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2821.
CASE REPORT
Compensatory Treatment of a Complex Class III Malocclusion
Volume 56 : Number 2 : Page 20220201 : Feb 2022
Recent technological advances in thermoactivated and superelastic wires and skeletal anchorage have enabled simpler compensatory orthodontic treatment of skeletal Class III patients without extractions or orthognathic surgery. In this case, the authors use passive self-ligating brackets and extra-alveolar mandibular skeletal anchorage.
2822.
CASE REPORT
Alveolar Corticotomy for Extrusion of an Ankylosed Lower First Molar
Volume 56 : Number 5 : Page 299 : May 2022
Drs. Takagi, Shimzu, and Tanaka discuss the etiology and diagnosis of ankylosis, along with various surgical and nonsurgical treatment alternatives. In this adult patient, an alveolar corticotomy is performed to facilitate orthodontic extrusion of an ankylosed lower first permanent molar.
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Direct Printing of Clear Aligners
Volume 57 : Number 8 : Page 450 : Aug 2023
As illustrated by Drs. Kim and Graf, a new photocurable clear resin enables direct 3D printing of customized clear aligners. The authors discuss the design of vertical, sagittal, and transverse tooth movements; the use of divots instead of attachments; and the importance of proper aligner fit.
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THE READERS' CORNER
Esthetic Brackets and Partnerships & Associates
Volume 32 : Number 4 : Page 235 : Apr 1998
On what percentage of cases are you using esthetic brackets? Forty-five percent of the respondents used esthetic brackets on 5% or fewer of their cases. Another 40% used them on 6-15% of their patient...
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Open-Bite Treatment Using Maxillary and Mandibular Miniplates
Volume 49 : Number 6 : Page 398 : Jun 2015
The development of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) has offered new options for treating orthodontic problems such as anterior open bite by means of molar intrusion, Class II malocclusion by maxilla...
2826.
CASE REPORT
Buccal Corridor Changes for Improvement of Smile Esthetics
Volume 54 : Number 2 : Page 111 : Feb 2020
As observed by Dr. Moura and colleagues in this case, the possibility of dentoalveolar expansion with fixed appliances should be considered when correcting a transverse deficiency, because it may also narrow the buccal corridors without surgical or orthopedic intervention.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Online Reviews: More Important than Ever
Volume 54 : Number 12 : Page 761 : Dec 2020
Online reviews have been found to persuade potential new patients. Dr. Klempner and Ms. Epstein of People & Practice offer tips for encouraging positive reviews and forestalling negative reviews. They also describe a touchless review capture system to coordinate a practice’s patient feedback.
2828.
CASE REPORT
Autotransplantation of a Fully Developed Maxillary Premolar to a Missing Mandibular Premolar Site
Volume 47 : Number 3 : Page 199 : Mar 2013
Agenesis of one or more teeth is among the most common developmental anomalies encountered by orthodontists.1 The reported incidence of permanent-tooth agenesis varies from 1.6% to 9.6%--excluding thi...
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Diagnosis with Computer-Aided Drafting
Volume 20 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1986
Orthodontists have recognized the potential of computer graphics in the research and diagnosis of dentofacial disorders.1 Recent advances in microcomputer technology have led to innovations that are m...
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Volume 28 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1994
1. How often do you attempt to distalize maxillary molars? More than half of the respondents (57%) reported attempting molar distalization "frequently" in their practices. The remaining 43% said they ...
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The SUPERspring II: A New Appliance for Non-Compliant Class II Patients
Volume 33 : Number 1 : Page 50 : Jan 1999
Class II patients' lack of compliance with wearing elastics and headgear can add significantly to treatment time and practice overhead. In recent years, a number of devices have been developed that do...
2832.
CASE REPORT
Mandibular Molar Protraction with the Twin Force Bite Corrector in a Class II Patient
Volume 45 : Number 4 : Page 223 : Apr 2011
Nonextraction approaches to Class II treatment involve either distalization of the maxillary dentition or the use of functional appliances or elastics to achieve a Class I occlusion.1,2 Extraction of ...
2833.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 29 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1995
Rosemary's Baby A couple of friends of mine recently built a new orthodontic office. They and their architect were well aware of OSHA, EPA, and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and they e...
2834.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Take Two Aspirin and Call Me in the Morning
Volume 32 : Number 8 : Page 465 : Aug 1998
A while back I accepted a transfer from a colleague who was treating the patient with four-first-bicuspid extraction therapy for the correction of a Class II bimaxillary protrusion, complicated by a p...
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The K Test and the Condylar Test
Volume 18 : Number 10 : Page 726 : Oct 1984
Orthodontists need precise, routine tests to measure progress. Insufficient or nonexistent progress may go unnoticed, and sometimes aggravation of the initial problem or iatrogenic adaptation may occu...
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Nonextraction Treatment in the Mixed Dentition
Volume 33 : Number 6 : Page 332 : Jun 2000
Better facial and dental esthetics can be achieved in many patients by avoiding mid-arch extractions.1-4 Since the nose and chin tend to grow faster than the dentoalveolar area in the early to late te...
2837.
THE READERS' CORNER
Limited Treatment and Appointment Intervals
Volume 39 : Number 9 : Page 533 : Sep 2005
How often do you offer limited treatment? The substantial majority of respondents reported that they occasionally offered limited treatment to their patients. Fourteen percent frequently offered this ...
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THE HOT SEAT
Volume 47 : Number 8 : Page 462 : Aug 2013
This quarterly column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor John W. Graham, DDS, MD. Selected participants are asked for brief replies to a series of questions on a single topic. Your suggestions for...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Volume 57 : Number 5 : Page 283 : May 2023
An executive coach, Aimée Nevins, responds to questions on how to improve communication and resolve conflicts in an orthodontic practice. Topics discussed include frequency of scheduled staff meetings, “fuzzy thinking,” self-evaluation, annual reviews, and effective patient communications.
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Influencing Patient Cooperation
Volume 14 : Number 6 : Page 417 : Jun 1980
All of us have known the thrill of completing a patient who came to us with an extreme malocclusion and then, on the day of band removal, has given us that grateful smile--and you know he feels better...
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