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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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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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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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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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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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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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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 20 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1986
Building FriendshipsAs a consequence of the recent increase in professional liability insurance premiums, professional conferences are beginning to sponsor speakers who are addressing the problem of m...
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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...
2696.
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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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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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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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 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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