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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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Clinical Use of the Churro Jumper
Volume 32 : Number 12 : Page 731 : Dec 1998
Creekmore recently noted that the easiest task for orthodontists is to align the teeth correctly within the individual jaws.1 This can be done with or without extractions, with or without favorable gr...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 28 : Number 8 : Page 443 : Aug 1994
More than 200 years ago, the Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote: Oh wad some power the giftie gie us to see oursel's as others see us! Many a practice consultant has recommended walking in the front doo...
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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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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 28 : Number 3 : Page 125 : Mar 1994
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 mind by Larry White in las...
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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...
2849.
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...
2850.
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...
2852.
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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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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Preprosthetic Molar Uprighting Using Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 47 : Number 7 : Page 433 : Jul 2013
Unless a prosthetic replacement is inserted soon after extraction or loss of a first molar, the second molar may tip mesially into the edentulous space. Not only will the first-molar space contract me...
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Consequences of Poor Oral Hygiene During Clear Aligner Therapy
Volume 47 : Number 8 : Page 494 : Aug 2013
While the use of clear aligners has become increasingly common in orthodontic therapy, information regarding decalcification or caries in patients undergoing aligner therapy has not been widely dissem...
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A Three-Dimensional Digital Insertion Guide for Palatal Miniscrew Placement
Volume 50 : Number 1 : Page 12 : Jan 2016
Miniscrew anchorage has significantly reduced the need for patient compliance and allowed orthodontic treatment of more types of cases without surgery. Despite its increasing popularity, however, miniscrew placement may be dangerous if the clinician lacks adequate information on the anatomy of the insertion area. Various surgical guides based on digital volumetric imaging, such as cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), have been proposed as aids to allow precise insertion of miniscrews into the interradicular spaces.
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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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