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CASE REPORT
Maxillary Canine-First Premolar Transposition in the Permanent Dentition
Volume 43 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2009
Transposition of two adjacent teeth is an eruption anomaly of uncertain etiology.1,2 Three different treatment approaches have been described: alignment of the involved teeth in their transposed posit...
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Indirect Fabrication of a Transpalatal Arch Supported by a Temporary Anchorage Device
Volume 44 : Number 4 : Page 266 : Apr 2010
Because of their versatility, palatal temporary anchorage devices (TADs) can be used for various types of orthodontic tooth movement. This article describes a method for precise indirect transfer of t...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
But I've Always Done It That Way!
Volume 45 : Number 12 : Page 653 : Dec 2011
We do many things the way we do, in both our personal and professional lives, for no other reason than we were taught to do them that way. I heard a charming illustration of this maxim at a banquet du...
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A Space Maintainer for Growing Patients with Avulsed Central Incisors
Volume 46 : Number 1 : Page 27 : Jan 2012
Avulsion of the central incisors is not uncommon in children and adolescents who have experienced dental trauma. Although reimplantation is the ideal treatment, the longer the tooth is out of the alve...
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Evolution of the Leaf Expander: A Maxillary Self Expander
Volume 53 : Number 5 : Page 260 : May 2019
This completely preactivated expansion device employs light and continuous forces without relying on patient cooperation. Dr. Matteo Beretta and colleagues present two mixed-dentition cases to illustrate their technique and clinical results.
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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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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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Essix Technology for the Fabrication of Temporary Anterior Bridges
Volume 28 : Number 8 : Page 482 : Aug 1994
Essix* removable appliances snap into place and are retained, without clasps, by the natural undercuts gingival to the anterior contact points. These clear, thin cuspid-to-cuspid appliances are made f...
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Generalized Idiopathic External Root Resorption
Volume 27 : Number 9 : Page 511 : Sep 1993
Root resorption is not in itself an unusual finding; a slight amount of root resorption may be present in all secondary teeth.1 Although a patient may complain that a tooth has suddenly loosened, it c...
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CASE REPORT
Controlled Tooth Eruption for Restoration of a Local Gingival Defect
Volume 26 : Number 10 : Page 645 : Oct 1992
Single-tooth gingival recession in the upper arch is a major esthetic problem, especially when the patient has a high lip line at rest or in smiling.1 Treatment options include a fixed crown or bridge...
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PEARLS
Engineered Eruption: Palatal Ballista Spring Biomechanics
Volume 60 : Number 6 : Page 394 : Jun 2026
This Pearl shows a modified ballista spring anchored to a transpalatal arch, allowing immediate vertical traction of a palatally impacted canine, independent of the main archwire, without the need for initial fixed appliances or space opening. This approach offers a simplified low-cost option for early canine eruption guidance.
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Results of Class II Functional Appliance Treatment
Volume 16 : Number 9 : Page 587 : Sep 1982
For over half a century the use of Class II functional appliances has been a widely accepted practice throughout much of Europe. The majority of the American orthodontic community has traditionally ca...
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Volume 56 : Number 3 : Page 158 : Mar 2022
In this MARPE protocol, Dr. Wilmes and colleagues prioritize the selection of mini-implant insertion sites with the most available bone, rather than the placement of a prefabricated expander. The application of their Quadexpander is demonstrated in two non-growing patients.
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Comparison of Three Dry-Heat Convection Sterilizers
Volume 27 : Number 5 : Page 259 : May 1993
Sterilization procedures have been a focus of attention in orthodontic practices over the past several years.1 Among the reliable methods of heat sterilization, the autoclave tends to promote rusting ...
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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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