Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
3381.
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...
3382.
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...
3383.
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.
3384.
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.
3385.
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...
3386.
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...
3387.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 25 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1991
Do You Know Your Customers?Editorialists have traditionally used space like this to offer advice to readers. In this issue I would like to reverse that strategy and ask for some advice that will help ...
3388.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 35 : Number 12 : Page 721 : Dec 2001
The Discovery Channel recently presented a BBC series of four programs called "The Human Face". In it, beauty and human attractiveness were related to the Golden Ratio, which for centuries has been th...
3389.
A Microsensor for Monitoring Removable-Appliance Wear
Volume 45 : Number 9 : Page 518 : Sep 2011
Although the success of removable-appliance therapy is greatly dependent on patient compliance,1-3 orthodontists do not always have suitable fixed alternatives.4,5 When removable or functional applian...
3390.
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...
3391.
Regeneration of the Anterior Palatal Alveolar Cortex after Treatment of Bimaxillary Protrusion
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 398 : Jul 2021
Excessive incisor retraction in a bimaxillary protrusive case can lead to adverse iatrogenic sequelae. Dr. Singh uses cone-beam computed tomography to document alveolar bone remodeling after treatment of a patient whose upper incisors were retracted bodily past the palatal cortical plate.
3392.
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.
3393.
The Modular Self-Locking Appliance System: A Variation in the Combination Technique, Part 1
Volume 10 : Number 9 : Page 653 : Sep 1976
For years, we have been involved in organizing a treatment system which fosters an uncomplicated technical approach for patients of all ages and incomes. Our key objective was to treat greater numbers...
3394.
Vertical Bracket Positioning Using the Marginal Ridge as Reference
Volume 54 : Number 5 : Page 284 : May 2020
Drs. Lima and Freitas provide a rationale for using the marginal ridge as a guideline for bonding preadjusted brackets to the posterior teeth. The first premolars then serve as references for the anterior bracket positions. Two typical cases are shown.
3395.
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...
3396.
The Eureka Spring: A New Interarch Force Delivery System
Volume 31 : Number 7 : Page 454 : Jul 1997
Before the introduction of extraoral force by Kloehn in the 1950s,1,2 interarch force was used extensively in the treatment of Class II and Class III malocclusions.3 For the next 25 years, however, ma...
3397.
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...
3398.
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 ...
3399.
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...
3400.
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...
Showing 3381-3400 of 4092 results. Search completed in 0.098 seconds.