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CASE REPORT
Noninvasive 3D Evaluation of Profile Changes after Four Extractions
Volume 58 : Number 10 : Page 633 : Oct 2024
In this case report, Drs. Paolo Albertini, Enrico Albertini, Pellitteri, Zucchini, and Lombardo illustrate the use of three-dimensional facial scans to evaluate post-treatment soft-tissue changes in a patient treated with four extractions, demonstrating that the facial appearance can be preserved in such cases.
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CASE REPORT
Segmental Mechanics with T-Loop Springs for Management of Ectopic Canines and Severe Crowding
Volume 59 : Number 5 : Page 20250501 : May 2025
Drs. Malik and Mahindra use segmental mechanics with T-loop springs for space closure after premolar extractions in a patient with ectopic canines and severe crowding, avoiding the effects of friction between an archwire and brackets.
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DIGITAL ORTHO LAB
Direct-Printed, Titratable Mandibular Advancement Device for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Volume 59 : Number 10 : Page 649 : Oct 2025
Drs. Řezáčová and Hálek present a digital workflow for fabricating a custom mandibular advancement device for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Interchangeable advancement blocks enable the amount of mandibular protrusion to be adjusted for the best balance of efficacy and comfort.
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Volume 6 : Number 11 : Page 643 : Nov 1972
What to do if the bite won't open? Q What do you do in a deep overbite case if the bite just won't open?A If you are using a full-banded technique with archwires with some reverse curve or tip-back be...
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Volume 15 : Number 8 : Page 519 : Aug 1981
Holistic medicine used to be thought of as whole person medicine, whose goals were to be achieved through a balance of body, mind, and spirit. It took on an added dimension when Hans Selye demonstrate...
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Volume 27 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1993
The topics include archforms and emergency procedures.1. What archforms do you use in archwires at various stages of treatment? The readers reported using a wide variety of archforms during treatment....
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Unlocking the Malocclusion with a Semifixed Bite Plate
Volume 35 : Number 9 : Page 544 : Sep 2001
Vertical control is one of orthodontists' top priorities during treatment. In cases with deficient lower facial height and a strong musculature, however, it is sometimes impossible to bond the mandib...
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Volume 1 : Number 1 : Page 42 : Jan 2006
The Andrews method of preadjusted bracket positioning involves placing the twin tie wings parallel to the long axis of the clinical crown and then moving the bracket up or down until the middle of its...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 51 : Number 4 : Page 243 : Apr 2017
(Editor’s Note: The Readers’ Corner is a regular feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Questions are sent periodically to ...
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Bass Orthopedic Appliance System, Part 3: Case Management
Volume 21 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1987
Patient Motivation It is important to recognize that the dentofacial features that make up a skeletal Class II malocclusion belong to an individual person. From the initial visit the orthodontist must...
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Bio-Progressive Therapy, Part 6: Forces Used in Bio-Progressive Therapy
Volume 12 : Number 2 : Page 123 : Feb 1978
(CONTINUED FROM PART 5) Physiology of Tooth Movement The orthodontic movement of teeth occurs as a result of the biological response and the physiological reaction to the forces applied by our mecha...
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Overjet Reduction with a Preadjusted Appliance System
Volume 26 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1992
Previous articles in this series dealt with various stages of orthodontic treatment with preadjusted appliance systems.1-5 This final article will cover overjet reduction, a stage that is required in ...
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Rapid Dentoalveolar Expansion Technique
Volume 11 : Number 1 : Page 47 : Jan 1977
Ever since Korkhaus came to the United States in 1956 and presented his method of splitting the palate in maxillary deficiency cases, this form of treatment has burgeoned in popularity with an impetus...
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Volume 23 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1989
Topics are enamel reproximation and continuing education.1. What instruments do you use for enamel reproximation (stripping)? All the respondents reported doing some reproximation, although the instru...
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Permanent Lingual Bonded Retainer
Volume 24 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1990
Many leading researchers and private practitioners now recommend permanent retention, but the definition of "permanent" varies considerably. The most stable retention would consist of crown splints pl...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
By Your Pupils You'll Be Taught
Volume 29 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1995
By Your Pupils You'll Be TaughtThe most remarkable teacher I ever had coached our high school football team. He didn't rely on histrionics to motivate his players; rather, he clearly described the tas...
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Subdivision Malocclusions: Cracking the Riddle
Volume 35 : Number 2 : Page 93 : Feb 2001
Almost every Class II malocclusion contains, to some degree, a discrepancy between centric occlusion and centric relation. A radiographic analysis should always be performed to determine whether addi...
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Retaining Treatment Results with the Advanceable Twin-Block Appliance
Volume 39 : Number 1 : Page 35 : Jan 2005
The twin-block appliance has been modified to allow bite advancement by means of a screw system incorporated into the maxillary appliance blocks.1 This can be advantageous in patients with severe over...
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Overlay Mechanics with the Tip-Edge PLUS Bracket, Part 1
Volume 40 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2006
The traditional procedure for treating Class I crowded cases requires the application of force to create space before a flexible archwire can be inserted for alignment. Simultaneous use of an overlay ...
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A Rapid Maxillary Expander with Differential Opening
Volume 48 : Number 7 : Page 430 : Jul 2014
A significant percentage of complete cleft lip and palate (CLP) patients who have undergone lip and palate surgeries in infancy or early childhood will later present with maxillary arch constriction. ...
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