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Three-Step Band Removal for Space Control
Volume 8 : Number 6 : Page 352 : Jun 1974
I have tried a number of techniques for removing bands and going into retention. Removal of all bands and going to positioners or retainers gave me trouble with space between the teeth. Numerous adjus...
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The Twenty-Minute Full Strapup
Volume 10 : Number 10 : Page 764 : Oct 1976
In three previous articles, the authors described in detail a revolutionary indirect bonding technique. In each succeeding paper, major advances were presented. Despite a high rate of success, our goa...
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It's Time for the Timing Headgear
Volume 10 : Number 12 : Page 919 : Dec 1976
One of the products that we have been evaluating in our graduate orthodontic clinic at Ohio State University is the new Timing Headgear. We presently have 22 units that have been in use on our clinic ...
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Volume 14 : Number 1 : Page 58 : Jan 1980
In the case of the Steiner Analysis it can be demonstrated with geometric principles that the sum of the following four angles always equal 180 degrees: ANB, maxillary incisor to the NA plane (upper 1...
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Simultaneous Correction of Digital Sucking Habits and Posterior Crossbite with a Combo Appliance
Volume 18 : Number 4 : Page 254 : Apr 1984
Although not all patients with digital sucking habits have posterior crossbites and not all patients with posterior crossbites have or have had digital sucking habits, the two phenomena are frequently...
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CASE REPORT
Treatment of Class II, Division 1 Malocclusion in Twins
Volume 20 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 1986
Twins H. and L. presented at age 7½ with Class II, division 1 malocclusions. They bore a strong dental resemblance to their father, who at age 40 suffered from severe occlusal problems (Fig. 1). H. ha...
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The Most Important Instrument in Your Practice
Volume 21 : Number 6 : Page 399 : Jun 1987
The most important instrument in your practice, in my opinion, is not an orthodontic instrument. It's the telephone. The phone line is the main artery of a practice, and it is vitally important that y...
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Volume 22 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1988
Until recently, dry heat has had the reputation of being a reliable but slow method of sterilization. However, the sterilization of metal instruments with conventional ovens has always been faster tha...
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Morphology of Interdentally Stripped Enamel One Year After Treatment
Volume 23 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1989
Therapeutic interdental stripping is used for space gaining,1-5 elimination of tooth-size discrepancies,6 and prevention of relapse.7,8 Several studies have indicated that injuries to the integrity of...
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Molar Uprighting with Crossed Tipback Springs
Volume 26 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1992
Several problems can occur as a result of the loss of a lower first molar, including mesial tipping of the second and third molars, distal migration of the premolars, elongation of the opposing molar,...
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Indirect Fabrication of a Bonded Lower Lingual Retainer
Volume 26 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1992
Various methods have been proposed for retaining the lower labial segment after removal of fixed appliances.1-21 One of the most popular is the 3-3 bonded lingual retainer.22 Such a retainer can be co...
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Reducing Failures of Gold Chain Attachment to Impacted Teeth
Volume 27 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1993
Palatally erupting maxillary canines and ectopic incisors often require orthodontic guidance or traction to assist their eruption into functional occlusion. A correct diagnosis of the impacted tooth's...
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Uprighting Fully Impacted Mandibular Second Molars
Volume 29 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1995
Mandibular second molars erupt as a result of remodeling changes at the anterior border of the ramus1 after self-adjustments of their predetermined mesial axial inclinations.2 However, a lack of space...
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Angulation Indicators for Precise Placement of Preangulated Brackets and Tubes
Volume 29 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1995
Anchorage preparation was first advocated by Tweed, who recommended placing tipback bends in the mandibular archwire to increase the distoaxial inclination of the buccal segments.1-3 Holdaway suggeste...
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Maxillary Expander Using Light, Continuous Force and Autoblocking
Volume 30 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1996
Maxillary expanders with varying force levels have been developed for orthodontic use, with durations of application ranging from one month (with rapid maxillary expansion1) to two to four months (wit...
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Frictional Characteristics of a Modified Ceramic Bracket
Volume 30 : Number 9 : Page 516 : Sep 1996
Ceramic brackets were developed to improve esthetics during orthodontic treatment. In clinical use, however, they have displayed problems including brittleness leading to bracket or tie-wing failure,1...
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Active Tooth Movement with Essix-Based Appliances
Volume 31 : Number 2 : Page 109 : Feb 1997
The removable Essix* appliance, in addition to its role as an orthodontic retainer, can be used for active minor tooth movements. Sheridan has described two methods for moving teeth--one with divots a...
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Tooth Replacement with a Multibracket Appliance
Volume 31 : Number 12 : Page 814 : Dec 1997
Patients with missing anterior teeth commonly wear temporary fixed or removable appliances for esthetic purposes until the space is closed orthodontically or a final prosthesis can be placed. A remova...
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CASE REPORT
Correction of Anterior Crossbite with a Combination Technique
Volume 32 : Number 9 : Page 557 : Sep 1998
The Multiloop Edgewise Archwire (MEAW) was developed by Kim for uprighting and distalizing posterior teeth.1 This case report describes an esthetic and effective use of the MEAW, in conjunction with l...
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Clinical Application of the Tongue Elevator
Volume 36 : Number 2 : Page 104 : Feb 2002
Most Class III malocclusions are characterized by protrusive mandibles and low tongue posture. There is some disagreement among researchers whether the overgrowth of the mandible causes the low tongue...
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