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CASE REPORT
Treatment of an Impacted and Inverted Upper Premolar
Volume 51 : Number 3 : Page 173 : Mar 2017
The upper and lower third molars and upper canines are the most commonly impacted teeth in the permanent dentition. Impaction can be horizontal, vertical, mesioangular, distoangular, or inverted.1-3 I...
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Accelerated Extraction Treatment with the Invisalign System and Photobiomodulation
Volume 54 : Number 3 : Page 151 : Mar 2020
Drs. Ojima, Dan, Watanabe, Kumagai, and Nanda demonstrate the capability of low-level laser therapy (OrthoPulse) to shorten difficult extraction treatment with clear aligners. The case of an adult female with severe crowding is presented to illustrate their technique.
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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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THE READERS' CORNER
Prescription Drugs and Video Imaging
Volume 29 : Number 10 : Page 648 : Oct 1995
How often and for what reasons do you prescribe any of the following drugs or treatments? Anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants Only a few of the respondents said they prescribed these drugs ro...
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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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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Seven Keys to On-Time Finishing
Volume 38 : Number 3 : Page 155 : Mar 2004
After a few years of experience, every orthodontist discovers that cases prolonged beyond their estimated treatment times create a substantial drain on time and profits. Equally important, extended tr...
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
The Temporomandibular Joint and Craniomandibular Disorders
Volume 26 : Number 9 : Page 607 : 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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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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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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A New Self-Curing Hybrid Glass Ionomer
Volume 31 : Number 5 : Page 315 : May 1997
We reported on a new resin-reinforced glass ionomer cement in September 1995.1 This adhesive, Fuji Ortho LC*, enables an orthodontist to cement brackets successfully to enamel surfaces without etching...
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JCO INTERVIEWS
T. Patrick Tracy on New Computer Technology
Volume 23 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1989
DR. BARNETT Pat, how are practicing orthodontists going to make use of computer technology that is on the horizon today? MR. TRACY Jay, the explosion in computer technology is made up of a combination...
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Treatment of Multiple Ankylosed Teeth Using a Piezoelectric Device
Volume 47 : Number 11 : Page 656 : Nov 2013
Ankylosis is a fusion of alveolar bone with the cementum and/or dentin that may occur either before or after tooth eruption.1 The molars, particularly the mandibular second deciduous molars, are most ...
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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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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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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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