Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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ALIGNER CORNER
Class II Correction Using Sectional Clear Aligners
Volume 56 : Number 11 : Page 658 : Nov 2022
Drs. Ferris and Rungcharassaeng describe the DF2 Invisalign protocol, in which posterior segments are cut from the maxillary aligners for use with elastics during the early distalization stage of Class II treatment, while the full mandibular aligners are worn. A case example is shown.
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Effective Communication with Clients: Retention of Information
Volume 13 : Number 5 : Page 321 : May 1979
A number of studies of doctorpatient interaction have shown that a clinic visit, or a consultation during which patients are informed about medical procedures and consequences, are periods of high str...
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The Digitally Assisted Miniscrew Insertion System: A Simple and Versatile Workflow
Volume 56 : Number 7 : Page 402 : Jul 2022
Dr. Lo Giudice and colleagues offer a digital workflow that integrates cone-beam computed tomography with a digital scan. Virtual miniscrews of any dimensions can then be designed for palatal insertion, using a customized surgical guide. A sample case is shown.
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Force Levels of Nickel Titanium Initial Archwires
Volume 41 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 2007
Since the development of the edgewise appliance, clinicians have sought the ability to use light forces without complicated mechanical delivery methods. In recent years, self-ligating brackets have he...
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Welding of TMA Wire: Clinical Applications
Volume 21 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1987
Beta titanium (TMA) wire has been proven to be highly useful in orthodontic treatment because of its intermediate stiffness between stainless steel and the nickel titanium memory alloys. In addition, ...
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OVERVIEW
Physical and Mechanical Properties Affecting Torque Control
Volume 38 : Number 6 : Page 335 : Jun 2004
Third-order control is critically important during orthodontic treatment to optimize root angulations so that the long axes are centered in the alveolar trough. A torquing force can currently be appli...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
How Technology Has Transformed the One-Visit Initial Exam
Volume 38 : Number 8 : Page 425 : Aug 2004
This month's column, submitted by Dr. Bob Haeger, provides considerable insight into the implementation of systems within the "paperless" office. Dr. Haeger's seamless integration of hardware and soft...
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Volume 13 : Number 4 : Page 252 : Apr 1979
According to a 1978 Medical Economics magazine survey, doctors who hire management consultants see more patients and earn more income than those who do not; and those who use consultants on a regular ...
3209.
THE READERS' CORNER
Bite Jumping and Green Practices
Volume 44 : Number 6 : Page 389 : Jun 2010
(Editor's Note: The Readers Corner is a quarterly feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Pairs of questions are mailed peri...
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JCO Interviews Dr. Weldon E. Bell on TMJ Function and Dysfunction
Volume 18 : Number 12 : Page 877 : Dec 1984
DR. WHITE Have you been surprised by the recent interest in the TMJ?DR. BELL Not really. The surprising thing to me is that the profession has been so slow to pick up a thing of such importance. Befor...
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Edgewise Bioprogressive Herbst Appliance
Volume 23 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1989
The appliance originally designed by Emil Herbst1 and reintroduced by Hans Pancherz2-8 has recently gained popularity among U.S. orthodontists.9-14 I have used the Herbst appliance since 1981. The Edg...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Etiological Factors and Hiring Employees
Volume 33 : Number 4 : Page 217 : Apr 1999
Do you believe that tongue thrust is the major cause of open bite, or that open bite is the major cause of tongue thrust? Two-thirds of the respondents felt that tongue thrust was the etiologic factor...
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OVERVIEW
Bending Properties of Superelastic Nickel Titanium Archwires
Volume 42 : Number 10 : Page 581 : Oct 2008
(Editor's Note: In this quarterly column, JCO provides an overview of a clinical topic of interest to orthodontists. Contributions and suggestions for future subjects are welcome.) Nickel titanium all...
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Correction of Lip Protrusion with Lingual Brackets and Palatal Anchorage
Volume 47 : Number 10 : Page 614 : Oct 2013
Although absolute anchorage is crucial in the treatment of lip protrusion, especially when lingual appliances are used, most skeletal-anchorage devices have disadvantages in such cases. A dental impla...
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Distalization of Lower Molars to Alleviate Lower Anterior Crowding with the Invisalign System
Volume 55 : Number 9 : Page 517 : Sep 2021
In a series of five cases, Drs. Orloff and Shiikha demonstrate the application of clear aligners in distalizing lower molars to relieve moderate anterior crowding. No extractions, intermaxillary elastics, or temporary anchorage devices are employed, and interproximal reduction is used only to address tooth-size discrepancies.
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Direct-Printed Aligners: A Clinical Status Report
Volume 58 : Number 11 : Page 658 : Nov 2024
Drs. Ludwig, Ojima, Schmid, Knode, and Nanda present an overview of the clinical uses and material properties of aligners three-dimensionally printed from Graphy’s Tera Harz TC-85 resin; a detailed workflow for in-house fabrication follows.
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Rapid Separation of the Mid-Palatal Suture
Volume 1 : Number 1 : Page 19 : Sep 1967
The objective of mid-palatal suture separation is to expand the maxilla and move it into a position of normal relationship to the cranial base and mandible. The maxilla may be undersized creating a "r...
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Volume 2 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1968
The first treatment appointment is a short, ten minute appointment for placing separations throughout the mouth. The second visit is a long, hour and a half to two hour appointment during school, to p...
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Volume 5 : Number 2 : Page 65 : Feb 1971
How many times have you extracted a well-positioned upper first bicuspid in order to provide space to move a distant, deeply impacted cuspid into the arch? Why did you do it? I can only think of two g...
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Volume 16 : Number 6 : Page 381 : Jun 1982
When a lateral cephalometric roentgenogram is made, the absorbed dose received by the patient should be as low as reasonably achievable. This reduction can be obtained by the use of a lead apron, inte...
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