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Volume 45 : Number 11 : Page 615 : Nov 2011
What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of self-ligating appliances? I treated my first self-ligation case (EdgeLok*) in 1977 as a resident at the University of North Carolina. Since then,...
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CASE REPORT
Palatal-Implant Anchorage in an Adult Class II Patient
Volume 45 : Number 11 : Page 627 : Nov 2011
Class II nonextraction treatment can be particularly challenging in adult patients. Although many appliances have been proposed for maxillary molar distalization in such cases,1,2 they generally requi...
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Miniscrew Anchorage for the Correction of Midline Discrepancies
Volume 48 : Number 3 : Page 169 : Mar 2014
Midline discrepancies are commonly associated with various types of malocclusion and, from the patients' perspective, are the most obvious of all occlusal asymmetries.1 Interarch elastics and asymmetr...
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CASE REPORT
Combining Skeletal Anchorage and Intermaxillary Elastics in Class II Treatment
Volume 52 : Number 4 : Page 227 : Apr 2018
Drs. Manni, Lupini, and Cozzani describe an innovative combination of Class II elastics and temporary anchorage devices. Their treatment takes advantage of the versatility of intermaxillary elastics in producing reliable sagittal and extrusive forces, while avoiding the side effects associated with anchorage loss.
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MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
Ransomware: Is Your Practice Protected?
Volume 52 : Number 4 : Page 237 : Apr 2018
Cybercriminals have been targeting small and midsize businesses by infecting their computers with software that locks down the system until the victim pays a ransom. Mr. McGill outlines how to back up your data, train your staff, and create a disaster-recovery plan in case of attack.
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Volume 31 : Number 1 : Page 24 : Jan 1997
The AAO reported in 1975 that it "had been informed of several rare circumstances in which patients treated with extraoral traction appliances had sustained unfortunate facial injuries".1 Despite the ...
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Use of Bonded Power Arms for Interdental Space Closure
Volume 35 : Number 9 : Page 539 : Sep 2001
The arch perimeter is the key consideration in cases with small lateral incisors and normal overbite and overjet. The perimeter should be maintained during space closure (Fig. 1A), and the space creat...
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Intrusion of Overerupted Maxillary Molars with Miniscrew Anchorage
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
The intrusion of overerupted maxillary molars in adult patients is a difficult challenge for orthodontists. Use of conventional fixed or removable appliances may result in unwanted side effects, and t...
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Placement of Mini-Implants with Topical Anesthetic
Volume 40 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2006
Despite the benefits of skeletal anchorage,1-7 many orthodontists have been reluctant to place miniscrews because of the need to administer local anesthetic injections. This article shows how mini-imp...
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ROUND TABLE
Volume 4 : Number 1 : Page 21 : Jan 1970
21-jco-img-0.jpgRound table participants: Drs. Arthur I. Thomas, Howard D. Dimond, Walter S. Bogad, Howard S. Spurrier (Moderator), Harry S. Galblum, and George W. Moss. DR. SPURRIER: Will someone beg...
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Clinical Considerations in the Use of Protraction Headgear
Volume 26 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1992
Patients with skeletal Class III malocclusions are among the most difficult to treat. One reason for this may be their relative scarcity--about 5% of the U.S. population vs. 20% with Class II skeletal...
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 58 : Number 12 : Page 734 : Dec 2024
This Roundtable brings together panelists with differing opinions on the indications and protocols for maxillary expansion in early treatment. Participants discuss the appropriate ages for treatment and debate whether expansion should be prescribed for sleep-disordered breathing or to avoid future extractions.
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CLINICAL AID
Lip Retractor for Occlusal Photography
Volume 30 : Number 11 : Page 639 : Nov 1996
Most orthodontists and staff members can attest to the difficulty of taking upper and lower occlusal photographs while using cheek retractors to hold the lips out of the way. The manipulation of one o...
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PEARLS
A Debonding Memento for Patients
Volume 34 : Number 8 : Page 469 : Aug 2000
Debonding day is a special day for any patient. Many orthodontists present their patients with mementos such as before-and-after photographs or models, but the appliances themselves are generally di...
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The G-Spring: A Bondable Uprighting Spring for Self-Ligating Brackets
Volume 42 : Number 2 : Page 98 : Feb 2008
The introduction of interactive self-ligating brackets has offered orthodontists new mechanical options. Unfortunately, these brackets do not have vertical slots for the insertion of uprighting spring...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Transarch Stabilizing Wire for Essix Retainers
Volume 44 : Number 8 : Page 498 : Aug 2010
Essix removable retainers are gaining popularity among orthodontists, thanks to their ability to encapsulate and retain both posterior and anterior teeth.1 Because of their minimal thickness and "U"-s...
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Indirect Bonding with a No-Mix Adhesive
Volume 17 : Number 6 : Page 414 : Jun 1983
To many orthodontists, the direct bonding of brackets with the no-mix adhesive has been a great clinical advance. It appeals to orthodontists because it is easy to handle and requires no equipment lig...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Assessing the Accuracy of Indirect Bonding with 3D Scanning Technology
Volume 50 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2016
In-house indirect bonding has been determined by the Schulman Study Group to be the most profitable method for appliance placement. Of course, that assumes the indirect bonding technique used by the o...
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Incisor Translation and Inclination Using Miniscrew Anchorage and the Edgewise Appliance
Volume 42 : Number 4 : Page 210 : Apr 2008
This article describes the use of miniscrew anchorage to achieve the proper position and inclination of the upper incisors. Mechanical Design Torque is not a form of tooth movement. Rather, according ...
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Panoramic Surveys and the Missing Mesiodens
Volume 25 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1991
Most orthodontists routinely use only a panoramic x-ray, rather than a full series, for diagnosis.1 Panoramic surveys are the fastest and safest way to see all the teeth, especially those that are not...
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