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Effects of Various Stripping Techniques on Surface Enamel
Volume 35 : Number 11 : Page 691 : Nov 2001
A great deal of clinical evidence and reported data suggest that the burs used to reduce interproximal enamel create furrows and scratchÂes that can lead to carious lesions, periodontal disease, and o...
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Simplified Anterior Crossbite Correction Using a Bonded Compomer Biteplane
Volume 36 : Number 6 : Page 356 : Jun 2002
Various methods of correcting anterior dental crossbite in the primary or permanent dentition have been proposed.1,2 One of the easiest, the cemented reverse stainless steel crown form, has drawbacks ...
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Functional Appliance Treatment of Severe Class II Malocclusion in the Early Mixed Dentition
Volume 37 : Number 2 : Page 69 : Feb 2003
The objectives of early orthodontic intervention are to correct obvious problems and to intercept developing problems and prevent them from becoming worse.1,2 Class II malocclusions with more than 6mm...
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Early Orthopedic Class III Treatment with a Modified Tandem Appliance
Volume 37 : Number 4 : Page 218 : Apr 2003
Growing patients with dentofacial deformities characterized by either a midfacial deficiency or true mandibular prognathism are perhaps the most challenging cases for the clinician to manage. In patie...
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Volume 37 : Number 5 : Page 260 : May 2003
The introduction of bonding has made it possible to attain more precise results in active orthodontic treatment than when bands were used. For instance, interdental spaces do not have to be closed aft...
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CASE REPORT
Crozat Appliance Treatment of Buccal Crossbite
Volume 37 : Number 6 : Page 329 : Jun 2003
Expansion of the lower canine region after eruption of the permanent canines has long been considered unstable without permanent retention.1 Nevertheless, various non-invasive methods of mandibular ex...
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A New Device for Forced Eruption of Palatally Impacted Canines
Volume 38 : Number 6 : Page 342 : Jun 2004
Many techniques have been proposed for moving a palatally impacted canine into the arch following surgical exposure.1-6 Direct bonding of an eyelet and traction with a stainless steel ligature is rela...
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Lower Molar Distalization with the Unilateral Frozat Appliance
Volume 38 : Number 12 : Page 646 : Dec 2004
Other than the third molars and maxillary canines, the mandibular second premolars have the highest percentage of impaction. One of the major causes is early extraction of the deciduous predecessor, w...
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A New Nickel Titanium Rapid Maxillary Expansion Screw
Volume 38 : Number 12 : Page 677 : Dec 2004
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is often used in patients who have severe transverse maxillary deficiencies combined with crossbites,1 in patients with small apical bases, and to resolve minor crowdin...
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An Oral Screen for Early Intervention in Lower-Lip-Sucking Habits
Volume 39 : Number 2 : Page 97 : Feb 2005
Oral habits such as finger and lip sucking, nail biting, bruxism, and tongue thrusting may be part of normal child development, but may also be symptoms of deep-rooted neuroses or abnormal facial grow...
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A New Low-Friction Ligation System
Volume 39 : Number 8 : Page 464 : Aug 2005
Many factors can contribute to the frictional resistance of edgewise appliances,1-7 including bracket and wire materials and cross-sections, surface conditions of the archwires and bracket slots, torq...
3892.
CASE REPORT
Eruption of an Impacted Maxillary Central Incisor with an Unusual Dilaceration
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
Dilacerations are most common in the maxillary anterior region,1 occurring in an estimated 3% of the adult population and in six times as many females as males.2 Trauma has been suggested as an etiolo...
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En-Masse Distalization with Miniscrew Anchorage in Class II Nonextraction Treatment
Volume 40 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2006
Sagittal movement of the dentition in nonextraction cases is often difficult and time-consuming. The intermaxillary elastics used in Class II or Class III treatment require long-term cooperation, and ...
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Controlling Erupted and Unerupted Permanent Teeth in the Mixed Dentition with Preadjusted Appliances
Volume 40 : Number 8 : Page 485 : Aug 2006
Deciduous teeth play an important role in the development of malocclusion. For example, a lateral crossbite can lead to asymmetrical mandibular growth; spacing and early loss of deciduous teeth can ca...
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Upper Molar Distalization with a Miniscrew-Supported Distal Jet
Volume 40 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 2006
Conventional anchorage for an exclusively intraoral maxillary molar distalizing appliance (a "non-compliance" distalizer) is derived from a combination of dental support (such as the first or second p...
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The Rationale for Maxillary Second Premolar Extractions in Adult Class II Treatment
Volume 41 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2007
Most Class II, division 1 and 2 malocclusions are amenable to nonextraction treatment in the late mixed dentition. In these patients, the maxillary arch can usually be adapted to the mandibular arch w...
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Vertical Control in Nonextraction Treatment of Growing Patients with Anterior Skeletal Open Bite
Volume 42 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2008
In this article, we describe how open-bite malocclusions and lower anterior skeletal excess can be treated with a combination of fixed (transpalatal bar1) and removable (high-pull headgear) appliances...
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A Quick Fix for Pseudo-Class III Correction
Volume 42 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 2008
Pseudo-Class III malocclusion is usually diagnosed in a patient with an anterior functional shift of the mandible resulting from lingually inclined maxillary incisors.1,2 When the mandible is manipula...
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Considerations in Mandibular Incisor Extraction Cases
Volume 43 : Number 1 : Page 45 : Jan 2009
Tooth-size-arch-length discrepancy, or arch crowding, has traditionally been managed by means of first or second premolar extractions; first or second molar extraction is a less common approach.1 Inci...
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Reprogramming the Memory of Superelastic Nickel Titanium Archwires
Volume 43 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2009
Superelastic nickel titanium archwires can be used effectively in many orthodontic patients.1-6 The major disadvantage of these wires is their inability to be adjusted during the course of treatment. ...
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