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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...
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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.
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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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JCO Interviews Dr. C. Norman Shealy on Holistic Health, Part 2
Volume 15 : Number 9 : Page 615 : Sep 1981
DR. GOTTLIEB I'd like to ask you now about the orthodontist's work environment. For example, in recent years dentists have sought to minimize movement through time and motion approaches. Most dentists...
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OVERVIEW
Botulinum Toxin in Contemporary Orthodontic Practice
Volume 59 : Number 11 : Page 745 : Nov 2025
Drs. Hatami, Ahmed, and Venugopal present a guide to established and emerging uses of botulinum toxin in orthodontics and orthognathic surgery, from minimizing relapse to controlling lip hypermobility in gummy smile cases to managing bruxism and other parafunctional habits.
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Sale of an Orthodontic Practice, Part II
Volume 8 : Number 1 : Page 18 : Jan 1974
What Does the Accountant Do? Once the selling price has been agreed on, it is up to the Seller's accountant to decide on the manner in which payment of the selling price will be handled. This is gener...
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Volume 8 : Number 6 : Page 325 : Jun 1974
When Mrs. Lewis called our office to make an appointment for her daughter, Cathy, the conversation went something like this: "Dr. Sands' and Dr. Garrelick's office. Mrs. Gould speaking." "This is Mrs....
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Preserving the Referral-Source Practice of Orthodontics
Volume 18 : Number 12 : Page 870 : Dec 1984
One of the consequences of the introduction of advertising and various alternate forms of delivery of dental care has been the division of orthodontic care between two groups with two different approa...
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Effective Marketing for Orthodontists
Volume 21 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1987
The fee-for-service, solo orthodontist is one of the last professional entrepreneurs of this century. Such an orthodontist is practicing today in a dynamic and often hostile environment. The average a...
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Volume 3 : Number 7 : Page 335 : Jul 1969
Most orthodontic emergencies are not emergencies at all. They are extra service visits required for adjustment and repair. Probably the word emergency gives them a sense of urgency that they do not de...
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Bonneville Orthodontic Seminar, Part II: Edgewise Treatment of the Class II Division 1 Malocclusion
Volume 3 : Number 7 : Page 362 : Jul 1969
The best approach to describing the steps in Class II Division 1 treatment by members of our study group is to present a typical case from inception of treatment through retention. The treatment objec...
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