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Tip and Torque Control in Complex Extraction Treatment with Preadjusted Lingual Appliances
Volume 55 : Number 5 : Page 265 : May 2021
Drs. Albertini, Albertini, Lombardo, and Siciliani describe two multidisciplinary adult extraction cases (one presurgical) in which outstanding results were achieved with a preadjusted lingual system and simple sliding mechanics. Keys to anterior tip and torque control are highlighted.
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PEARLS
Posterior Functional Bite Turbos for Sagittal Correction
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 435 : Jul 2021
This Pearl describes the application of functional resin turbos on the upper and lower premolars to help correct a Class II malocclusion. When used in conjunction with fixed appliances and elastics, their effect is similar to that of a Twin Block.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Ask Ann Marie: Background Checks
Volume 55 : Number 11 : Page 694 : Nov 2021
In this regular feature of JCO’s Management & Marketing column, Dr. Gorczyca will answer readers’ questions on practice management. This month, she responds to a query about performing background checks on new employees, including the orthodontist’s responsibilities before, during, and after the process.
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DIGITAL ORTHO LAB
New Intraoral Scanning Technique for a Replacement Miniscrew-Assisted Appliance
Volume 56 : Number 11 : Page 678 : Nov 2022
In this month’s installment, the authors describe a fully digital workflow for adding expansion capacity to a boneborne palatal expander (MARPE). The replacement expander is virtually designed before removing the original appliance, allowing the new MARPE to be delivered without a delay.
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Alignment of Impacted Canines with Cantilevers and Box Loops
Volume 33 : Number 2 : Page 82 : Feb 1999
The availability of new materials has stimulated the development of various appliance designs for alignment of impacted canines. Superelastic wires, elastic threads, and chain elastics have made pread...
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DIGITAL ORTHO LAB
Three-Dimensionally Printed Monolithic Riding Pontics
Volume 59 : Number 2 : Page 115 : Feb 2025
Drs. Kim, Alexander, Norton, Arnason, and Ellis provide a workflow for designing and fabricating personalized riding pontics with improved esthetics and fit. A monolithic design eliminates the bracket-tooth interface, where conventional pontics are most likely to fail.
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The K-9 Spring for Alignment of Impacted Canines
Volume 34 : Number 10 : Page 606 : Oct 2000
Ectopic eruption and impaction of the maxillary permanent canines occurs in about 2% of orthodontic patients.1-4 Impactions are twice as common in females as in males,5 and the incidence of palatal ...
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A New, Encapsulated Glass Ionomer for Band Cementation
Volume 35 : Number 7 : Page 413 : Jul 2001
Enamel demineralization is more commonly associated with cemented bands than with bonded brackets.1-3 The properties of conventional orthodontic cements, including high solubility in oral fluids and ...
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Volume 16 : Number 11 : Page 766 : Nov 1982
766-jco-img-0.jpgAn office manual, which is a compilation of practice philosophy, policies, and procedures, should be an indispensable part of any practice. A newly hired auxiliary should receive a co...
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Palatal Expansion with a New Twist
Volume 28 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1994
Over the years, many modifications of the original jackscrew expansion appliance, introduced by W.H. Dwinell in 1857, have been produced. Dwinell's expansion appliance was wedged into place between th...
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Volume 6 : Number 2 : Page 75 : Feb 1972
75-jco-img-0.jpgSwagings are used routinely in our office for the upper lateral incisors and the four cuspids. We find that this type of coverage increases retention and protection. When one becomes p...
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A New and Simple Palate Splitting Device
Volume 7 : Number 6 : Page 368 : Jun 1973
Since the revival of palatal suture splitting devices by Dr. Andrew Haas, it has been apparent that a more simple, but equally efficient, appliance was needed. The construction of bands, taking an imp...
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Improved Laboratory Procedure for Indirect Bonding of Attachments
Volume 12 : Number 4 : Page 300 : Apr 1978
Several methods for the placement of orthodontic brackets on dental casts are currently used in the indirect bonding technique originated by Drs. Silverman and Cohen.2-4 These include attachment by me...
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Volume 12 : Number 11 : Page 796 : Nov 1978
In Newsletter No. 7 of the Australian Begg Lightwire Study Group (May, 1977) there is a message from Dr. P. R. Begg: " ... Dr. Begg has asked me to point out some of the more recent improvements in th...
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The "Three-Cornered Space" Pitfall in Adult Treatment
Volume 14 : Number 2 : Page 104 : Feb 1980
There are a number of pitfalls in adult orthodontic treatment. The "three-cornered space" phenomenon ranks as one of the most important. Rather frequently, an adult patient will develop a rather unsig...
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Volume 16 : Number 10 : Page 694 : Oct 1982
This appliance is less bulky than the acrylic removable appliances, and yet can perform many of the functions of several different appliances all at the same time. It incorporates in a single removabl...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Archwire Engagement on Posterior Fixed Bridges
Volume 19 : Number 8 : Page 588 : Aug 1985
We have developed an appliance for managing orthodontic treatment of patients with posterior fixed bridges. The technique is simple, does not damage the bridge, and can be used with any edgewise techn...
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Treatment of Cruson's and Apert's Syndromes
Volume 20 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1986
For 15 years Dr. Paul Tessier of Paris, France, has been coming to Houston to perform remarkable surgery on patients with Cruson's and Apert's syndromes, as well as other types of maxillofacial surger...
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Volume 20 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1986
The effectiveness of cold disinfection is measured in the laboratory by mixing two solutions: a test solution with a known bacteria count, and a disinfecting solution with a chemical agent of chosen c...
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The Effect of Prophylaxis with a Commercial Paste Before Bonding
Volume 22 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1988
A thorough prophylaxis before acid etching of enamel has been shown necessary to insure a strong bond.1-3 Acid treatment alone is incapable of removing the pellicle and microorganisms that can comprom...
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