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Use of 3D Metrology Software to Analyze Aligner Treatment Outcomes after Lower-Incisor Extractions
Volume 57 : Number 12 : Page 747 : Dec 2023
Extraction of a single lower incisor and interproximal reduction can facilitate clear aligner treatment for the relief of severe crowding. Drs. Giulieri, Weir, and Freer use a 3D modeling program to assess the accuracy of such treatment, as compared with the predicted results.
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CASE REPORT
Volume 58 : Number 5 : Page 293 : May 2024
In this patient, the third molars are used instead of miniscrews to anchor orthodontic retraction using lingual appliances and Class III elastics. The lower third molars are first mesially sliced to create space for retraction, and eventually are extracted.
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Supercable and the SPEED System
Volume 32 : Number 4 : Page 246 : Apr 1998
The ideal initial archwire has superior strength and flexibility, resists permanent deformation, and maximizes both patient comfort and physiologic tooth movement. The limited flexibility of the origi...
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Uprighting Molars with Twisted Superelastic Nickel Titanium Wires
Volume 35 : Number 2 : Page 100 : Feb 2001
Buccally or lingually tipped molars are traditionally uprighted by torquing them in small increments of 10-25° on rectangular stainless steel archwires. Heat-treated Elgiloy* (CoCr) wires have better...
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Lingual Straightwire Treatment with the Orapix System
Volume 45 : Number 9 : Page 488 : Sep 2011
Because of the necessity to incorporate numerous in-out bends to compensate for differences in tooth thickness, Fujita described his original lingual concept in 1979 as the "mushroom archwire".1 To re...
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A Protocol for Torque Selection with Passive Self-Ligating Brackets
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 392 : Jul 2020
Drs. Balut, Hernández, Soto, and Pérez recommend positive, negative, or standard torque values to minimize the undesirable side effects of anterior self-ligating brackets in treating various types of Class I, Class II, Class III, and open-bite cases.
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Volume 58 : Number 1 : Page 48 : Jan 2024
In a case presented by Drs. Kravitz and Mahn, an adult patient loses a central-incisor interdental papilla after a segmented Le Fort I osteotomy and subsequent periodontal osseous surgery. Multiple papilla regeneration surgeries and cosmetic dentistry are required to resolve the situation.
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Volume 1 : Number 2 : Page 77 : Oct 1967
This is the second in a series of articles by Dr. Dimond in which he is describing his office administration and treatment procedures. In this article he discusses his fee and its method of payment. D...
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Volume 4 : Number 5 : Page 243 : May 1970
I have often had a "great idea" and I have put it into a little notebook or on a scrap of paper and filed it away among the things that I would get to work out some day. Many of these ideas were worke...
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Thoughts on Stripping of Anterior Teeth
Volume 5 : Number 9 : Page 510 : Sep 1971
While stripping of anterior teeth in cases which exhibit mild crowding is increasing in popularity, it must be recognized that stripping is not an alternative to proper alignment of the teeth with ort...
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Volume 7 : Number 10 : Page 650 : Oct 1973
Step 1 Place the maxillary model on the bench resting on the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. Insert a pencil through a paper cup at a level that will establish a base of at least one-third of the tota...
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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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