number 10 : Page 597 : Oct 2022
Bodily distalization of the mandibular arch is achieved with miniscrew anchorage in nonsurgical, nonextraction treatment of this skeletal Class III malocclusion. Passive self-ligating brackets allow lighter forces to be applied for sliding mechanics, and intermaxillary elastics are not required.
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CASE REPORT
Correction of Dental Asymmetry Using Miniscrew-Supported Sliding Jigs
Volume 47 : Number 1 : Page 57 : Jan 2013
A symmetrical treatment mechanics are often so challenging as to increase total treatment time, especially in more extreme cases involving unilateral extraction or surgical intervention.1,2 Significan...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Cuspid-Guided Occlusion and Suppliers
Volume 33 : Number 10 : Page 579 : Oct 1999
What is the benefit of a cuspid-guided occlusion? The majority of responses emphasized increased stability and a reduced likelihood of pathology such as TMJ disorders, accelerated attrition of occlus...
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Treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnea with a Tongue Rehabilitation Device
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 400 : Jul 2020
Orthodontists are increasingly involved in identifying obstructive sleep apnea and treating it with intraoral devices. Unlike mandibular advancers, this Tongue Rehabilitator works by raising the tongue and directing it to a more physiological position, thus opening the posterior airway.
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Horizontal Growth of the Soft-Tissue Nose Relative to Maxillary Growth
Volume 26 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1992
Excessive nasal development can be a major deterrent to achieving facial harmony.1 As Posen said, "What appears to be a pleasing and harmonious facial profile at 13 years may be radically changed by t...
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Volume 52 : Number 9 : Page 456 : Sep 2018
Drs. Kravitz, Jorgensen, Frey, and Cope cover the development and applications of common bite turbos. Optimum locations and materials are discussed, along with the advantages and disadvantages of various products. The authors also discuss the uses of functional turbos.
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Volume 30 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1996
Topics are internal marketing and external marketing.1. What are your most successful internal marketing methods? Being friendly and professional, as well as emphasizing excellent patient communicatio...
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A Miniscrew System with Interchangeable Abutments
Volume 42 : Number 10 : Page 574 : Oct 2008
Orthodontic miniscrews have become increasingly popular in recent years because of their versatility, minimal invasiveness, and low cost.1-6 The effectiveness of conventional miniscrew systems is limi...
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A Survey of Patient Opinions on Fixed vs. Removable Retainers
Volume 43 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2009
As many as two-thirds of all patients will demonstrate moderate-to-severe relapse within 10 years after orthodontic treatment.1 As a result, patients are becoming both more aware and more accepting of...
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CASE REPORT
Management of Horizontally Impacted Mandibular Canines in a Skeletal Class II Malocclusion
Volume 54 : Number 5 : Page 277 : May 2020
A 15-year-old patient with “kissing” lower canines is treated without surgery by extracting the horizontally impacted teeth and using a fixed functional Class II corrector to address the skeletal problem. The case is finished to a skeletal Class I and dental Class III relationship.
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A New Mechanism for Retracting Anterior Teeth with No Loss of Anchorage
Volume 8 : Number 7 : Page 408 : Jul 1974
The Levis Retraction Assembly consists of a face-bow and a specially designed retraction arch to retract anterior teeth by means of occipital anchorage exclusively. The Retraction Arch The retraction ...
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CASE REPORT
Full-Arch Open Bite Resulting from Second-Molar Overeruption During Clear Aligner Treatment
Volume 58 : Number 1 : Page 59 : Jan 2024
A 12-year-old patient misunderstands her aligner instructions, leading to supraeruption of the second molars and development of a posterior open bite between appointments. The issue is solved by prescribing a new set of aligners with reinforced plastic on the second molars’ occlusal surfaces.
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THE READERS' CORNER
Smile Analysis and Emergency Appointments
Volume 42 : Number 1 : Page 29 : Jan 2008
1. Do you analyze the patient's smile as part of your diagnosis? If so, briefly describe your method. The overwhelming majority of respondents said they did analyze patients' smiles. This was usually ...
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OVERVIEW
The T-Zone: Median vs. Paramedian Insertion of Palatal Mini-Implants
Volume 50 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2016
(Editor’s Note: In this regular column, JCO provides an overview of a clinical topic of interest to orthodontists. Contributions and suggestions for future subjects are welcome.) Mini-implants have be...
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CASE REPORT
Molar Intrusion Using Miniscrew Palatal Anchorage
Volume 46 : Number 8 : Page 493 : Aug 2012
The hyperdivergent profile that typically leads to anterior open bites is one of the most complex malocclusions facing orthodontists. It is often characterized by excessive maxillary posterior dentoal...
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Volume 58 : Number 7 : Page 20240701 : Jul 2024
This cross-sectional retrospective study utilizes the PES to assess the appearance of the gingiva after Invisalign therapy in 20 patients with unilateral palatally impacted canines. The contralateral canines are used as controls.
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CASE REPORT
Optiflex Archwire Treatment of a Skeletal Class III Open Bite
Volume 26 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1992
Optiflex is a new orthodontic archwire that I designed to combine unique mechanical properties with a highly esthetic appearance (Fig. 1). Made of clear optical fiber, it comprises three layers (Fig. ...
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