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Modified Nance Appliance for Cases with Missing Anterior Teeth
Volume 28 : Number 1 : Page 40 : Jan 1994
Patients who present with missing anterior teeth usually have fixed or removable prostheses. Because anterior bridgework can interfere with tooth alignment, it often must be removed prior to orthodont...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Smile Analysis and Emergency Appointments
Volume 42 : Number 1 : Page 29 : Jan 2008
1. Do you analyze the patient's smile as part of your diagnosis? If so, briefly describe your method. The overwhelming majority of respondents said they did analyze patients' smiles. This was usually ...
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OVERVIEW
The T-Zone: Median vs. Paramedian Insertion of Palatal Mini-Implants
Volume 50 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2016
(Editor’s Note: In this regular column, JCO provides an overview of a clinical topic of interest to orthodontists. Contributions and suggestions for future subjects are welcome.) Mini-implants have be...
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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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A New Mechanism for Retracting Anterior Teeth with No Loss of Anchorage
Volume 8 : Number 7 : Page 408 : Jul 1974
The Levis Retraction Assembly consists of a face-bow and a specially designed retraction arch to retract anterior teeth by means of occipital anchorage exclusively. The Retraction Arch The retraction ...
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CASE REPORT
Full-Arch Open Bite Resulting from Second-Molar Overeruption During Clear Aligner Treatment
Volume 58 : Number 1 : Page 59 : Jan 2024
A 12-year-old patient misunderstands her aligner instructions, leading to supraeruption of the second molars and development of a posterior open bite between appointments. The issue is solved by prescribing a new set of aligners with reinforced plastic on the second molars’ occlusal surfaces.
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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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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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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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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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Bonding Fluorosed Teeth: New Materials for Old Problems
Volume 29 : Number 7 : Page 424 : 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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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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