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381.

Biomechanics and the Paradigm Shift in Orthodontic Treatment Planning

DR. S. JACK BURROW , DDS, MS

Volume 43 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2009

The current trend in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment is toward an increasing emphasis on the soft-tissue relationships that affect display of the teeth, accompanied by a declining emphasis on the ...

382.

A Comparison of Four Methods for Sterilizing Orthodontic Pliers

DR. GEORGE KYRITSIS , DDS, MSD

Volume 46 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 2012

Until recently, little information has been published regarding the sterilization of orthodontic pliers according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines1: 1. After cleaning, in...

383.

Severe Ocular Injuries from Orthodontic Headgear

DR. GARY N. HOLLAND , MD | DR. DAVID A. WALLACE , MD | DR. BARTLY J. MONDINO , MD | DR. STUART H. COLE , MD | DR. STEPHEN J. RYAN , MD

Volume 19 : Number 11 : Page 819 : Nov 1985

Extraoral traction devices are commonly used orthodontic appliances. Commonly referred to as headgear, these devices are used to reposition teeth during orthodontic therapy. They frequently consist of...

384.

Managing Early Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners

DR. RICCARDO FAVERO , DDS, MSc | DR. ANDREA VOLPATO , DDS, MSc | DR. LORENZO FAVERO , MD, DDS, MSc

Volume 52 : Number 12 : Page 701 : Dec 2018

Drs. Favero, Volpato, and Favero describe the application of clear aligners to complex interceptive treatment. Two 8-year-old patients in the early mixed dentition illustrate the coordination of aligners with techniques such as serial extraction and transverse expansion.

385.

Effects of Three Types of Sterilization on Orthodontic Pliers

ALBERTO R. MAZZOCCHI, MD , | CORRADO PAGANELLI, DDS, MD , | CARLO MORANDINI, DDS ,

Volume 28 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1994

The most common sterilizers used for orthodontic instruments are autoclaves, chemiclaves, and dry-heat units. Autoclaves tend to create rust on instruments, although recent models are improved. Chemic...

386.

A Protective Coating for Combating Decalcification in Orthodontic Practice

HENRY L. LEE JR., | JAN A. ORLOWSKI , | ALVIN I. KOBASHIGAWA ,

Volume 7 : Number 4 : Page 249 : Apr 1973

IntroductionEnamel decalcification and its associated histologic damage has been a continuing problem in the use of conventional orthodontic banding techniques. Demineralization occurs directly beneat...

387.

Orthodontic Management of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

DR. SHIVAM MEHTA , BDS, MDS | DR. FLAVIO URIBE , DDS, MDentSc

Volume 56 : Number 10 : Page 592 : Oct 2022

Because patients with ASD exhibit higher rates of certain malocclusions, they are often seen in orthodontic practices. Drs. Mehta and Uribe provide a number of clinical tips to facilitate their treatment, including record-taking procedures as well as impression and bonding techniques.

388.

Orthomatic: A Computerized Approach to Managing an Orthodontic Office

DR. R.S. CALLENDER , DDS

Volume 10 : Number 1 : Page 25 : Jan 1976

A doctor's income results from the difference between payment received and office expenses. As it is with other professions, today's economy is squeezing the orthodontist's income. Practice percentage...

389.

Peak Torque Values at Fracture of Orthodontic Miniscrews

DR. TYLER H. JOLLEY , DMD | DR. CHUN-HSI CHUNG , DMD, MS

Volume 41 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2007

Temporary orthodontic miniscrews have become increasingly popular as a means of providing skeletal anchorage for tooth movement.1,2 If miniscrew anchorage is to be successful, however, the mechanical ...

390.

A Fixed-Removable Approach to Presurgical Orthodontic Treatment

H.S. ORTON, OBE, BDS, FDS, DOrth RCS , | P.M. NOBLE , BDS, FDS, MSC, DOrth ,

Volume 24 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1990

Orthodontic treatment is usually required prior to orthognathic surgery to coordinate the arches and optimize the occlusion. Orthodontic aims often include relief of crowding, alignment within the arc...

391.

An Orthodontic Attachment for Patients with Fixed Prosthetic Restorations

DR. RALF J. RADLANSKI , DMD

Volume 33 : Number 1 : Page 24 : Jan 1999

Adult orthodontic patients with fixed pontics in the molar regions commonly show crowding, rotations, or elongation of the anterior teeth. Higher moments than usual are required for intrusion of the a...

392.

Easy Wax Setup Technique for Orthodontic Diagnosis

DR. SEONG-HUN KIM , DMD, MSD | DR. YOUNG-GUK PARK , DMD, MSD, PHD

Volume 34 : Number 3 : Page 140 : Mar 2000

Traditionally, diagnostic wax setups have been prepared by sawing the models through the root areas and separating the teeth by hand.1-3 The teeth are then repositioned as desired and sealed in place ...

393.

Orthodontic Application of the Mandibular Kinesiograph, Part 1

DR. JAMES M. CALLENDER , DDS

Volume 18 : Number 10 : Page 710 : Oct 1984

Orthodontists are not only concerned with the alignment of teeth, but with the function of the whole complex stomatognathic system. Teeth cannot be moved without affecting the function of the other pa...

394.

Limitations of In Vitro Orthodontic Bond Strength Testing

DR. MICHAEL L. SWARTZ , DDS

Volume 41 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 2007

Volumes and volumes of in vitro orthodontic bonding studies have been published. Many clinicians may actually base their selection of adhesives on the highest bond strengths reported in these tests or...

395.

Orthodontic Treatment of a Case with Minimal Periodontal Support

ANTHONY D. VIAZIS, DDS, MS, , | LINDA A. CRAWFORD, DDS ,

Volume 27 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1993

An adult female presented to our clinic with a periodontally involved malocclusion induced by severe gingival overgrowth (Fig. 1). The periodontal condition was due to four years' use of sodium diphen...

396.

Light-Emitting Diode Technology for Orthodontic Bonding

DR. VITTORIO CACCIAFESTA , DDS, MSC | DR. MARIA FRANCESCA SFONDRINI , MD, DDS | DR. PAUL-GEORG JOST-BRINKMANN , DMD, PHD | DR. ANDREAS BOEHME , DDS

Volume 36 : Number 8 : Page 461 : Aug 2002

Although halogen light-curing units are the most common type used to cure orthodontic adhesives, this technology has several drawbacks. Halogen bulbs have a limited effective lifetime of approximately...

397.

A Modified Orthodontic Plier for Heavy Round Wire

DR. LEN OOSTHUIZEN , BDS, DIP ORTH (RAND)

Volume 4 : Number 11 : Page 642 : Nov 1970

642-jco-img-0.jpgManipulation of heavy steel wires, particularly those of the dimensions popular for extraoral appliances, can cause irreparable damage to the delicate, high-precision, and rather cost...

398.

Fluoride Release from Orthodontic Elastic Chain

V.P. JOSEPH, BDS, MSC , | R. GROBLER, BSC, BSC(Hons), MSC, DSC, PHD , | P.E. ROSSOUW , BSC, BCHD, BCHD(Hons), MCHD ,

Volume 27 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1993

Orthodontic patients have been shown to run an increased risk of developing plaque-induced dental and periodontal disease, with plaque retention adjacent to fixed appliances being a major etiological ...

399.

Orthodontic Application of the Mandibular Kinesiograph, Part 2

DR. JAMES M. CALLENDER , DDS

Volume 18 : Number 11 : Page 791 : Nov 1984

Case 1 The first case is common among people with TMJ symptoms and appears to be relatively easy. I suspect that this kind of case is often treated rather well orthodontically, but with the TMJ proble...

400.

Directional Edgewise Orthodontic Approach, Part 4

DR. JOHN H. HICKHAM ,

Volume 9 : Number 2 : Page 86 : Feb 1975

This is the fourth installment in a series in which Dr. Hickham is presenting the directional edgewise orthodontic approach and several adjunctive techniques. The first three installments appeared in ...