Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
2701.
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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Surgical Stents for Accurate Miniscrew Insertion
Volume 40 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2006
Orthodontic miniscrews provide stable skeletal anchorage for both direct and indirect orthodontic traction.1-8 These implants, which have evolved from maxillofacial fixation screws, rely primarily on ...
2703.
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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Long-Term Results of Permanent Bonded Retention
Volume 44 : Number 10 : Page 611 : Oct 2010
Relapse or age-related deterioration in arch alignment, or both, occurs in more than 90% of orthodontic patients after their appliances are removed.1,2 Permanent retention has been found to be the mos...
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An Improved Pinning Technique for Elevating Impacted Teeth
Volume 2 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1968
There is a diversity of methods and opinions on surgical and orthodontic procedures for the treatment of impacted or unerupted teeth. These range from exposure of the tooth and watchful waiting to sur...
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Volume 7 : Number 6 : Page 363 : Jun 1973
A totally new intraoral camera, called Orthoscan, has been developed which is producing impressive results as a simple method of checking and recording arch form and symmetry during orthodontic treatm...
2707.
The 'Over and Under' Overlay Wire
Volume 29 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1995
Overlay wires are routinely placed beneath the tie wings above or below orthodontic brackets. However, they have not always been used to their full biomechanical advantage. If an overlay wire is place...
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Volume 31 : Number 7 : Page 446 : Jul 1997
When considering the pros and cons of affiliation with a management service organization, an orthodontist would be prudent to do the math. Stock Math Stock is a major part of the MSO transaction--afte...
2709.
PEARLS
In-Office Fabrication of a Flipper
Volume 50 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2016
Upper lateral-incisor agenesis occurs in the permanent dentition in .8-2% of the population.1 Preservation of an edentulous lateral-incisor space after orthodontic treatment, in anticipation of a perm...
2710.
PEARLS
A Modified Retainer for Class II or III Functional and Surgical Patients
Volume 51 : Number 4 : Page 229 : Apr 2017
Retainers that control anteroposterior correction after orthodontic treatment, such as a bionator or Damon* splint, are often challenging for patients to wear because they restrict mobility. This Pear...
2711.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 58 : Number 2 : Page 87 : Feb 2024
This month, many of our readers will be taking the ABO scenario-based exam, which replaced the traditional case requirements in February 2019. Designed to be an objective evaluation of an orthodontist...
2712.
PEARLS
Phase I Retainer with Pontics for Ectopic Canines
Volume 59 : Number 1 : Page 65 : Jan 2025
Treatment of palatally displaced canines may require Phase I expansion and removal of the anterior deciduous teeth, but many children are reluctant to proceed with the extractions. This Pearl describes a Phase I retainer with pontics that can be used to resolve their concerns.
2713.
Increasing Patient Cooperation
Volume 5 : Number 1 : Page 50 : Jan 1971
One of the most difficult problems in orthodontic practice is obtaining full cooperation from the patient in toothbrushing and in avoiding hard and sticky foods that may dislodge bands. Toward this go...
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Volume 5 : Number 9 : Page 475 : Sep 1971
It seems to me that when we talk about the cant of the occlusal plane, the cant about it should be that you can't assume that the original position is necessarily the correct one and that a change dur...
2715.
CLINICAL AID
Volume 7 : Number 10 : Page 648 : Oct 1973
A new plier, introduced this year, has replaced a few old favorites in my lab. For headgear adjustments, the Face Bow Plier (Dentronix No. 280) is universal, being used for cutting, bending, closing l...
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Volume 16 : Number 11 : Page 765 : Nov 1982
Patients with undersized or peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors are usually unhappy about their appearance, and maintenance of proper space for a permanent restoration following orthodontic correcti...
2717.
A Safe, Effective Germicide-Deodorizer for Removable Appliances
Volume 17 : Number 1 : Page 56 : Jan 1983
Germicidal agents marketed for dentures kill microorganisms and deodorize. However, the cytotoxicity of these preparations precludes their use for applications in which residual chemicals may come int...
2718.
PEARLS
Volume 17 : Number 9 : Page 600 : Sep 1983
It is sometimes difficult to coordinate arches when aligning the teeth in Class III surgery. In Class II surgical cases, the patient can be asked to protrude the mandible to check arch coordination. S...
2719.
Volume 17 : Number 9 : Page 626 : Sep 1983
There is an easy way to determine ANB angle using a simple linear measurement with a ruler directly on a cephalogram, and no need for a tracing or an angular measurement with a protractor. The princip...
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Facial Changes Resulting from Different Treatments in Identical Twins
Volume 19 : Number 5 : Page 356 : May 1985
Although enhancement of the appearance of the teeth has always been a basic aim of orthodontic treatment, improvement in the appearance of the associated soft tissues is still viewed as a desirable, b...
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