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PEARLS
The Miniscrew-Anchored Cantilever: A Simple Molar Distalizer
Volume 54 : Number 12 : Page 773 : Dec 2020
A device for “noncompliance” Class II treatment is easily constructed by attaching an .040" cantilever wire between a miniscrew and a molar headgear tube. Distal force is obtained from a nickel titanium closed-coil spring, while the direct skeletal anchorage prevents unwanted side effects on the anterior teeth.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Management Consultants: Do They Really Help?
Volume 28 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1994
Dr. Ronald Mackley decided to hire a management consultant after reading in the 1981 JCO Orthodontic Practice Study that practices using consultants had above-average patient starts and income.1 It sh...
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The Role of Acid Etching in Rebonding
Volume 13 : Number 1 : Page 58 : Jan 1979
One of the objectives of etching is to create micropores in the enamel surface so the bonding resin will flow into microscopic crevices, creating a mechanical interlock, thereby securing the bond. Whe...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 27 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1993
Concepts to Live ByAs we grow older, we become less and less sure of many things. So when we come to the end of a professional career, as I have, and still feel strongly about certain concepts, there ...
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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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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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Some Long Term Results of Unilateral and Bilateral Extractions in the Upper Jaw
Volume 2 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Sep 1968
Especially during the last 25 years, extraction of permanent teeth, prior to or during orthodontic treatment, has become a widely accepted procedure. Investigations on anthropology and human genetics ...
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Treatment of Challenging Malocclusions with Invisalign and Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 48 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 2014
Although many types of malocclusion can be successfully treated with clear aligners,1-15 the most difficult cases are not typically handled using only these removable appliances.16,17 By improving anc...
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Effective Communication with Clients: Preferred Communication
Volume 13 : Number 7 : Page 474 : Jul 1979
The purpose of this article is to report the results and some of the implications of a recent investigation into effective communication with orthodontic clients. This particular investigation focused...
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Psychological Problems Following Orthognathic Surgery
Volume 29 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1995
Physically attractive people are generally thought to be more friendly, sensitive, and successful than others.1 Considering the role of the face as a primary means of identification and a source of no...
2672.
CASE REPORT
Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis with a New Ratchet Screw
Volume 40 : Number 4 : Page 219 : Apr 2006
Arch-length deficiencies have traditionally been resolved by interproximal reduction, extractions, or expansion.1-4 In the mandibular arch, the only nonsurgical option for transverse expansion has bee...
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CASE REPORT
Guided Eruption of Multiple Impacted Teeth Using a Modified Miniplate
Volume 49 : Number 4 : Page 273 : Apr 2015
The etiology of impaction is multifactorial1; causes may include genetic predisposition, mesiodens or multiple supernumerary teeth in the anterior maxillary region,2,3 odontogenic tumors such as odont...
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Volume 1 : Number 10 : Page 176 : Aug 2019
Now that you have digested all this material, let’s use our Practice Management Handbook to lay out the steps from graduation to finding a position as an associate, purchasing a practice, understandin...
2675.
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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Common Sense Mechanics, Part 12
Volume 14 : Number 8 : Page 546 : Aug 1980
(CONTINUED FROM PART 11) Applying Principles to Total Treatment Since extraction and nonextraction mechanics have been demonstrated, utilizing the various principles discussed since the beginning of t...
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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 ...
2679.
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
Multidisciplinary Treatment of Anterior Open Bite in a Patient with Severe Root Resorption and TMD
Volume 59 : Number 2 : Page 95 : Feb 2025
Dr. Andrighetto documents an approach to open-bite treatment that reduces the risk of exacerbating preexisting root resorption: a combination of speech therapy, orthognathic surgery, and clear aligner treatment avoids the need for anterior extrusion.
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