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941.
Update on Orthodontic Computer Systems
Volume 21 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1987
In October 1986, at the annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, eight orthodontic computer software exhibitors joined in a panel discussion on how to select computer systems. I w...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 25 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1991
Have a Good DayA highly successful Seattle restaurateur named Timothy Firnstahl has a basic rule: Always deal with complaints before they're made." A corollary is: "Every customer must have a good exp...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 27 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1993
Here and There ITEM--An article in a recent issue of the ADA News reported on a lawsuit in which the ADA is challenging OSHA's bloodborne-pathogens standard. The suit was accompanied by a number of af...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 29 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1995
The Ordeal of Change Eric Hoffer, the longshoreman-philosopher, described in his book The Ordeal of Change the fear, uncertainty, and hesitancy he suffered as a migrant farm worker in California when ...
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Psychological Problems Following Orthognathic Surgery
Volume 29 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1995
Physically attractive people are generally thought to be more friendly, sensitive, and successful than others.1 Considering the role of the face as a primary means of identification and a source of no...
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Volume 30 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1996
This month's topics include congenitally missing teeth and management tips.1. What are your criteria for handling congenitally missing upper lateral incisors? Nearly 80% of the practitioners said that...
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Troubleshooting the Herbst Appliance
Volume 36 : Number 5 : Page 268 : May 2002
The Herbst* is one of the most popular appliances used today for Class II correction because it is durable and fixed, and therefore does not require special patient cooperation. Although problems are...
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A Three-Dimensional Radiographic-Surgical Guide for Mini-Implant Placement
Volume 40 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2006
The latest titanium miniscrews are small enough that even anatomical regions with minimal bone quantity can be used as implant sites for skeletal anchorage.1-16 The interradicular septum is one of the...
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A Palatal Locking Plate Anchor for Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Volume 43 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2009
A recently developed titanium locking plate for orthognathic surgery, designed to prevent screw movement and loosening,1 can also be effective in orthodontic treatment (Fig. 1). The palatal locking pl...
950.
CASE REPORT
"Sagittal First" Management of a Growing Skeletal Class II Patient
Volume 44 : Number 8 : Page 473 : Aug 2010
Sagittal and transverse discrepancies often coexist in skeletal Class II malocclusions.1-3 Orthopedic growth modification can work well in such cases, provided that the remaining pubertal growth is ad...
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CASE REPORT
Volume 46 : Number 7 : Page 399 : Jul 2012
Non-compliance devices designed to distalize the upper molars1-7 or advance the mandible8-14 have become popular over the last two decades as a means of correcting Class II malocclusions without the v...
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Forsus Appliance for Treatment of Class II, Division 2 Malocclusion in Adults
Volume 51 : Number 6 : Page 347 : Jun 2017
Treatment of a Class II, division 2 patient with no growth remaining has traditionally involved either orthognathic surgery or an orthodontic compromise requiring extraction of the upper first premolars. The authors present a third approach for consideration in borderline cases: nonextraction treatment using the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device, a fixed-functional appliance.
953.
Canine Bracket Guide for Substitution Cases
Volume 51 : Number 8 : Page 450 : Aug 2017
The most common error in maxillary canine-lateral incisor substitution cases is inadequate palatal torque of the relocated canine. This article examines the rationale for various bracket choices, including tip and torque prescriptions, as well as wire-bracket play and other factors that influence canine torque.
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CASE REPORT
Combining Skeletal Anchorage and Intermaxillary Elastics in Class II Treatment
Volume 52 : Number 4 : Page 227 : Apr 2018
Drs. Manni, Lupini, and Cozzani describe an innovative combination of Class II elastics and temporary anchorage devices. Their treatment takes advantage of the versatility of intermaxillary elastics in producing reliable sagittal and extrusive forces, while avoiding the side effects associated with anchorage loss.
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A Superelastic Loop for Uprighting Mesially Impacted Lower Second Molars
Volume 53 : Number 12 : Page 726 : Dec 2019
The original Loca-System used a loop of rectangular superelastic nickel titanium wire to distalize maxillary molars. This modification of the loop can be used to recover and upright a deeply impacted mandibular second molar, as demonstrated in an adult patient.
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Anchor-Lock System Double-Y for Post-SARPE Retention and Simultaneous Molar Distalization
Volume 57 : Number 2 : Page 110 : Feb 2023
Dr. Okuhashi and colleagues describe a palatal plate that is anchored by four titanium miniscrews. As illustrated in an adult patient, the Anchor-Lock System Double-Y is designed to maintain surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion while distalizing or protracting the molars.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Ask Ann Marie: How Do You Approach the Interview Process for Hiring a New Team Member?
Volume 57 : Number 3 : Page 192 : Mar 2023
Dr. Gorczyca breaks down the hiring process into 13 easy steps. In this month’s column, she focuses on the interview process, including lists of useful questions to ask potential candidates, as well as questions that cannot legally be asked.
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Practical Invisalign Mechanics: Deep Bite and Class II Correction
Volume 59 : Number 4 : Page 241 : Apr 2025
Dr. Glaser launches a series on ClinCheck planning for Invisalign treatment with an overview of common patterns found in Class II patients with deep bite and advice for correcting this type of malocclusion with clear aligners.
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The Centric Relation Tooth Positioner: Its Use as a Finishing Appliance for Modern Orthodontics
Volume 12 : Number 1 : Page 24 : Jan 1978
Occlusion is the Medium of Dentistry, the central hub of the wheel, from which radiates all of the fields of dentistry. Its understanding is basic and application of its principles is essential, if we...
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Managing for Success in Orthodontics
Volume 15 : Number 5 : Page 319 : May 1981
When orthodontists are asked to describe what their job is, some will say, "I am an orthodontist. My job is to straighten teeth." Others will say, "I am a dentofacial orthopedist." Still others will s...
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