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OVERVIEW Orthodontic Retention and Stability: A Clinical Perspective
Volume 41 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2007
Our concerns about the stability of orthodontic treatment still seem to be the same as those expressed by Calvin Case in 1920: "If there is one part of orthodontia more than another that is absolutely...
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SureSmile Technology in a Patient-Centered Orthodontic Practice
Volume 35 : Number 4 : Page 245 : Apr 2001
A patient-centered practice is one that delivers high-quality care with a minimal amount of patient discomfort, compliance demands, and chairtime, and completes treatment on time in as short a period ...
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Directional Edgewise Orthodontic Approach, Part 1
Volume 8 : Number 11 : Page 617 : Nov 1974
Edgewise orthodontics has been thought of as a complicated, highly technical, exacting technique. This is unfortunate. It really doesn't have to be that way. I feel that a lot of good people have been...
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The Importance of Interbracket Width in Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Volume 10 : Number 7 : Page 530 : Jul 1976
Stiffness, strength and range are the most basic elastic properties of wire. Strength is a measure of how strong a force the wire will take before it permanently deforms. Range is a measure of how far...
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Directional Edgewise Orthodontic Approach, Part 5
Volume 9 : Number 3 : Page 143 : Mar 1975
This is the fifth installment in a series in which Dr. Hickham is presenting the directional edgewise orthodontic approach and several adjunctive techniques. The first four installments have appeared ...
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Employment in Orthodontic Offices: A JCO Opinion Survey
Volume 28 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1994
With the recent elevation of the rhetoric of politicians about "family values" and the increase in space devoted to the subject in the print and video media, it is apparent that there is concern in th...
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Directional Edgewise Orthodontic Approach, Part 7
Volume 9 : Number 5 : Page 297 : May 1975
This is the concluding installment in a series in which Dr. Hickham has presented the directional edgewise orthodontic approach and several adjunctive techniques. The first six installments have appea...
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JCO Orthodontic Practice Study: Practice Staff
Volume 15 : Number 11 : Page 738 : Nov 1981
Respondents to the JCO Practice Study were asked to provide information regarding staff persons employed in their practices. Data from practices with less than two or more than fifty years of experien...
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The Effects of Orthodontic Appliances on Wind-Instrument Players
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
Fixed orthodontic appliances can have a negative impact on the musical ability of wind-instrument players by causing discomfort and by interfering with the correct embouchure.1-8 This report describes...
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A Strategic Orthodontic Marketing Plan, Part 1
Volume 46 : Number 12 : Page 721 : Aug 2012
Originally published in December 2012 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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Occlusal Splint Guides for Presurgical Orthodontic Treatment
Volume 42 : Number 9 : Page 508 : Sep 2008
Three-dimensional model simulation is an integral part of conventional orthognathic surgical treatment.1-5 In some cases it can be performed on a simple hinge articulator, while in others a facebow an...
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JCO Orthodontic Practice Study: Practice Expense
Volume 15 : Number 12 : Page 816 : Dec 1981
This is the fourth in a series of reports of the results of the JCO Orthodontic Practice Study. The previous reports appeared in the September, October, and November issues of JCO. Expenses and expens...
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Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment for Overerupted Maxillary Molars
Volume 19 : Number 5 : Page 350 : May 1985
Correcting an overerupted maxillary first or second molar presents a dilemma (Fig. 1). Use of conventional fixed appliances to intrude the molar may lead to undesirable extrusion of the anchorage unit...
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Orthodontic Closure of a Midline Diastema with an Infrabony Defect
Volume 45 : Number 3 : Page 156 : Mar 2011
A maxillary midline diastema is a common esthetic problem, with a reported incidence of 5-20% in adults.1,2 A significant midline diastema is frequently associated with an alveolar bone defect, an int...
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JCO Orthodontic Practice Study: Practice Success
Volume 15 : Number 10 : Page 683 : Oct 1981
This article will examine success in orthodontic practice, as measured by net income, by profiling high, moderate, and low net income practices according to a number of characteristics from data repor...
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A Strategic Orthodontic Marketing Plan, Part 2
Volume 47 : Number 1 : Page 31 : Aug 2013
Originally published in January 2013 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 particu...
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Biomechanics and the Paradigm Shift in Orthodontic Treatment Planning
Volume 43 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2009
The current trend in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment is toward an increasing emphasis on the soft-tissue relationships that affect display of the teeth, accompanied by a declining emphasis on the ...
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A Comparison of Four Methods for Sterilizing Orthodontic Pliers
Volume 46 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 2012
Until recently, little information has been published regarding the sterilization of orthodontic pliers according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines1: 1. After cleaning, in...
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Effects of Three Types of Sterilization on Orthodontic Pliers
Volume 28 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1994
The most common sterilizers used for orthodontic instruments are autoclaves, chemiclaves, and dry-heat units. Autoclaves tend to create rust on instruments, although recent models are improved. Chemic...
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Managing Early Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners
Volume 52 : Number 12 : Page 701 : Dec 2018
Drs. Favero, Volpato, and Favero describe the application of clear aligners to complex interceptive treatment. Two 8-year-old patients in the early mixed dentition illustrate the coordination of aligners with techniques such as serial extraction and transverse expansion.
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