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Bonding Fluorosed Teeth: New Materials for Old Problems
Volume 29 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1995
A dental school faculty member once told me that the half-life of a dental education is only seven years, and that it is even shorter where bonding materials and techniques are concerned.1 Recent impr...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 31 : Number 5 : Page 281 : May 1997
A couple of years ago, Lue and I had occasion to stay at the sleek and modern Sheraton Towers Hotel in Singapore. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by name by a receptionist at a large desk. When we a...
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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 20 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1986
Glass ionomer cement contains a powder similar to that of silicate cement and a polyacrylic liquid similar to that of polycarboxylate cement. It was first described in 1972,1 but it was not marketed i...
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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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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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CASE REPORT
Delayed Development of a Maxillary Left Second Premolar
Volume 36 : Number 5 : Page 291 : May 2002
This report describes a multiyear delay in the development and eruption of an upper left second premolar in a Class II, division 1 patient treated with headgear and fixed orthodontic appliances in t...
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A Fixed Reverse Labial Bow for Moderate Class III Interceptive Treatment
Volume 37 : Number 1 : Page 42 : Jan 2003
The treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion, particularly in the late deciduous or early mixed dentition, is one of the most challenging problems confronting the orthodontist. These patients freq...
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CASE REPORT
Delayed Eruption of a Maxillary Second Premolar Due to a Late Bud
Volume 41 : Number 10 : Page 597 : Oct 2007
Delayed eruption of permanent teeth has been attributed to local, systemic, and genetic factors,1-7 but only a few cases of delayed eruption due to late bud development have been reported. Silva Filho...
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Biomechanical Considerations in Treatment with Miniscrew Anchorage, Part 3: Clinical Cases
Volume 42 : Number 6 : Page 329 : Jun 2008
In two previous articles (JCO, February 2008 and March 2008), we described biomechanical variations that may occur during the retraction of anterior teeth using skeletal anchorage. The present article...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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