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CASE REPORT
Combined Fixed-Functional Treatment of a Class II, Division 2 Malocclusion
Volume 35 : Number 9 : Page 581 : Sep 2001
An 11-year-old male presented with a bilateral dental and skeletal Class II relationship (with the mandible about 7mm retrognathic), combined with a complete anterior deep bite (Fig. 1). The patient's...
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A Bite Orthotic for the Resting Period Between Two Phases of Treatment
Volume 36 : Number 2 : Page 92 : Feb 2002
Many skeletal Class II malocclusions are now treated during the mixed dentition, using such "non-compliance" systems as the Herbst* appliance, the MARA**, SAIF Springs***, or the Eureka Spring†. These...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Jumbo Separators for Partial Molar Impactions
Volume 37 : Number 1 : Page 33 : Jan 2003
Partial impactions of erupting permanent molars do not occur often, but when they do, they can cause long-term problems such as disruption of the occlusal plane, damage to abutment teeth, and creation...
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Clinical Study of the Effect of No Prophylaxis and Reduced Etching Time on Bond Strength
Volume 37 : Number 2 : Page 99 : Feb 2003
The purpose of the present study was to compare a bonding method of tooth preparation using no pumice prophylaxis and reduced acid etching time to the more traditional method in vivo. In a previous in...
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Clinical Management of Unilaterally Impacted Mandibular First and Second Molars
Volume 37 : Number 3 : Page 162 : Mar 2003
Orthodontic traction of impacted teeth can present mechanical challenges, especially when impacted molars are involved. Tooth impaction is uncommon, however, with an overall incidence of between 5.6% ...
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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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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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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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Atypical Extractions in Adult Treatment
Volume 49 : Number 5 : Page 312 : May 2015
Adult treatment sometimes dictates an atypical or "strategic" extraction plan, especially in a patient with periodontal problems.1-7 Although the decision to extract a permanent canine with periodonta...
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CASE REPORT
Asymmetrical Extractions in an Asymmetrical Face
Volume 54 : Number 3 : Page 177 : Mar 2020
In this patient with a Class II subdivision malocclusion and facial asymmetry, three premolar extractions are employed to correct the deviated midline without surgical intervention by maintaining the molars in their initial positions on the Class II side.
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Designing an Efficient and Economical Operatory
Volume 3 : Number 12 : Page 645 : Dec 1969
Work Patterns in the Operatory In the operatory, seating is required for the patient. It is desirable for the dentist and, sometimes, for his assistant. The dentist should be seated most of the time, ...
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A Multi-Functional Orthopedic Appliance
Volume 20 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1986
A multi-functional orthopedic appliance (Fig. 1) combines the effects of a rapid palatal expander, a Molar Incisal Resting Orthopedic Splint (MIROS), and a lower spring retainer. It is thus able to ca...
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CASE REPORT
Treatment of a Dilacerated Incisor
Volume 22 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1988
Dilaceration is a deformity that results from a disturbance in the relationship between uncalcified and already calcified portions of a developing tooth.1 Trauma has been suggested as an etiological f...
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Precision Bracket Placement Instrument
Volume 23 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 1989
One of the most important skills of an orthodontist is bracket placement. Roth says, "At the heart of every excellent treatment result lies a well-placed appliance, regardless of the appliance that is...
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Effects of Disinfection Procedures on Elastomeric Ligatures
Volume 30 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1996
Elastomeric ligatures are sold in strips, of which the orthodontist may use from one to 30 modules in any one appointment. This leaves the task of disinfecting the remaining modules before they can be...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Skeletal Anchorage in the Mainstream
Volume 47 : Number 12 : Page 701 : Dec 2013
The use of skeletal anchors--variously known as temporary anchorage devices (TADs) or miniscrew implants (MSIs)--has revolutionized the concept of orthodontic anchorage compared to the precepts of a g...
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Effects of Head Posture on Headgear Force Application
Volume 33 : Number 2 : Page 94 : Feb 1999
The type of headgear selected for a particular case depends on both the clinician's preference and the diagnosis, with major considerations including vertical face height, overbite, mandibular plane a...
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A Xenon Arc Light-Curing Unit for Bonding and Bleaching
Volume 34 : Number 2 : Page 94 : Feb 2000
The disadvantage of the first ultraviolet curing lights was that one minute of curing was required per millimeter of thickness.1,2 The benzoin methyl ether component of the early light-cured composi...
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