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Immediate Reactivation of a Modified Haas Expander after Full Screw Expansion
Volume 42 : Number 1 : Page 43 : Jan 2008
Although rapid maxillary expansion is widely used for patients with transverse growth deficiencies,1 a single expansion device may not be sufficient for complete correction of a severe case.2-4 This a...
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Volume 42 : Number 3 : Page 144 : Mar 2008
In a previous article (JCO, February 2008), we described some biomechanical variations that may occur in the sagittal plane during the retraction of anterior teeth with miniscrew anchorage. The presen...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Another Solution for Single-Tooth Ectopias
Volume 42 : Number 6 : Page 321 : Jun 2008
Single-tooth ectopias can be extraordinarily frustrating. Clinical problems associated with individual teeth in linguo- or palatoversion include difficulty in attaining a suitable purchase on the toot...
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Space Closure in Patients with Missing Mandibular Incisors
Volume 42 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2008
When a patient presents with missing teeth, a decision must be made whether to open or close the spaces. In a case with a missing mandibular incisor, treatment considerations include esthetics, occlus...
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A Multipurpose Retraction Clip for Sliding Mechanics
Volume 46 : Number 8 : Page 499 : Aug 2012
Many orthodontists today use low-friction brackets designed for sliding mechanics.1-5 Although chain elastic is often applied for canine and anterior tooth retraction, it produces relatively high fric...
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Class II Correction with an Edgewise-Modified Nance Appliance
Volume 31 : Number 3 : Page 178 : Mar 1997
Many appliances have been introduced in the past decade for treating Class II malocclusions without the need for patient cooperation. These include a modified Nance,1 repelling magnets,2-4 nickel tita...
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Debonding Ceramic Brackets: Effects on Enamel
Volume 25 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 1991
Since the introduction of acid-etch direct bonding, various investigators have reported loss of enamel due to etching and debonding.1-6 With the advent of ceramic brackets, a new concern over enamel l...
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Volume 25 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1991
Topics are non-acceptance of treatment and ceramic brackets.1. What do you do to avoid failed appointments at the first appointment? the records appointment following initial consultation? the case pr...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Lower Molar Distalization and Retention
Volume 38 : Number 7 : Page 379 : Jul 2004
To move lower molars distally or to preserve lower molar anchorage, which of the following do you use, and how effective would you rate these methods? Respondents were asked to indicate any of a numbe...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 49 : Number 12 : Page 803 : Dec 2015
(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 JCO subscribers selected at random, and the responses are summarized here. This month's column is the first in a series revisiting past Readers' Corner topics to examine changes in the profession over the intervening years; in this case, the same questions on fees and retention appeared in the April and July 2004 issues, respectively.)
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Begg Series, Part V: Root Control Methods with the Begg Technique
Volume 3 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1969
It has been shown that the pure Begg technique utilizes light round archwires and orthodontic attachments incorporating a single point of contact and narrow mesio-distal dimensions for simple tipping ...
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Begg Series Summary and Addendum
Volume 3 : Number 5 : Page 253 : May 1969
The Rationale of Begg TherapyThe rationale of Begg Therapy is predicated on three concepts:1. Attritional occlusion. Begg says that civilized man does not have correct occlusion because "normal occlus...
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JCO Q&A Burstone Series, Part III: Segmented Arch Technique
Volume 4 : Number 9 : Page 492 : Sep 1971
This series of questions and answers is based on clinical experience with the segmented arch technique developed by Doctor Charles Burstone, Doctor James Baldwin and members of the orthodontic staff o...
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Concept and Commentary: Some Atypical Cases
Volume 7 : Number 12 : Page 763 : Dec 1973
Case 1 This case had one upper lateral missing. 763-jco-img-0.jpgI extracted one upper bicuspid on the opposite side and two lower bicuspids. We went through a typical Begg treatment, and here she is ...
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Direct Bonding with Directon Adhesive
Volume 10 : Number 8 : Page 601 : Aug 1976
Direct bonding began in the author's office thirty-three months ago, and early success led to increasing numbers of teeth being bonded. To date, 177 patients have enjoyed the benefits of direct bondin...
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Auxiliaries for Efficient Jaw Orthopedics
Volume 18 : Number 4 : Page 261 : Apr 1984
Molar Abutment System (MAS) The muscular force developed by the forward displacement of the mandible with the activator or any bimaxillary appliance can be highly efficient if it is well directed and ...
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Bionators in Class II Treatment
Volume 19 : Number 3 : Page 185 : Mar 1985
The bionator (Fig. 1) is a functional appliance introduced by Balters in 1960. The original appliance and a number of current variations were intended primarily for use in Class II cases with retrogna...
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Modified Function Regulator for Vertical Maxillary Excess
Volume 19 : Number 10 : Page 733 : Oct 1985
Patients with excessive vertical growth or "long face syndrome" are among the most difficult to treat successfully. Many have arch length deficiencies requiring extractions. Early comprehensive orthod...
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Volume 22 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1988
The computer-aided axiograph (CADIAX) enhances the tracking of hinge-axis movements, while producing additional tracking data and relating these data to time. The manual axiograph (see Part 5, JCO, Oc...
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Management of Deep Overbite with a Preadjusted Appliance System
Volume 24 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1990
The management of most orthodontic cases can be divided into six distinct but overlapping stages of treatment: anchorage control, leveling and aligning, overbite control, overjet reduction, space clos...
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