Search Results For: 'orthodontics'
3881.
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...
3882.
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...
3883.
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...
3884.
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...
3885.
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...
3886.
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, ...
3887.
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...
3888.
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 ...
3889.
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...
3890.
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...
3891.
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...
3892.
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...
3893.
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 ...
3894.
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...
3895.
Volume 29 : Number 12 : Page 738 : Dec 1995
The Edgewise Herbst Appliance is designed to minimize certain limitations inherent in the Herbst* design and to incorporate edgewise brackets and mechanics in the correction of Class II malocclusions....
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Volume 30 : Number 1 : Page 22 : Jan 1996
Functional appliances have two major drawbacks: difficulty of fabrication and repair, and the need for patient compliance. The Hinge Appliance alleviates both of these problems while correcting many k...
3897.
A Method for Correction of Open Bite
Volume 30 : Number 1 : Page 43 : Jan 1996
Treatment of open bite is complicated by the difficulty of differentiating among many possible dentoalveolar and skeletal etiologic factors, depending on the patient's growth pattern.1 Cephalometric m...
3898.
Sandblasting of Bands to Increase Bond Strength
Volume 30 : Number 4 : Page 217 : Apr 1996
Cemented stainless steel bands occasionally fail during treatment, prolonging treatment time and increasing chairtime. Cemented bands can also contribute to decalcification of adjacent enamel surfaces...
3899.
Comparison of Tooth Movements Using Friction-Free and Preadjusted Edgewise Bracket Systems
Volume 30 : Number 6 : Page 325 : Jun 1996
With a conventional edgewise bracket, the ligature presses the archwire against the bracket slot, creating friction that can impede sliding mechanics, even when small, round archwires are used. With t...
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Bonded Acrylic Lingual Biteplanes
Volume 32 : Number 5 : Page 311 : May 1998
Since the early 1980s, when Kurz and the Ormco Lingual Task Force described the use of lingual brackets with built-in biteplanes to open the bite,1 I have been using this same principle in a labial ed...
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