Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
2961.
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 ...
2971.
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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CASE REPORT
Occlusal-Plane Control in a Hyperdivergent Adult Class II, Division 2 Patient
Volume 57 : Number 7 : Page 419 : Jul 2022
In this camouflage treatment, the authors achieved clockwise rotation of the occlusal plane with a Forsus appliance and indirect anchorage from three maxillary miniscrews. Lower-incisor proclination was controlled by using negative-torque brackets and adding lingual crown torque to the archwire.
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Tracking Employee Management Metrics
Volume 49 : Number 5 : Page 331 : Aug 2015
Originally published in 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, estab...
2974.
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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CASE REPORT
Volume 9 : Number 6 : Page 363 : Jun 1975
A patient, previously treated orthodontically, was referred by her dentist because she and her parents were unhappy about the appearance of her mouth, specifically the discoloration of the upper left ...
2976.
CASE REPORT
Lower Incisor Extraction Treatment with the Invisalign System
Volume 36 : Number 2 : Page 95 : Feb 2002
Single-lower-incisor extraction cases have rarely been published, perhaps because there are few patients who meet the standards for such treatment. The following diagnostic characteristics are usually...
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Modified Mandibular Schwarz Appliance
Volume 27 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1993
The Schwarz appliance, as originally developed in Europe, was used with a variety of finger springs and labial wires as the sole tooth-moving appliance in orthodontic treatment.1 Today, American ortho...
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Patient Distraction and Clinical Efficiency
Volume 12 : Number 10 : Page 723 : Oct 1978
It is commonly accepted among psychiatrists that subliminal factors play a major role in an individual's perception of discomfort and his reaction to a clinical environment. Research clearly indicates...
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A Miniplate System for Improved Stability of Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 43 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2009
Despite their growing popularity, orthodontic miniscrews reportedly have failure rates as high as 10-30%.1-4 Miniscrew loosening or tipping can result from any of the following factors: Insufficient ...
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CASE REPORT
Treatment of Mandibular Canine Agenesis with Bone-Anchored Protraction of Posterior Teeth
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 419 : Jul 2020
A 10-year-old patient with a missing lower permanent canine, retained deciduous canine, and peg-shaped upper lateral incisor is treated with rapid maxillary expansion and skeletally anchored orthodontic space closure, thus avoiding the need for future implant rehabilitation.
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