Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
3841.
Cephalometric Trimming of Dental Casts
Volume 4 : Number 3 : Page 148 : Mar 1970
The dental apparatus is tributary to the facial structures in which it is housed. Of these, the muscular system and the skeletal components are the most directly influential. Many of the variabilities...
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A Constructive Approach to Thumbsucking Habit
Volume 12 : Number 12 : Page 846 : Dec 1978
Psychological Need Every person has feelings of apprehension and insecurity at times, even though he may not be in touch with them. Grown people have at their disposal a wide variety of ways to vent o...
3843.
The Geometry of Cephalometrics
Volume 13 : Number 4 : Page 258 : Apr 1979
Although a great deal of emphasis has been placed on the lines, angles, linear measurements and proportions derived from analysis of parasagittal cephalometric radiographs, a complete study of geometr...
3844.
Common Sense Mechanics, Part 4
Volume 13 : Number 12 : Page 808 : Dec 1979
(CONTINUED FROM PART 3) Crossbites A discussion of Static Equilibrium pointed out the three requirements which are automatically fulfilled whenever an archwire is completely engaged in brackets and tu...
3845.
A Simple, Economical Bonding Adhesive
Volume 14 : Number 4 : Page 273 : Apr 1980
Since the introduction of bonding to the orthodontic profession, adhesive systems have been steadily improving in bond strength and simplicity of application. My original concept was to develop an eco...
3846.
A Therapeutic Method for Selected TMJ Dysfunction Patients
Volume 18 : Number 1 : Page 35 : Jan 1984
The diversity of symptoms and therapeutic techniques can make the proper choice of TMJ treatment a frustrating experience. The purpose of this paper is to describe one type of treatment regimen used b...
3847.
Efficient Ordering of Expendable Supplies
Volume 18 : Number 1 : Page 38 : Jan 1984
Maintaining a stock of expendable supplies in an orthodontic office can be a timeconsuming and bothersome task, involving considerable paperwork, telephone calls, and intraoffice conversations. When o...
3848.
The Effects of Debonding on the Enamel Surface
Volume 18 : Number 5 : Page 330 : May 1984
Several reports have been published on the techniques of resurfacing the enamel following debonding,1-4 but the potentially harmful effects of bracket removal on the enamel surface have received littl...
3849.
Effect of Heat Treatment on Various Properties of Blue Elgiloy
Volume 18 : Number 6 : Page 432 : Jun 1984
Elgiloy is a cobalt-chromium alloy that is used as an orthodontic wire because it is easier to bend than stainless steel, nickeltitanium, or beta-titanium in its "as received" state. For this reason, ...
3850.
Root Realignment in Furcation-Involved Teeth
Volume 19 : Number 7 : Page 490 : Jul 1985
Bifurcation and trifurcation involvement of multirooted teeth is a serious complication. Although many molars with furcation involvement remain healthy and function without pain for many years,11 a va...
3851.
Correction of Mesially Impacted Lower Second and Third Molars
Volume 21 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1987
Mesial impaction of lower second or third molars is a frequent clinical problem. Further, the extraction of lower second molars to relieve crowding is a common practice that often results in mesially ...
3852.
Effects of Reduced Acid Concentration and Etching Time on Bond Strength and Enamel Morphology
Volume 21 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1987
The acid-etch bonding technique has been used extensively since its introduction by Buonocore in 1955.1 Plastic and metal brackets were introduced specifically for attachment to the acid-conditioned e...
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Volume 22 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 1988
Topics are fiberotomy and staff uniforms.1. How often do you recommend supracrestal fiberotomy procedures? For which teeth?There was considerable diversity among the respondents. Only 3% reported rout...
3854.
The Effect of Silane Coupling Agents on the Bond Strength of a Polycrystalline Ceramic Bracket
Volume 22 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1988
Although the size, shape, prescription, and bulk of metal and synthetic sapphire (ceramic) brackets are similar, there is an important difference that can affect bond strength: the process required to...
3855.
Semi-Indirect Bonded Lingual Retainer
Volume 23 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1989
Many kinds of orthodontic corrections--for instance, alignment of rotated teeth--require long periods of retention. A number of bonded retainers have been developed for long-term use.1-6 I have devise...
3856.
Assessment of Mesiodistal Axial Inclination through Panoramic Radiography
Volume 24 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1990
A major objective of orthodontic treatment is the normalization of tooth positions in three planes of space, with the goal of approaching predefined cephalometric or occlusal standards.1-7 One of the ...
3857.
Vertical Control with a Headgear-Activator Combination
Volume 24 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1990
One of the major complaints about activator therapy is the lack of control of lower facial height. Combining the activator with a headgear is a solution that has been proposed by several authors to op...
3858.
Modified Nance Appliance for Unilateral Molar Distalization
Volume 26 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1992
Unilateral Class II patients have been treated with specialized headgears, unilateral Class II elastics, and various types of removable appliances that not only require cooperation, but may tax valuab...
3859.
Stereometric Evaluation of the Enamel-Stripping Effect of Hydrochloric Acid
Volume 26 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1992
Enamel demineralization in the form of white spots is often seen following the removal of orthodontic appliances.1,2 The maxillary lateral incisors and canines are most often involved (Fig. 1).3,4 Dem...
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Indirect Bonding with Adhesive Precoated Brackets
Volume 27 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1993
Adhesive precoated (APC) brackets have a number of clinical advantages, including consistency and accuracy of positioning, ease of placement, and reduction of chairtime.1 They can be bonded indirectly...
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