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3061.
PEARLS
Mouthpiece Modification for Herbst Appliances
Volume 53 : Number 7 : Page 429 : Jul 2019
This Pearl shows how to modify the cheek protection shields and occlusal tabs of an Ultra-Guard sports mouthpiece so that it fits comfortably under the telescoping arms of a Herbst appliance. The procedure can be adapted to work with other bite-jumping devices as well. Includes video.
3062.
PEARLS
Etching Mask for Invisalign Attachments
Volume 54 : Number 3 : Page 173 : Mar 2020
A duplicate attachment template tray is ordered from Align Technology and then modified with a scalpel to remove the composite wells. The modified tray is used as a mask to control etchant placement and thus limit the amount of flash, simplifying the bonding appointment.
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A Modified Pontic Appliance for Treatment of Impacted Maxillary Canines
Volume 55 : Number 8 : Page 460 : Aug 2021
A patient with an impacted upper canine and retained predecessor may be reluctant to have the deciduous tooth extracted because of the resulting unesthetic edentulous space. Drs. Harrison and Park describe a versatile pontic appliance that can be used for temporary camouflage.
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Combination of Clear Aligners and Beneslider for Correction of Severe Midline Deviation
Volume 55 : Number 11 : Page 675 : Nov 2021
Drs. Wilmes, Schwarze, Vasudavan, and Drescher show how unilateral upper molar distalization can correct a Class II subdivision malocclusion, using a palatally anchored device to prevent anchorage loss during clear aligner therapy. A typical adult case illustrates the technique.
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Product News in May 2022 Issue
Volume 56 : Number 5 : Page 313 : May 2022
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
3066.
PEARLS
Uprighting Mandibular Second Molars with Twin Brackets
Volume 57 : Number 2 : Page 121 : Feb 2023
To upright an impacted second molar, an open-coil spring is commonly placed between the first- and second-molar tubes. This Pearl shows how a twin second-premolar bracket can be substituted for the first-molar tube to improve access for placement of the spring.
3067.
PEARLS
Lingual Step-In Bend for Use with Piggyback Mechanics
Volume 57 : Number 4 : Page 248 : Apr 2023
An impacted canine is often extruded with a nickel titanium piggyback wire. A vertical bend in the base archwire will avoid interference with the erupting tooth; if the canine is in the lower arch, an additional lingual bend avoids contact with the opposing teeth.
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CASE REPORT
Volume 57 : Number 7 : Page 397 : Jul 2023
In cleft patients, a maxillary transverse deficiency is often more pronounced in the anterior region. A report of a skeletal Class III case shows how a banded fan-type palatal expander can promote differential expansion and avoid unwanted posterior side effects.
3069.
PEARLS
Selective Bracket Bonding for Correction of Mesial Rotations
Volume 57 : Number 9 : Page 511 : Sep 2023
In this Pearl, a relatively well-aligned tooth is initially left unbracketed to allow placement of an open-coil nickel titanium spring that can rotate two adjacent crowded teeth in opposite directions. An example demonstrates quick resolution of a patient’s anterior crowding.
3070.
PEARLS
Open-Coil Activation of Impacted Canines
Volume 57 : Number 10 : Page 625 : Oct 2023
A superelastic open-coil spring and power thread are employed to erupt an ectopic maxillary canine in a controlled direction. The elastic thread is tied to the distal end of the compressed coil spring, and as the spring opens, the canine is activated vertically and distally.
3071.
TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Improving Patient Comfort with Lingual Sheaths
Volume 30 : Number 9 : Page 524 : Sep 1996
Clinicians use lingual sheaths welded to molar bands for a number of reasons. Some purchase all their maxillary molar bands with sheaths attached by the manufacturer, and use them to hold removable tr...
3072.
CASE REPORT
An Impacted Central Incisor with a Severe Root Malformation
Volume 33 : Number 9 : Page 511 : Sep 1999
This female patient, age 7 years and 4 months, was referred by her dentist because of delayed eruption of the maxillary left central incisor. The patient had experienced a severe trauma at the age ...
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Sectional Ribbon Archwire for Pontic Placement
Volume 34 : Number 11 : Page 654 : Nov 2000
When a patient presents with a missing anterior tooth or loses one through trauma or periodontal involvement, the most common solution is to attach a pontic to a removable appliance such as a Hawley-t...
3074.
CASE REPORT
Micro-Implant Anchorage for Treatment of Skeletal Class I Bialveolar Protrusion
Volume 35 : Number 7 : Page 417 : Jul 2001
Endosseous implants have been used to provide anchorage control in orthodontic treatment without the need for special patient cooperation.1,2 These implants have limitations, however, including space...
3075.
CASE REPORT
Extrusion and Alignment of an Impacted Tooth Using Removable Appliances
Volume 36 : Number 7 : Page 379 : Jul 2002
Forced orthodontic eruption of an impacted tooth can be performed with either fixed or removable appliances. Fixed appliances do not require special patient cooperation and can produce precise coronal...
3076.
CASE REPORT
Lingual Extraction Treatment of Anterior Open Bite in an Adult
Volume 36 : Number 8 : Page 441 : Aug 2002
Treatment of patients with anterior open bites continues to be a subject of controversy in the orthodontic literature.1-5 The first choice one has to make is between surgical and nonsurgical treatment...
3077.
TECHNIQUE CLINIC
A Direct Bonding Technique for Lingual Retainers
Volume 36 : Number 8 : Page 469 : Aug 2002
Lingual retainers can be easily placed and bonded using this technique: Twist four strands of .012" ligature wire together into a fine, smooth braid by rotating two hemostats in opposite directions. C...
3078.
PEARLS
Lassoed Lateral: A Reliable Method for Stabilizing Pontics
Volume 59 : Number 5 : Page 315 : May 2025
This Pearl details a technique for using a stainless steel ligature to securely attach a pontic to a bracket, reducing the chance that it will become unstable or detach over the course of treatment.
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Direct Bonding of Ortho Flextech Lingual Retainers
Volume 38 : Number 10 : Page 554 : Oct 2004
After orthodontic treatment, retention of the mandibular incisors often requires special attention because of their high potential for relapse. Many different removable and fixed retainers have been i...
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CLINICAL AID Imaging of Plaster Casts with a Flatbed Scanner
Volume 42 : Number 3 : Page 165 : Mar 2008
As an alternative to conventional photography, orthodontic plaster casts can be imaged with a simple flatbed scanner for purposes of record keeping, patient education, and research. The use of preform...
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