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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Clinical Considerations in the Use of Protraction Headgear
Volume 26 : Number 2 : Page 87 : 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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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PEARLS
A Debonding Memento for Patients
Volume 34 : Number 8 : Page 469 : Aug 2000
Debonding day is a special day for any patient. Many orthodontists present their patients with mementos such as before-and-after photographs or models, but the appliances themselves are generally di...
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The G-Spring: A Bondable Uprighting Spring for Self-Ligating Brackets
Volume 42 : Number 2 : Page 98 : Feb 2008
The introduction of interactive self-ligating brackets has offered orthodontists new mechanical options. Unfortunately, these brackets do not have vertical slots for the insertion of uprighting spring...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Transarch Stabilizing Wire for Essix Retainers
Volume 44 : Number 8 : Page 498 : Aug 2010
Essix removable retainers are gaining popularity among orthodontists, thanks to their ability to encapsulate and retain both posterior and anterior teeth.1 Because of their minimal thickness and "U"-s...
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CLINICAL AID
Elastomeric Ligature Dispensers
Volume 26 : Number 4 : Page 238 : Apr 1992
Elastomeric ligatures represent a cross-contamination problem that many orthodontists have yet to address. One proposed solution is to cut canes of ligatures into individual patient segments of 10 to ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Practice Acquisition: Financing and Related Issues
Volume 37 : Number 9 : Page 485 : Sep 2003
This is our third column within the past few years dealing with the subject of buying a practice. In all three, the basic message has been the same: thorough evaluation and planning, with professional...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Strategic Financial Statements for Better Practice Management
Volume 48 : Number 11 : Page 703 : Nov 2014
Industry-standardized financial statements can offer benchmarks for comparison to your colleagues, provide ongoing financial information for managing your practice, organize your expenses for review ...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 56 : Number 2 : Page 121 : Feb 2022
JCO readers describe the procedures they use for cosmetic finishing. A wide range of finishing products are listed, including disc, burs, composites, and whitening gels. Considerations for younger patients, the effectiveness of aligner therapy, and periodontal issues are also discussed.
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Practice Acquisition: Financing and Related Issues
Volume 37 : Number 9 : Page 485 : Aug 2003
Originally published in September 2003 This is our third column within the past few years dealing with the subject of buying a practice. In all three, the basic message has been the same: thorough eva...
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Strategic Financial Statements for Better Practice Management
Volume 48 : Number 11 : Page 703 : Aug 2014
Originally published in November 2014 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a partic...
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Innovations in Orthognathic Splint Construction
Volume 19 : Number 10 : Page 750 : Oct 1985
This technique is a refinement of current methods of orthognathic splint construction. Presurgical Records After preliminary orthodontic leveling, alignment and arch coordination, a clinical examinati...
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