Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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CASE REPORT
Retreatment of an Adult Skeletal Class II Patient
Volume 47 : Number 9 : Page 545 : Sep 2013
Adult patients may seek orthodontic retreatment because of an unfavorable skeletal growth pattern, an unsuccessful previous treatment plan, post-treatment relapse, or a new self-perception of dental a...
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Volume 50 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2016
Pathological migration of anterior teeth, which is related mainly to bone loss, is common among periodontally compromised patients.1,2 Its overall prevalence is reportedly between 30%2 and 55.8%.1 Ext...
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Management of Partially Impacted Mandibular Molars Using Temporary Anchorage Devices
Volume 51 : Number 5 : Page 275 : May 2018
In a series of six cases, Dr. Di Leonardo and colleagues demonstrate the versatility of miniscrews in uprighting impacted lower molars, using various biomechanical systems to suit different clinical situations while minimizing unwanted side effects.
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Aligner Treatment of Transposed Maxillary Canines and Lateral Incisors
Volume 55 : Number 1 : Page 34 : Jan 2021
Aligner therapy can now be employed to accommodate forced eruption of transposed canines and lateral incisors, using auxiliaries such as elastomeric traction applied directly to the trays. The authors present a typical treatment involving a 13-year-old female patient.
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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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CASE REPORT
Transalveolar Autotransplantation of Impacted Mandibular Second Premolars with Nine-Year Follow-Up
Volume 60 : Number 4 : Page 253 : Apr 2026
This case report documents the transalveolar autotransplantation of two impacted lower second premolars in an adolescent patient, with detailed clinical and radiographic follow-up over nine years. Periodontal, pulpal, and occlusal outcomes are evaluated, supporting autotransplantation as a viable, biologically sound alternative to implants in growing patients when appropriate surgical technique is applied.
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CASE REPORT
Volume 56 : Number 1 : Page 49 : Jan 2022
This adult Class III patient with moderate-to-severe OSA was unable to tolerate continuous positive airway pressure. The authors show how his situation was resolved with maxillary and mandibular osteotomies, followed by clear aligner therapy with miniscrews for attachment of elastics.
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JCO Visits PROfessional Positioners
Volume 9 : Number 9 : Page 563 : Sep 1975
The Editor went to Racine, Wisconsin to interview the President of PROfessional Positioners, Gerry Huge; the Vice-President, Dick Allesee; and the Laboratory Supervisor, Don Riegelman to see if their ...
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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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Retraction of Bicuspids into Edentulous Spaces
Volume 31 : Number 10 : Page 703 : Oct 1997
Retraction of first and second bicuspids into edentulous spaces can make a fixed restoration a feasible alternative to a distal-extension removable partial denture (RPD). Many patients do not wear par...
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