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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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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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CASE REPORT
Optiflex Archwire Treatment of a Skeletal Class III Open Bite
Volume 26 : Number 4 : Page 245 : 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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Volume 2 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1968
We have all heard it stoutly maintained that the intercuspid width is inviolate and that any expansion will result in ultimate collapse. To which, I should like to ask the question: When are we going ...
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A Technique to Prevent Surface Contamination of Etched Enamel
Volume 30 : Number 3 : Page 145 : Mar 1996
It has been recommended that a thin layer of primer be applied to the entire etched enamel surface before bonding to seal the enamel, protect it from decay, and provide maximum bond strength.1-3 If th...
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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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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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PEARLS
Modified Lingual Arch for Simultaneous Uprighting of Bilaterally Impacted Mandibular Second Molars
Volume 60 : Number 5 : Page 331 : May 2026
A chairside-fabricated lingual arch with strategically placed helices delivers simultaneous distalizing and uprighting forces to bilaterally impacted mandibular second molars, providing clinicians with a simple, cost-effective, and customizable solution that avoids more invasive surgical or multi-appliance approaches.
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