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The Physiologic Rationale for Air-Rotor Stripping
Volume 31 : Number 9 : Page 609 : Sep 1997
Proximal stripping has been described in the literature for decades.1-4 Air-rotor stripping (ARS) was first described in 1985,5 and subsequent reports and encouraging clinical observations have contri...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Payment Flexibility vs. Shorter Treatment Times
Volume 32 : Number 9 : Page 541 : Sep 1998
As you no doubt have noticed, there is a new face and name attached to this column. For the past eight years, Dr. Mel Mayerson has brought a vast knowledge and passion to Management & Marketing. O...
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Volume 33 : Number 5 : Page 278 : May 1999
Some concern has been expressed about whether there will be enough orthodontists in the future to treat the number of potential orthodontic patients. This so-called "manpower" problem is based on an a...
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The Distal Jet Simplified and Updated
Volume 36 : Number 10 : Page 586 : Oct 2002
Since we introduced the Distal Jet* to the profession more than six years ago, it has achieved worldwide acceptance as an esthetic fixed appliance that can produce consistently reliable distal molar ...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Transitional Office Design: Attracting an Associate
Volume 36 : Number 12 : Page 701 : Dec 2002
Years ago, many orthodontists at the end of their careers chose simply to finish their remaining cases and close their offices. Today, it is much less sensible, from a tax and retirement planning stan...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Adult Treatment Financing: An Interview with Martin (Bud) Schulman
Volume 39 : Number 4 : Page 215 : Apr 2005
This month's column is a short, but pertinent, interview with long-time consultant Bud Schulman. Over the years, Mr. Schulman has shared many outstanding ideas with orthodontists, and we are pleased t...
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Complex Orthodontic Treatment Using a New Protocol for the Invisalign Appliance
Volume 41 : Number 9 : Page 525 : Sep 2007
The Invisalign* system was introduced at an orthodontic meeting in 19991 and first described in a peer-reviewed publication in 2000.2 Controversy remains over whether the system is appropriate for mod...
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Sequential MARA-Invisalign Treatment
Volume 43 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2009
Although orthodontic treatment with clear aligner systems such as Invisalign* is usually contraindicated in teenage patients with Class II malocclusions, it can be an option if the teeth are sufficien...
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Precision of Bracket Placement on Dental Models
Volume 43 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2009
Bracket-placement accuracy is crucial in achieving optimal orthodontic treatment results, particularly with "straightwire" appliance designs. Precision is actually a function of the repeatability of p...
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Aligner Treatment in the Teenage Patient
Volume 47 : Number 2 : Page 115 : Feb 2013
Orthodontic therapy with fixed appliances has certain inherent drawbacks, including increased oral bacteria and microflora,1-5 dental and soft-tissue discomfort, and poor esthetics. Teenage patients m...
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Class II Therapy with a Combination of Customized Lingual Appliances and the Forsus Device
Volume 47 : Number 8 : Page 464 : Aug 2013
Adults seek orthodontic treatment primarily for esthetic reasons,1 which explains the rapid development in more cosmetic appliance systems in recent years. Although lingual brackets became popular in ...
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2016 AAO CONVENTION
Volume 50 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2016
Returning to Orlando for the first time since 2004, this year's AAO conference promises a number of novel experiences besides new rides in the city's ubiquitous theme parks. Here is our annual guide to attractions, events, and restaurants in the host city during the convention, taking place April 29-May 3. Although Florida is generally warm in late April, with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s, it can also be quite wet. Plan for afternoon thundershowers. At Orlando International Airport, ground transportation can be found on Level 1 of either terminal, A or B. Taxi fares run around $40 one way to the Orange County Convention Center area (International Drive), with shared shuttles available for about half that price. The LYNX bus service (www.golynx.com) is only $2 per person, but takes about an hour to reach the convention center.
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2017 Eugene L. Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year: Dr. Moataz Elmahdy
Volume 51 : Number 3 : Page 139 : Mar 2017
The Journal of Clinical Orthodontics is proud to recognize Dr. Moataz Elmahdy from the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, as the winner of the second Eugene L. Gottlieb JCO St...
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Volume 51 : Number 11 : Page 728 : Nov 2017
This digitally produced insertion guide simplifies one-visit placement of a Hybrid Hyrax expander for early orthopedic treatment of Class III malocclusion. Alternating maxillary and expansion and constriction are followed by a protraction facemask in the example shown by the authors.
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MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
Ransomware: Is Your Practice Protected?
Volume 52 : Number 4 : Page 237 : Apr 2018
Cybercriminals have been targeting small and midsize businesses by infecting their computers with software that locks down the system until the victim pays a ransom. Mr. McGill outlines how to back up your data, train your staff, and create a disaster-recovery plan in case of attack.
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Managing Early Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners
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.
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Patient Compliance with Removable Clear Aligner Therapy
Volume 52 : Number 12 : Page 710 : Dec 2018
In this retrospective clinical study, Dr. James Crouse reviews the records of 220 patients from his practice to assess their coooperation with aligner wear. Comparisons are tabulated by patient sex and age group, and tips for managing compliance are offered.
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Digital Bracket Placement for Indirect Bonding
Volume 53 : Number 7 : Page 387 : Jul 2019
Dr. Bill Layman describes a procedure that utilizes a digital intraoral scanner and 3D-printed transfer media to improve the accuracy of bracket placement and reduce lab time, while taking advantage of the chairside efficiency of indirect bonding. Includes video.
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Evaluation of Mandibular Position for Splint Therapy Using a Virtual Articulator
Volume 54 : Number 8 : Page 466 : Aug 2020
Digital technology offers an alternative to the traditional articulator and facebow transfer used to confirm condylar stability during stabilization splint treatment. In this virtual mounting method, sequential mandibular positions are evaluated based on superimposition of the initial CBCT data with intraoral scans taken at each visit.
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CASE REPORT
Nonextraction Treatment of Severe Crowding with a Self-Ligating Appliance
Volume 54 : Number 12 : Page 765 : Dec 2020
The arch expansion that can be obtained with self-ligating brackets and high-tech archwires can avoid the need for extractions. In this case, transverse development is used to correct extreme lower crowding in an adult patient without adversely affecting his balanced profile.
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