Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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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 rotating 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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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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The Influence of Three Types of Positioners on Mandibular Condyle Relationships
Volume 18 : Number 5 : Page 335 : May 1984
It is now recognized that the goal of orthodontic treatment includes not only the proper alignment, intercuspation, and excursion of the teeth, but also the recovery and/or maintenance of the appropri...
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Introduction to LightForce Part 2: Treatment Planning and Clinical Management
Volume 57 : Number 10 : Page 594 : Oct 2023
Part 1 in this series of articles by Drs. Waldman and Bonebreak-Jackson reviewed the unique features of the LightForce 3D-printed fixed appliance system. Part 2 breaks down the key factors involved in treatment planning and clinical management, using typical case examples.
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Volume 5 : Number 6 : Page 332 : Jun 1971
While a person can enjoy a considerable degree of oral health despite dental malformations, a sound occlusion properly equilibrated will contribute to a healthy, functioning mouth with a dentition tha...
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Volume 15 : Number 8 : Page 562 : Aug 1981
With the widespread use of composites, particularly for direct bonding of orthodontic brackets, there has been renewed interest in antisialogogues. A dependable, simple, scientifically based antisialo...
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Predicting Post-Treatment Maxillary Lip Position
Volume 22 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1988
Although the Visualized Treatment Objective has been used as an orthodontic diagnostic technique for many years,1-5 a recent survey indicates that few orthodontists routinely use the VTO.6 It is not t...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
A New Approach to an Old Problem
Volume 40 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 2006
Palatal expansion has been an indispensable component of orthodontic treatment since the early history of the profession. Although the technique has traditionally been used to correct posterior crossb...
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The Shoulder Spring for Eruption of Impacted Canines
Volume 51 : Number 10 : Page 657 : Oct 2017
The authors present a simple device for forced eruption of impacted canines without special patient compliance. Unlike previous techniques, it avoids using the lateral incisors for anchorage, reducing the possibility of root resorption and the need for additional palatal root torque.
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The Miniplate with Tube for Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 7 : Number 7 : Page 407 : Jul 2002
Anchorage control has always been a difficult and unpredictable challenge for orthodontists.1 Unlike headgear, which relies on patient compliance to achieve tooth movement,2 implants provide true stat...
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A New Self-Etching, Light-Cured Bonding System
Volume 39 : Number 10 : Page 584 : Oct 2005
Conventional acid etching creates microporosities in the enamel surface, thus promoting micromechanical retention and increasing the bondable surface area.1-15 It also removes the organic film from th...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Volume 53 : Number 4 : Page 205 : Apr 2019
Dr. Mike Meru reviews the pros and cons of various associateship options for new graduates, including private, group, and corporate practices. He explains the tax differences between employees and independent contractors and concludes with helpful tips for prospective associates.
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The Abuse of Extraoral Anchorage
Volume 11 : Number 7 : Page 483 : Jul 1977
Proper integration of extraoral traction into the orthodontic treatment plan is of utmost importance. Since extraoral orthopedic force can have an effect upon the facial skeleton, this has allowed us ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Volume 28 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1994
One day in the late 1960s, I removed the appliances for one of our neighbors' sons, whose family was socially friendly with ours. After removing the cement and taking the retention records, I dismisse...
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