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CASE REPORT
Presurgical Class III Treatment Using Lingual Appliances for Two-Dimensional Tooth Movement
Volume 47 : Number 11 : Page 681 : Nov 2013
Although lingual appliances were not originally considered suitable for surgical-orthodontic cases,1,2 recent reports have demonstrated successful results.3-5 When only two-dimensional movements of th...
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CASE REPORT
Class III Camouflage Treatment with the Biofunctional Technique
Volume 52 : Number 0 : Page 351 : Jun 2018
Adults with severe skeletal Class III discrepancies often refuse surgical treatment, leaving orthodontic camouflage as the best alternative. Dr. Valarelli and colleagues present a nonextraction case in which Biofunctional appliances were successfully combined with Class III intermaxillary elastics.
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CASE REPORT
Molar Intrusion Using Clear Aligners Without Additional Anchorage Devices
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 419 : Jul 2021
Several authors have contended that clear aligners can provide enough vertical control for maxillary molar intrusion without miniscrew anchorage. In this case, an upper first molar is intruded using only aligners and bonded attachments, while bleaching and prosthetic restoration are performed during the final stage.
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Volume 8 : Number 8 : Page 455 : Aug 2002
Fixed appliance treatment of Class II malocclusions often requires intrusion and retraction of the anterior segment, which, in turn, usually necessitate mechanical reinforcement of posterior anchorage...
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Surgical Correction of Mesially Impacted Mandibular Second Molars
Volume 37 : Number 4 : Page 209 : Apr 2003
Partial or total impaction of mandibular second molars can prolong orthodontic treatment, especially in deep-bite cases, where leveling these teeth is the key to correcting the curve of Spee. Such imp...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 28 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1994
The Carrot or the Stick?There is a good question in orthodontic practice with regard to how much a system of rewards affects the commitment of our employees and of our patients. This was brought to mi...
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Computer-Aided Fabrication of Bonded Lingual Retainers
Volume 29 : Number 10 : Page 559 : Oct 1996
Since the introduction of acid etching, several methods and a variety of wires have been proposed for fabrication and direct or indirect bonding of fixed retainers to the lingual surfaces of the lower...
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Volume 7 : Number 4 : Page 246 : Apr 1973
Study model casts are one of the most valuable records in an orthodontic office. Two basic problems that orthodontists have with these models are: air bubbles on the occlusal surfaces and the incisal ...
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Volume 11 : Number 8 : Page 523 : Aug 1977
One of the first questions asked by orthodontists learning the techniques of bracket bonding is, "How do I get them off?" After considerable experimentation, I arrived at a technique which I have empl...
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Banded Mandibular Adjustable Retainer
Volume 25 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1991
Long-term retention of the mandibular incisors has always been a problem for orthodontists.1 Removable retainers depend on patient cooperation. Fixed cuspid-to-cuspid retainers must be constructed wit...
2771.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 42 : Number 8 : Page 433 : Aug 2008
I recently received a copy of Dr. R.G. "Wick" Alexander's new book, The 20 Principles of the Alexander Discipline. Dr. Alexander has been a familiar face on the orthodontic lecture circuit for many ye...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 53 : Number 3 : Page 137 : Mar 2019
Many patients who could benefit from orthodontic treatment are hesitant to start, even after a detailed examination and consultation process. They almost always want straighter teeth, a “better bite,”...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 53 : Number 12 : Page 696 : Dec 2019
While claims of the popularity of different appliances are always a little suspect—usually due to a lack of rigorous scientific method in the survey—it cannot be denied that the Herbst appliance is on...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 57 : Number 3 : Page 148 : Mar 2023
A traumatic bone cyst (TBC) is a non-neoplastic intraosseous pseudocyst. Essentially, it is a noncancerous bony cavity in the jaw. TBCs are considered pseudocysts due to an absence of an epithelial li...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 3 : Page 156 : Mar 2025
Chicken soup, affectionately known as “Jewish penicillin,” is widely celebrated for its comforting and healing properties. The nickname derives from a long-standing belief in its medicinal qualities, ...
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Mixed-Dentition Treatment with Clear Aligners and Vibratory Technology
Volume 54 : Number 4 : Page 208 : Apr 2020
Invisalign therapy allows simultaneous alignment and expansion to be performed in Phase I treatment, as demonstrated by Drs. Gorton, Bekmezian, and Mah in three cases. The AcceleDent device was used daily by these preteen patients to shorten treatment.
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Volume 18 : Number 3 : Page 198 : Mar 1984
There is a time in everyone's professional career when he is building and expanding his practice and his goals, and a time when he would like to slow down with a more relaxing practice or even, as I l...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Computer-Aided Bracket Placement for Indirect Bonding
Volume 39 : Number 11 : Page 653 : Nov 2005
I love systems. Every orthodontic practice consists of a series of systems that we put in place to accomplish important tasks. Some systems are better than others; many are essential to the health of ...
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The Transplantation of Maxillary Canines
Volume 4 : Number 2 : Page 77 : Feb 1970
The problem of the unerupted, maxillary canine lying in an unfavourable position is one that frequently confronts the orthodontist. Bass (1966) found that 1.5% of the total cases referred to a regiona...
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CASE REPORT
Maximizing Facial Esthetics in a Brachyfacial Class II Deep-Bite Case
Volume 43 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2009
Combined surgical-orthodontic treatment of dentofacial deformities presents various challenges in both diagnosis and mechanotherapy.1 A skeletal Class II with deep bite is a prime example. In a patien...
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