Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
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Modified Alt-RAMEC Treatment of Class III Malocclusion in Young Patients with Down Syndrome
Volume 49 : Number 2 : Page 113 : Feb 2015
Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, occurring once in every 600 births.1 It is characterized by some degree of cognitive disability and b...
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PEARLS
Attachment Beauty Queen: The "Sash" for Rotation Correction of Upper Lateral Incisors
Volume 50 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2016
One the most challenging movements to make with is rotation correction of the upper lateral incisors. Conventional attachments are often unable to prevent the aligner from slipping off the facial surface of the tooth. In this Pearl, Invisalign expert Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis describes his "sash" attachment design. Having used it numerous times, I promise it will become your favorite technique for controlling stubborn malrotated lateral incisors. NEAL D. KRAVITZ, DMD, MS, Associate Editor for Pearls
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Simultaneous Intrusion and Distalization Using Miniscrews in the Maxillary Tuberosity
Volume 50 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2016
Mini-implants can be used to manage severe dental crowding without extractions and to correct minor jaw malpositions without orthognathic surgery,1-4 eliminating the need for extraoral anchorage and p...
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COMMENTARY Statically Determinate Transpalatal Arches
BIRTE MELSEN, GIULIO BONETTI, DANIELA GIUNTA Oct. 1994
Volume 51 : Number 9 : Page 568 : Sep 2017
In this beautiful article by Drs. Birte Melsen, Giulio Bonetti, and Daniela Giunta, the authors showed how to use transpalatal arches (TPAs) as cantilevers—that is, with a single-point contact on one ...
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PEARLS
Flexible Bite Turbos for Lingual Appliances
Volume 54 : Number 10 : Page 631 : Oct 2020
This Pearl shows how to make temporary anterior bite turbos from a light-cured composite resin with high elasticity, which can be applied directly over the brackets to prevent occlusal interference. The technique is especially useful with customized lingual appliances such as InBrace.
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Tandem Skeletal Expander and MAPA Protocol for Palatal Expansion in Adults
Volume 54 : Number 11 : Page 690 : Nov 2020
Traditional rapid maxillary expansion may be inadequate in non-growing patients. In this article, two case examples illustrate how miniscrew-supported maxillary expansion and the MAPA System can resolve transverse deficiency in an adult while avoiding unwanted dental side effects or orthognathic surgery.
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BOOK REVIEWS
Protocols for Mobile Dental Photography with Auxiliary Lighting
Volume 55 : Number 9 : Page 558 : Sep 2021
LOUIS HARDAN, DDS, PhD 128 pages, 315 illustrations. $75. 2020.Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 411 N. Raddant Road, Batavia, IL 60510.(800) 621-0387; www.quintpub.com. Dr. Louis Harden is to be con...
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Volume 56 : Number 7 : Page 390 : Jul 2022
Successful camouflage treatment of a skeletal Class III requires consideration of tooth movement in all three dimensions. These authors describe and illustrate a miniplate-anchored reverse-curve archwire that can be used to alter the occlusal plane in hyperdivergent patients.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 56 : Number 8 : Page 446 : Aug 2022
As the new Editor-in-Chief, I am frequently asked about my vision for JCO moving forward. Perhaps the most notable change with regard to content will be an increase in case reports and technique artic...
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Volume 56 : Number 12 : Page 716 : Dec 2022
The Ricketts Z sectional arch, extending between the upper canines and molars, can mitigate the usual side effects of intermaxillary elastics in Class treatment. A clinical study by Dr. Vasconcelos and colleagues measures the cephalometric and dimensional effects of the Ricketts arch.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 58 : Number 5 : Page 272 : May 2024
A “schneid” (pronounced schnīd) is slang for a losing streak. The term is commonly used today in sports, but you might be surprised to learn that its origins are in the card games skat and gin rummy, ...
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Biomechanics of Molar Protraction
Volume 59 : Number 1 : Page 16 : Jan 2025
Space closure requires careful planning of a predictable force system. Drs. Zhang, Azami, and Uribe review the potential side effects of molar protraction and offer strategies for controlling or resolving them with either conventional dental anchorage or temporary anchorage devices.
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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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Volume 37 : Number 3 : Page 156 : Mar 2003
It is well established that the Herbst* appliance corrects Class II molar relationships through a combination of skeletal and dental changes brought about by a forward positioning of the mandible.1-7 ...
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Volume 38 : Number 5 : Page 288 : May 2004
The major disadvantage of using stainless steel ligatures for space closure is that their force dissipates almost immediately, requiring frequent reactivation. Elastic chain or thread demonstrates fat...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Internet-Based Treatment Planning and Communications
Volume 40 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2006
In our last column (JCO, May 2006), Charles Lewis presented one company's approach to Internet-based orthodontic program delivery. Here is another alternative. Dr. Claude Boutin of Calgary, Alberta, r...
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A Modified Method of Bonding Lingual Retainers
Volume 42 : Number 2 : Page 105 : Feb 2008
Various transfer materials have been proposed for indirect bonding of multistranded stainless steel wire retainers,1 including silicone-based impression trays,2 vacuum-formed thermoplastic trays,3,4 s...
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