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3721.
PEARLS
Active Nickel Titanium Lingual Retainer for Minor Tooth Movement
Volume 51 : Number 5 : Page 308 : May 2018
Incisor crowding can relapse even when lingual retainers are bonded or when patients are dedicated in wearing removable retainers. This Pearl reviews the use of an “active” nickel titanium lingual retainer to achieve minor recorrections without the need for compliance.
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PEARLS
Attachment of Class II Elastics in Patients with Missing Lower First Molars
Volume 56 : Number 6 : Page 351 : Jun 2022
JCO’s new Associate Editor for Pearls presents an option for elastic attachment in the absence of a mandibular first molar on one side, using a nickel titanium open-coil spring and a molar tube placed along the archwire.
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Where Teeth Should Be Positioned in the Face and Jaws and How To Get Them There
Volume 31 : Number 9 : Page 586 : Sep 1997
Contrary to conventional thought, the optimum position of the teeth in the face should be determined by the position of the maxillary incisors, rather than the mandibular incisors. To achieve optimum ...
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Borderline Malocclusions, Part II: Differential Diagnosis--Specific Therapeutics
Volume 5 : Number 6 : Page 306 : Jun 1971
Case 7 (Fig. 10, Fig. 11, and Fig. 12) This case caused quite a bit of discussion within our group. Our orthodontic resident was fearful of collapsing the profile if extractions were advised. It was s...
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Volume 16 : Number 10 : Page 663 : Oct 1982
If a Class II division 1 malocclusion results from mandibular retrognathia, or mandibular dentoalveolar retrusion, treatment procedures which retract the maxillary components may be unfavorable. More ...
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Volume 18 : Number 5 : Page 347 : May 1984
It has often been assumed that individuals with vertical maxillary excess may have or have had reduced nasal airway function during growth.2-8 Measurements of nasorespiratory function in children and ...
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Comparison of Three Types of Separators in Adult Patients
Volume 31 : Number 3 : Page 172 : Mar 1997
Five main types of separators are being used today: TP springs*, latex and plastic modules, brass wire, and Neet springs**. Plastic and brass separators are not as popular as they once were. Elastomer...
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Slow and Continuous Maxillary Expansion, Molar Rotation, and Molar Distalization
Volume 31 : Number 4 : Page 253 : Apr 1997
An estimated 25-30% of all orthodontic patients can benefit from maxillary expansion, and 95% of Class II cases can be improved by molar rotation, distalization, and expansion.1,2 Rapid palatal expand...
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Lever-Hook Edgewise Arch for Midfacial Protraction
Volume 33 : Number 3 : Page 160 : Mar 1999
Orthopedic correction of patients with midfacial deficiencies and related Class III malocclusions presents a particular challenge. The appliances used should promote growth and development of the ma...
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Lingual Lever-Arm Technique for En Masse Translation in Patients with Generalized Marginal Bone Loss
Volume 33 : Number 12 : Page 700 : Dec 1999
Two mechanical difficulties make orthodontic treatment of patients with generalized marginal bone loss particularly demanding: 1. The centers of resistance of the teeth move toward the apices about 6...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Bracket Slot Size and Telephone Answering
Volume 37 : Number 1 : Page 27 : Jan 2003
What bracket slot size do you use routinely? There was an even split among the respondents, with about one-half preferring the .018" slot and the other half favoring the .022" slot. A few of the clini...
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Treatment of Class II, Division 2 Malocclusion in Adults: Biomechanical Considerations
Volume 37 : Number 11 : Page 599 : Nov 2003
Treatment of Class II malocclusion in adolescents has always relied on growth modification. The majority of treatment modalities, such as functional appliances, are directed at stopping or redirecting...
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CASE REPORT
A Simple Technique for Mandibular Symphyseal Distraction Osteogenesis
Volume 44 : Number 12 : Page 731 : Dec 2010
Various methods have been developed for mandibular arch expansion,1 including Schwarz plates,2 lip bumpers,3-5 lingual arches, functional appliances,6,7 and archwires. Each of these provides limited d...
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Early Treatment of Scissor Bite
Volume 45 : Number 9 : Page 498 : Sep 2011
A scissor bite is defined as buccal displacement of a maxillary posterior tooth, with or without contact between the lingual surface of the maxillary lingual cusp and the buccal surface of the mandibu...
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A Minimally Invasive Modality for Simultaneous Bimaxillary En Masse Retraction
Volume 46 : Number 2 : Page 92 : Feb 2012
Conventional treatment modalities for cases with some combination of lip protrusion, labioversed incisors, and crowding generally involve extraction of the upper and lower premolars, followed by ortho...
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The Rat Trap Lingual Torquing Auxiliary
Volume 47 : Number 12 : Page 716 : Dec 2013
As the demand for esthetic orthodontic treatment has increased in recent years, so has the relevance of lingual appliances.1 Incisor inclination continues to be a major issue in lingual therapy,2 part...
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CASE REPORT
Treatment of a Complex Malocclusion in a Growing Skeletal Class II Patient
Volume 48 : Number 3 : Page 181 : Mar 2014
In a growing patient with excessive lower facial height, a skeletal Class II malocclusion is especially difficult to treat without surgical repositioning of the maxilla and possibly the mandible. 1-3 ...
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Creative Adjuncts for Clear Aligners, Part 2: Intrusion, Rotation, and Extrusion
Volume 49 : Number 3 : Page 162 : Mar 2015
Part 1 in this series of articles (JCO, February 2015) described a number of adjuncts for improving the reliability of Class II treatment with clear aligners. This month, we will demonstrate how to pe...
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CASE REPORT
Volume 49 : Number 8 : Page 525 : Aug 2015
Unilateral posterior crossbite (UPC) is frequently observed in children, with an incidence ranging from 8.7% to 23.3%.1 An associated functional shift of the mandible appears in 80% of the patients wi...
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Biomechanics of Lower Second-Molar Protraction Using a New Appliance
Volume 50 : Number 12 : Page 736 : Dec 2016
The technique of using absolute anchorage from endosseous implants for protraction of lower molars was introduced by Roberts and colleagues.1 Since the development of mini-implants, many more clinicia...
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