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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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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...
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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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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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CASE REPORT
Molar Intrusion Using Miniscrew Palatal Anchorage
Volume 46 : Number 8 : Page 493 : Aug 2012
The hyperdivergent profile that typically leads to anterior open bites is one of the most complex malocclusions facing orthodontists. It is often characterized by excessive maxillary posterior dentoal...
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Volume 58 : Number 7 : Page 20240701 : Jul 2024
This cross-sectional retrospective study utilizes the PES to assess the appearance of the gingiva after Invisalign therapy in 20 patients with unilateral palatally impacted canines. The contralateral canines are used as controls.
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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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A Miniscrew System with Interchangeable Abutments
Volume 42 : Number 10 : Page 574 : Oct 2008
Orthodontic miniscrews have become increasingly popular in recent years because of their versatility, minimal invasiveness, and low cost.1-6 The effectiveness of conventional miniscrew systems is limi...
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A Survey of Patient Opinions on Fixed vs. Removable Retainers
Volume 43 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2009
As many as two-thirds of all patients will demonstrate moderate-to-severe relapse within 10 years after orthodontic treatment.1 As a result, patients are becoming both more aware and more accepting of...
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CASE REPORT
Management of Horizontally Impacted Mandibular Canines in a Skeletal Class II Malocclusion
Volume 54 : Number 5 : Page 277 : May 2020
A 15-year-old patient with “kissing” lower canines is treated without surgery by extracting the horizontally impacted teeth and using a fixed functional Class II corrector to address the skeletal problem. The case is finished to a skeletal Class I and dental Class III relationship.
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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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A Technic for Partially Remineralizing Decalcified Areas in Enamel
Volume 5 : Number 10 : Page 566 : Oct 1971
The problem of decalcification of enamel, under or adjacent to orthodontic appliances, is ever present in an orthodontic practice. In our office we follow a routine to avoid any decalcification as nea...
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