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An Effective and Precise Method of Boneborne Maxillary Expansion
Volume 57 : Number 5 : Page 291 : May 2023
The compact UxL Expander is affixed to the palatal cortical bone with four locking miniscrews. Dr. Alev presents a digital protocol for production of a thermoformed transfer tray that allows the expander to be designed and delivered at the same appointment.
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CASE REPORT
Spontaneous Eruption of a Retained Permanent Second Molar Using Glass Ionomer Open Exposure
Volume 59 : Number 4 : Page 272 : Apr 2025
Dr. Alali describes the case of a 13-year-old patient with primary retention of a lower second molar who was treated with the glass ionomer cement open exposure—or GOPEX—technique to promote spontaneous eruption of the tooth.
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THE READERS' CORNER
Enamel Reproximation and Consultants
Volume 40 : Number 3 : Page 155 : Mar 2006
On what percentage of your patients do you perform enamel reproximation? All the respondents performed at least some enamel reproximation, usually in about 20% of their cases. A few of the clinicians ...
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Prepare Your Own Office Policy Manual
Volume 18 : Number 3 : Page 174 : Mar 1984
174-jco-img-0.jpgAn office manual is a compilation of practice philosophy, policies, and procedures, and should be an indispensable part of any practice. The "Prepare-Your-Own Office Policy Manual" is...
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Improved Patient Tolerance with a Modified Function Regulator
Volume 26 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1992
Orthodontists have disagreed over the years on whether jaw size is immutable and dental crowding is a consequence of failed jaw development, or whether growth can be significantly influenced by treatm...
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Strategies for Bracket Placement Based on Smile Esthetics
Volume 53 : Number 6 : Page 326 : Jun 2019
Our concept of facial beauty has evolved in recent years. In this article, Drs. Balut, Sarver, and Popnikolov propose a method of bracket positioning that accounts for such characteristics as gingival contour, smile height, smile width, and smile arc accentuation from premolar to premolar.
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Nasorespiratory Function in Individuals with Vertical Maxillary Excess, Part 1: Measurement
Volume 18 : Number 5 : Page 342 : May 1984
It is a common supposition that nasorespiratory function can have an effect on dentofacial development. It has been proposed that chronic nasal obstruction leads to mouth breathing, which causes alter...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
The Advantages of Offsite Backups
Volume 42 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2008
(Editor's Note: This quarterly column is compiled by JCO Technology Editor Ronald Redmond. To help keep our readers on The Cutting Edge, Dr. Redmond will spotlight a particular area of orthodontic tec...
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Fully Digital Design and Fabrication of a Telescoping Herbst Appliance
Volume 57 : Number 6 : Page 318 : Jun 2023
The Manni Telescoping Herbst consists of a fixed palatal arch connected to a mandibular acrylic splint by means of two telescoping rods. Dr. Manni and colleagues outline a completely digital protocol for computer-aided design and 3D printing of the appliance.
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Third-Generation Mandibular Bonded Lingual 3-3 Retainer
Volume 29 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1995
Since their introduction in 1977,1 direct-bonded lingual 3-3 retainers have been used to improve the long-term stability of orthodontic treatment results. Because of technological improvements, the de...
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Slow Maxillary Expansion with Nickel Titanium
Volume 33 : Number 8 : Page 431 : Aug 1999
Correction of a transverse discrepancy usually requires expansion of the palate by a combination of orthopedic and orthodontic tooth movements. Initially, transverse forces will tip the buccal segmen...
3332.
Biomechanics of Skeletal Anchorage, Part 1: Class II Extraction Treatment
Volume 40 : Number 4 : Page 261 : Apr 2006
The outcome of orthodontic treatment often depends on the preservation of posterior anchorage. In recent years, "absolute" skeletal anchorage has been introduced,1 with conventional dental implants,2 ...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Securing Your Digital Data Against Computer Threats
Volume 43 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2009
(Editor 's Note: This quarterly column is compiled by JCO Technology Editor Ronald Redmond. To help keep our readers on The Cutting Edge, Dr. Redmond will spotlight a particular area of orthodontic te...
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Dual Action Vertical Intra-Arch Technique
Volume 56 : Number 11 : Page 666 : Nov 2022
The DAVIT device, introduced here by Dr. Barros and colleagues, simultaneously intrudes the posterior teeth and extrudes the anterior teeth for open-bite correction, using bracket-head mini-implants as anchorage. Advantages over other nonsurgical techniques are illustrated with a case report.
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Treatment of Complex Interdisciplinary Cases Using a Hybrid Aligner Approach
Volume 57 : Number 1 : Page 16 : Jan 2023
Patients with severe skeletal discrepancies and reduced lower anterior facial height can be challenging to treat with any method. In these two cases, Dr. Lin and colleagues describe an interdisciplinary hybrid aligner protocol for correction of complex facial, dental, and esthetic issues.
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Remodeling Options and Solutions
Volume 45 : Number 1 : Page 41 : Aug 2011
Originally published in January 2011 The term "remodeling", as applied to an orthodontic office, can cover a wide range of activities, from minor alterations in an existing floor plan for improved pra...
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The Pterygoid Anchorage Technique
Volume 58 : Number 5 : Page 312 : May 2024
In cases requiring extensive upper-molar distalization, long temporary anchorage devices can be inserted in the pterygoid area to avoid the disadvantages of interradicular and infrazygomatic miniscrews. Drs. Friedländer and Chhatwani demonstrate the technique in an adult patient.
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CASE REPORT
Volume 58 : Number 5 : Page 20240501 : May 2024
This complex case with multiple missing teeth is successfully treated using a K-9 extrusion spring for the impacted canine, helical springs to upright the lower second molars, and finally prosthetic crowns for the hypoplastic premolars.
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Volume 2 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Dec 1968
Selected cut-offs of slit-tubing are useful to reactivate open coil springs; to reactivate open loops; to prevent arch shifting by placing a piece between a bracket and a hook or stop; as part of a sl...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Volume 8 : Number 5 : Page 273 : May 1974
Removing lower anterior bands can be distressing to the patient and to the orthodontist. The technique of shearing the band with a side cutting plier (JCO March 1970) is effective. However, there may ...
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