Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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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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Short-Term, Intensive Use of the Tooth Positioner in Case Finishing
Volume 36 : Number 4 : Page 216 : Apr 2002
When a patient's occlusion is nearly ideal and further changes in wires or brackets could create new problems, or when a patient's interest and cooperation have run out, we find a tooth positioner ben...
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Superelastic Nickel Titanium Spring Clips for the SPEED Appliance
Volume 36 : Number 9 : Page 520 : Sep 2002
The nickel titanium SPEED SE* bracket (Fig. 1) is much more efficient and user-friendly than its stainless steel predecessor for several reasons. First, the more accessible labial window is easier to ...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Comparative Study of Manual and Computerized Cephalometric Analyses
Volume 38 : Number 5 : Page 293 : May 2004
This month's Cutting Edge column caused me to reflect on my personal experience with "smart" diagnostic software. Over the years, as my practice became busier, I found myself occasionally delegating a...
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Uprighting Mesially Impacted Second Molars with Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 41 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2007
Although mesial impaction of a mandibular second molar is relatively rare, with a prevalence of about .3%,1,2 it can present a difficult clinical problem. The orthodontist usually needs to upright the...
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A Simple Three-Dimensional Guide for Safe Miniscrew Placement
Volume 41 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2007
Miniscrews are small enough to be inserted into narrow spaces that could not be used with endosseous implants, such as the alveolar bone between the roots of adjacent teeth.1-18 Miniscrew placement in...
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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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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Volume 35 : Number 6 : Page 365 : Jun 2001
With a sizable percentage of orthodontists entertaining the idea of selling a practice, taking on an associate or partner, or just slowing down, the subject of transition has become more topical than ...
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A Combined Fixed-Removable Approach to the Treatment of Impacted Maxillary Canines
Volume 9 : Number 3 : Page 162 : Mar 1975
There was a time in Europe when it was generally considered that all orthodontic movements could be effected by removable appliances alone. With the evolution of multibanded techniques, it has been sh...
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The Bioplast Positioner: A New Production Method
Volume 10 : Number 9 : Page 692 : Sep 1976
Some years ago machines for heatforming of thermoplastic material under pressure or vacuum were developed for dental purposes. In 1969 an elastic material for use in these machines became available un...
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Relationship of Children's Compliance to Mothers' Health Beliefs and Behavior
Volume 22 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1988
The relatively modest amount of research that has examined medical and dental compliance in children has produced few significant results, despite the importance of patient cooperation.1 The Health Be...
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Cephalometric Evaluation of Skeletal Open- and Deep-Bite Tendencies
Volume 26 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1992
The influence of mandibular growth rotation in the development of deep or open bites before, during, or after orthodontic intervention has been the subject of extensive investigations over the past 40...
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Statically Determinate Transpalatal Arches
Volume 28 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1994
Passive transpalatal arches, used for reinforcement of anchorage, can be either soldered to molar bands or bent to fit passively into lingual sheaths or brackets.1-7 However, transpalatal arches can a...
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CASE REPORT
Bilateral Transposition of Maxillary Canines to the Incisor Region
Volume 33 : Number 11 : Page 651 : Nov 1999
The following case illustrates the orthodontic and restorative management of a Class III patient with bilateral transposition of maxillary canines to the incisor region, complicated by canine impact...
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Cantilever Mechanics for Treatment of Impacted Canines
Volume 34 : Number 11 : Page 647 : Nov 2000
In the total force system produced by a set of brackets and continuous archwires, the forces placed on each individual tooth cannot be measured by the orthodontist.1 The major drawback of such a forc...
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A Three-Dimensional Radiographic-Surgical Guide for Mini-Implant Placement
Volume 40 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2006
The latest titanium miniscrews are small enough that even anatomical regions with minimal bone quantity can be used as implant sites for skeletal anchorage.1-16 The interradicular septum is one of the...
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A Simple Method of Assessing Anteroposterior Skeletal Pattern from a Lateral Cephalogram
Volume 43 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2009
Cephalometric analysis is often used as an adjunct to clinical assessment of the anteroposterior skeletal pattern and maxillomandibular discrepancy.1 Many such methods, however, are complex and time-c...
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Miniscrew-Supported Transitional Tooth Replacement: An Esthetic Alternative
Volume 44 : Number 5 : Page 321 : May 2010
When a patient presents with a missing lateral incisor, the orthodontist can propose canine substitution or prosthetic replacement, neither of which is ideal in all circumstances.1-3 If canine substit...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Tracking Employee Management Metrics
Volume 49 : Number 5 : Page 331 : May 2015
Employee management is probably the most stressful part of running an orthodontic practice. To be an effective leader, you need to practice strong communication, establish clear expectations, and set ...
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Single Lower Incisor Extractions in Adult Invisalign Patients
Volume 52 : Number 8 : Page 419 : Aug 2018
In treating an adult Class I patient with a harmonious profile, the orthodontist often has to decide between incisor protrusion or a reduction in tooth size. Now, as shown by Drs. Antelo, Meira, Miyoshi, Allahham, and Tanaka, clear aligners provide an esthetic alternative for adults who meet the criteria for single lower incisor extractions.
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