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CASE REPORT
A Zygomatic Miniplate as Skeletal Anchorage for Correction of Severe Skeletal Anterior Open Bite
Volume 54 : Number 4 : Page 221 : Apr 2020
An adult patient presents with a severe anterior open bite of skeletal origin. Avoiding orthognathic surgery, the treatment plan involves upper posterior intrusion and upper anterior retraction, with zygomatic miniplates inserted in the upper quadrants for skeletal anchorage.
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A Three-Stage Approach for Managing Impacted Maxillary Incisors in the Mixed Dentition
Volume 56 : Number 6 : Page 334 : Jun 2022
Drs. Greco, Pacifico, and Rombolà demonstrate a technique for recovering impacted incisors in early orthodontic treatment. Rapid maxillary expansion is followed by placement of a palatal arch for de-impaction and a fixed sectional appliance for refinement of the incisor positions.
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CASE REPORT
Upper Canine Extrusion Using Temporary Anchorage Devices and Clear Aligners
Volume 57 : Number 1 : Page 63 : Jan 2023
This adult patient presented with an ectopic upper left canine and an impacted upper right canine. After traction of the impacted canine with a cantilever spring and miniscrew anchorage, the case is completed with two stages of clear aligner therapy.
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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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Repositioning Ankylosed Maxillary Canines by Segmental Osteotomy
Volume 29 : Number 10 : Page 625 : Oct 1995
Surgical exposure followed by orthodontic traction is the usual method for bringing an impacted tooth into occlusion. Other techniques include repositioning and alignment1 and auto-transplantation.2,3...
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Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients
Volume 28 : Number 1 : Page 34 : Jan 1994
After primary repairs of bilateral complete cleft lip and palate in children, maxillary segments are brought together by the restored lip function, thus exacerbating the maxillary constriction, partic...
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Shear Bond Strengths of Two Ceramic Brackets
Volume 26 : Number 8 : Page 491 : Aug 1992
Several clinical complications have been associated with the use of ceramic brackets, including attrition of teeth from occlusion with the brackets, increased friction in orthodontic appliances, and r...
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Class II Bimaxillary Protrusion Treated with Magnetic Forces
Volume 26 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 1992
Magnetic forces have been incorporated into orthodontic mechanics over the past decade.1-7 Although animal and clinical studies have been encouraging, some clinicians have questioned whether magnetic ...
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Treatment of Class I Malocclusion Using the Broussard Two-Force Technique
Volume 11 : Number 2 : Page 126 : Feb 1977
Many orthodontists are impressed with the ease of tooth movement which results from the application of light forces and light wire. However, they may be reluctant to abandon the classical edgewise bra...
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Volume 10 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 1976
The start of the Bicentennial Year offers us the opportunity to indulge in some patriotic sentiment. There has been so much emphasis lately on what is wrong with America, that the youth of our country...
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BOOK REVIEWS
Volume 46 : Number 5 : Page 307 : May 2012
Facial Aesthetics: Concepts and Clinical Diagnosis FARHAD B. NAINI, BDS, FDS RCS, MSc, MOrtho RCS, FDS Orth RCS 456 pages. $131.99. 2011.Wiley-Blackwell, 111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030.(800) 225-594...
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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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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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Improved Patient Tolerance with a Modified Function Regulator
Volume 26 : Number 12 : Page 783 : 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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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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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...
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