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Volume 57 : Number 7 : Page 418 : Jul 2023
In a retrospective study, Drs. Sharara and Bister evaluate the effectiveness of placing miniscrews on either side of the midpalatal suture, along with a double TPA on the first and second molars, to achieve molar intrusion in anterior open-bite cases.
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CASE REPORT
Forced Extrusion of an Endodontically Treated Lower Incisor Prior to Extraction
Volume 57 : Number 8 : Page 459 : Aug 2023
In this case, a periodontally comprised lower central incisor is orthodontically extruded before its extraction, preserving alveolar bone for a lingually blocked-out incisor to replace it. Prior endodontic treatment allows progressive incisal grinding of the extruded incisor to avoid occlusal trauma.
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Extrusion of Ankylosed Maxillary First Molars Using a Boneborne Vertical Distractor
Volume 58 : Number 2 : Page 110 : Feb 2024
A vertical periodontal ligament distractor is described by Dr. Schmid-Herrmann and colleagues for use in patients with ankylosed upper first permanent molars. The appliance consists of two Beneplates welded together, an open expansion screw, and a cantilever arm to erupt the ankylosed tooth after luxation.
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Comprehensive Phase I Treatment in the Middle Mixed Dentition
Volume 32 : Number 2 : Page 98 : Feb 1998
The intent of this article is to open the minds of orthodontists regarding the effectiveness of mixed-dentition treatment. I do not wish to imply that mixed-dentition treatment (Phase I) can entirely ...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Volume 2 : Number 7 : Page 342 : Sep 1968
The Needle ThreaderA needle threader has proved to be most helpful in broadening the use of elastic thread ligature in orthodontic treatment. The needle threader is a dime store or notion store item u...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
An Indirect Method for Fabricating the Mandibular Cuspid-to-Cuspid Fixed Retainer
Volume 4 : Number 6 : Page 327 : Jun 1970
The mandibular cuspid-to-cuspid fixed retainer is probably the most popular fixed retainer in use by the orthodontic profession today. The purpose of this paper is not to discuss the advantages or dis...
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Direct and Indirect Bonding of Brackets
Volume 8 : Number 5 : Page 264 : May 1974
Bondmor is an acrylated epoxy adhesive specially formulated for bonding metal brackets, although it can be used for plastic brackets as well. In bonding metal brackets, screen mesh metal backings are ...
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An Improved Direct-Bonded Palatal Expansion Appliance
Volume 11 : Number 3 : Page 203 : Mar 1977
A bonded rapid palatal expansion appliance has been described by Cohen and Silverman1 which was a workable alternative to the traditional Haas banded expansion appliance. This article will introduce a...
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A Cephalometric Diagnostic Template
Volume 11 : Number 7 : Page 489 : Jul 1977
Cephalometric analyses are usually done by tracing a cephalometric radiograph and then carefully measuring each of the important angles utilized in one's diagnostic regimen. The measurements most comm...
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The MIROS and IROS Orthopedic Appliances
Volume 20 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1986
Our clinical experience with traditional functional appliances has been that mandibular growth was stimulated only in certain cases-- presumably those with "genetic potential". On the other hand, we o...
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CASE REPORT
Lower First Molar Mesiobuccal Root Resorption
Volume 24 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1990
If an impacted tooth causes resorption of the adjacent root, normal eruption may not take place and the crown-root development pattern can be upset.1-12 Impacted upper cuspids6-9 and lower second bicu...
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Volume 25 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1991
The anterior wall of sella turcica and the cribriform plate (laminar cribrosa) remain unchanged after age 5.1-4 This means that no further growth or remodeling will affect these areas of the cranial b...
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CASE REPORT
Class II Treatment with Elastodontics
Volume 26 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1992
A 6-year-old female was referred for orthodontic treatment because of lower anterior crowding. Diagnostic records revealed a skeletal Class II malocclusion due to a short mandibular corpus (Fig. 1). T...
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The Kilroy Spring for Impacted Teeth
Volume 37 : Number 12 : Page 683 : Dec 2003
Various forms of interarch and intra-arch mechanics have been devised for the eruption of impeded and impacted teeth. One such device, the Monkey Hook*, was recently introduced as a method of applying...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 38 : Number 5 : Page 261 : May 2004
Over the last 18 months, I have been treating the son of a good friend and colleague for what, at first glance, appeared to be a run-of-the-mill Class II, division 1 malocclusion. In the initial exami...
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Piezoelectric Surgery for Exposure of Palatally Impacted Canines
Volume 38 : Number 8 : Page 446 : Aug 2004
Treatment of a palatally impacted maxillary permanent canine often involves surgical exposure of the tooth, followed by orthodontic repositioning.1-10 After the elevation of a palatal flap, the overly...
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Temporary Replacement of Missing Teeth Using Lingual Retainers
Volume 39 : Number 5 : Page 328 : May 2005
This article presents a simple and esthetic method for the temporary replacement of missing teeth using bonded lingual retainers. Procedure 1. At the debonding appointment or a subsequent visit, take ...
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CASE REPORT
Rapid Tooth Movement with a Low-Force, Low-Friction Bracket System
Volume 41 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2007
Orthodontic extraction cases usually take about 24 months to complete. This article describes a case involving four first premolar extractions that was completed in less than a year using a low-force,...
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Midline Diastema Caused by Tongue Piercing
Volume 44 : Number 7 : Page 426 : Jul 2010
Body piercings involving the oral cavity are becoming more and more common. In one study of college students seen at the Mayo Clinic, 10 of 218 males (4%) and 37 of 228 females (16%) had tongue pierci...
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Computerized Skeletal Age Assessment
Volume 44 : Number 10 : Page 598 : Oct 2010
Assessment of skeletal age to determine physiological maturity and growth potential is important in planning orthodontic treatment of growing patients. Current methods rely on radiographic analysis of...
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