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Volume 25 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1991
Topics are adult vs. child treatment and use of headgear.1. In your practice, how is adult orthodontic treatment different from child orthodontic treatment in terms of: a. Length of treatment? The maj...
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Canine Extractions: Functional, Esthetic, and Practical Considerations
Volume 54 : Number 3 : Page 210301 : Mar 2021
While extraction of permanent canines is an unusual approach, it may sometimes be indicated due to severe malpositioning or anomalies. Three cases show how satisfactory occlusal and esthetic results can be achieved after unilateral or bilateral canine extractions.
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 32 : Number 10 : Page 601 : Oct 1998
How do you decide on a fee for a case? More than 96% of the respondents based their fees on two criteria: length and complexity of treatment. Additional consideration was then given to any auxiliaries...
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Volume 2 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1968
We have all heard it stoutly maintained that the intercuspid width is inviolate and that any expansion will result in ultimate collapse. To which, I should like to ask the question: When are we going ...
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Modified Nance Appliance for Cases with Missing Anterior Teeth
Volume 28 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1994
Patients who present with missing anterior teeth usually have fixed or removable prostheses. Because anterior bridgework can interfere with tooth alignment, it often must be removed prior to orthodont...
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A Technique to Prevent Surface Contamination of Etched Enamel
Volume 30 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1996
I t has been recommended that a thin layer of primer be applied to the entire etched enamel surface before bonding to seal the enamel, protect it from decay, and provide maximum bond strength.1-3 If t...
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Molar Intrusion with a Palatal Arch
Volume 37 : Number 10 : Page 557 : Oct 2003
Molar overeruption is often caused by missing antagonists in adults or by failure of eruption in growing patients. Either situation can complicate the placement of prosthetic restorations and lead to ...
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A Simplified Appliance for Forced Eruption
Volume 39 : Number 7 : Page 432 : Jul 2005
Teeth that have been fractured at or below the level of the osseous crest present a substantial restorative challenge. Orthodontic forced eruption can be a useful adjunct to a successful restoration i...
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A Modified Kilroy Spring for Eruption of Palatally Impacted Canines
Volume 49 : Number 1 : Page 46 : Jan 2015
The Kilroy I Spring*, introduced in 2003,1 is a versatile auxiliary that delivers slow and continuous force for eruption of palatally impacted canines without the need for patient compliance. It is co...
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A Customized Appliance for Molar Uprighting and Space Regaining
Volume 49 : Number 7 : Page 452 : Jul 2015
Adjunctive orthodontic treatment is defined as tooth movement carried out to facilitate other dental procedures that may be required to control disease, restore function, or enhance appearance. As an ...
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Management of Maxillary Central Incisor Fenestration with a 2 × 2 Appliance
Volume 49 : Number 7 : Page 465 : Jul 2015
A gingival fenestration is a circumscribed defect of the cortical plate that exposes the underlying root surface without involving the alveolar margin of the bone.1,2 Although the etiology is uncertai...
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Modified Quad Helix for Class III Treatment
Volume 32 : Number 10 : Page 626 : Oct 1998
Skeletal Class III discrepancies can be treated in growing patients with facial masks to protract the maxilla1 or chin cups to restrain mandibular growth.2 Orthopedic appliances such as the Fränkel FR...
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Infection Control for Curing Lights
Volume 34 : Number 8 : Page 484 : Aug 2000
With the increasing popularity of light-cured adhesives, the curing light has become a standard item in many orthodontic offices. Several types of barrier covers have been introduced to prevent contac...
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Correction of Single-Tooth Rotations with Rotating Springs
Volume 34 : Number 11 : Page 656 : Nov 2000
Rotations often cause difficulty in finishing fixed orthodontic treatment. Although rotatÂing springs1 are commonly used in the Begg2-5 and Tip-Edge*6 techniques, most preadjusted and standard edgewis...
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The Equiplan-Quad Helix Combination in Deep-Bite Cases
Volume 36 : Number 8 : Page 434 : Aug 2002
This article presents a treatment method and fixed appliance designed to correct dental deep bite in patients of any age, or skeletal deep bite in growing patients. The appliance was developed by Dr. ...
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Stimulating Tooth Eruption with an Eruption Plate
Volume 37 : Number 9 : Page 502 : Sep 2003
When a tooth does not erupt properly, a decision must be made whether to wait for eruption or to surgically expose the tooth, bond an attachment to it, and apply traction. Even if orthodontic movement...
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Volume 57 : Number 9 : Page 522 : Sep 2023
Retromolar miniscrews are used to anchor en masse mandibular distalization in hyperdivergent Class III treatment. The lower third molars are extracted to provide space for the miniscrews and the distal movement, while various measures are taken to prevent anterior torque loss.
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Multi-Phase Treatment Consultation Outline
Volume 23 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1989
The Multi-Phase Treatment Consultation Outline (MPTCO) has been developed over more than 12 years of practice. I have used the current form (Fig. 1) since 1984. Laymen's terms are used as much as poss...
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Don't Keep the Faith... Spread It!
Volume 10 : Number 4 : Page 267 : Apr 1976
267-jco-img-0.jpgIn a sense, all orthodontists are created equal. The free flow of knowledge and scientific information has assured that there is no academic advantage. The universal availability of s...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 19 : Number 6 : Page 401 : Jun 1985
Rx for PROrthodontists have always given lip service to the idea that we are treating the whole person, not just the teeth. In the past, most orthodontists were able to build busy practices without de...
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