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Bonded Maxillary Custom Lingual Retainer
Volume 18 : Number 10 : Page 734 : Oct 1984
Conventional retainers intended to guide the post-treatment settling process are frequently not adequate to prevent relapses of rotation and alignment of the maxillary anterior teeth. Certain extreme ...
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Initial Management of First Molar Extraction Cases
Volume 22 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1988
It has been said that loss of the first molars doubles the treatment time and halves the prognosis.1 In orthodontic cases where extraction is unavoidable because of caries (a common problem in develop...
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Implant Therapy in Cases of Agenesis
Volume 27 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1993
Osseointegrated implants have been proven reliable as an alternative to bridges in cases of dental agenesis.1-6 In one study, 23 single-tooth titanium implants were placed in 16 patients, seven of who...
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Essix Appliances: Minor Tooth Movement with Divots and Windows
Volume 28 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1994
Essix retainers are clear, thin cuspid-to-cuspid appliances that snap into place and are retained, without clasps, by the many natural undercuts gingival to the anterior contact points (Fig. 1). They ...
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A New Look at Indirect Bonding
Volume 30 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1996
Direct bonding has long been the standard technique for placing orthodontic brackets.1,2 It is not without problems, however, including limited access to surfaces of malposed teeth, the possibility of...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 43 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2009
Has the current economic recession affected your practice? JCO received a robust response to this Readers' Corner survey on the economy. Most of the respondents were in their middle 40s to middle 60s,...
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Class II Therapy with a Combination of Customized Lingual Appliances and the Forsus Device
Volume 47 : Number 8 : Page 464 : Aug 2013
Adults seek orthodontic treatment primarily for esthetic reasons,1 which explains the rapid development in more cosmetic appliance systems in recent years. Although lingual brackets became popular in ...
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CASE REPORT
Volume 55 : Number 1 : Page 59 : Jan 2021
The complex mechanics needed for incisor intrusion during closure of premolar extraction spaces may require additional anchorage. In this adult patient with a deep overbite, buccal miniscrews were placed to anchor Class II elastic traction during clear aligner therapy.
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Treatment of Transposed Canines and First Premolars Using Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 56 : Number 3 : Page 167 : Mar 2022
Dr. Kook and colleagues present a technique for moving transposed canines and first premolars into their normal positions without extraction. A miniscrew is used to anchor traction of the canine, while the premolar is moved distally with a lever arm from a long-hook bracket.
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Early Surgical Management of Impacted Mandibular Second Molars
Volume 32 : Number 7 : Page 446 : Jul 1998
About 2-3% of mandibular second molars in my practice erupt mesially impacted--a figure that agrees with published reports.1-3 I have sometimes spent several extra months of treatment uprighting these...
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Sequential Slicing of Deciduous Teeth
Volume 35 : Number 11 : Page 696 : Nov 2001
Permanent incisor crowding, frequently seen in the early mixed dentition, is a common chief complaint of parents. Many different procedures have been recommended for this situation, including serial...
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Volume 37 : Number 5 : Page 248 : May 2003
Most indirect bonding techniques are successful in accurately placing brackets,1-13 but can be expensive, complex, and time-consuming. This article outlines a simplified method that has considerably r...
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Construction of the Silicone Rubber Tooth Positioner in Your Own Laboratory
Volume 2 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1968
The tooth positioner has firmly established itself in the orthodontist's armamentarium. The simplicity of fabrication utilizing silicone rubber makes it possible to construct a silicone positioner in ...
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Volume 3 : Number 4 : Page 204 : Apr 1969
A new and useful pliers is developed that combines the grasping function of a How plier with the cutting function of a ligature cutter. Thus, this multi-purpose pliers: Holds and places wires. Twists ...
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Indications and Mechanics for First-Molar Extractions
Volume 57 : Number 10 : Page 20231001 : Oct 2023
The authors outline indications and contraindications for extracting first molars, along with anatomical and mechanical considerations. Three patients with varying presentations illustrate the clinical challenges and advantages involved in such cases.
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Volume 41 : Number 9 : Page 563 : Sep 2007
In a 2001 article in this journal,1 we described how considerable improvement can be achieved in patients with missing lateral incisors by combining carefully detailed orthodontic space closure with t...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Insurance and Patient Education Materials
Volume 40 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2006
1. What percentage of your patients use insurance to pay for part or all of their orthodontic treatment? Of these patients, what percentage are adults? In the average respondent's practice, 30-60% of ...
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Bio-Progressive Therapy, Part 3: Visual Treatment Objective or VTO
Volume 11 : Number 11 : Page 744 : Nov 1977
(CONTINUED FROM PART 2) A Visual Treatment Objective (VTO) is like a blueprint used in building a house. It is a visual plan to forecast the normal growth of the patient and the anticipated influences...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 15 : Number 2 : Page 85 : Feb 1981
It would be a useful exercise for every orthodontist to examine his practice as if he were interested in buying it. Actually delve into every aspect of the practice that contributes to its value and i...
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Volume 21 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1987
This month's topics are bicuspid extractions and "professional courtesy".1. What are your opinions on the effectiveness of extracting second bicuspids vs. first bicuspids? What percentage of your acti...
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