Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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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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Nickel Titanium Uprighting Spring
Volume 28 : Number 1 : Page 50 : Jan 1994
Uprighting springs have long been an integral part of various orthodontic techniques (Fig. 1). Their applications have included root uprighting after retraction of canines and premolars, braking mecha...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Nickel Titanium Wires and Referrals from General Dentists
Volume 26 : Number 10 : Page 687 : Oct 1992
What do you regard as the principal indications for using a nickel titanium archwire in particular stages of treatment? The vast majority of respondents felt that nickel titanium archwires were partic...
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PEARLS
Hot-Water Bath Facilitates Ceramic Debracketing
Volume 37 : Number 11 : Page 620 : Nov 2003
When orthodontists remove metal mesh brackets, we peel them off, similar to removing a pop-top on a can. Attempting the same method with sapphire brackets places an excessive load on the teeth. Becaus...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Six Steps to Wealth and Financial Independence
Volume 39 : Number 10 : Page 591 : Oct 2005
Have you ever wondered if you will have enough money to retire? At what age you will be able to retire? How much life insurance you need? What your family will live on if you die young? Whether you're...
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PEARLS
Volume 51 : Number 1 : Page 46 : Jan 2017
Many patients in the mixed dentition exhibit both maxillary constriction and a severe overbite. This article describes a simple modification of a Haas-type expander that can achieve simultaneous transverse and vertical correction, permitting earlier bracketing of the lower incisors. NEAL D. KRAVITZ, DMD, MS, Associate Editor for Pearls
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PEARLS
An Efficient and Effective Technique for Uprighting Mesially Erupting Lower Second Molars
Volume 51 : Number 3 : Page 179 : Mar 2017
Orthodontists can never have enough techniques in their armamentaria for uprighting mesioangular lower second molars. In this Pearl, as an alternative to a Halterman appliance, the authors use a beta ...
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PEARLS
A Crimpable Stopper for Tooth Rotation
Volume 54 : Number 6 : Page 369 : Jun 2020
Bonding a bracket to a severely rotated tooth is difficult because of the lack of space. Dr. Masters proposes a crimpable archwire stopper as an alternative to a bonded eyelet for derotating a lower canine, as demonstrated in an adult patient.
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Product News in February 2022 Issue
Volume 56 : Number 2 : Page 133 : Feb 2022
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
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Rapid Class II Correction with a Headgear-Expander
Volume 27 : Number 9 : Page 503 : Sep 1993
Since Haas introduced his rapid palatal expander,1,2 orthodontists have combined RPE appliances in various ways with other mechanics.3-7 This article will describe and illustrate a method of treating ...
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Disinfection of Removable Appliances
Volume 19 : Number 4 : Page 293 : Apr 1985
As more orthodontists use removable appliances, there is an increased ethical and legal responsibility to prevent the spread of infectious diseases that can be carried on these appliances. Removable r...
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