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THE READERS' CORNER

Gummy Smiles and New Patient Communications

Volume 42 : Number 8 : Page 451 : Aug 2008

(Editor's Note: The Readers' Corner is a quarterly feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Pairs of questions are mailed per...

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Bioprogressive Simplified, Part 4: Extraction Therapy

Volume 21 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1987

We have seen a definite trend toward more nonextraction therapy in the last 20 years. Orthodontists who used to be absolutely rigid about extracting permanent teeth in any case with more than 2mm of c...

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Borderline Extraction Cases, Part I: Facial Esthetics and Cephalometric Criteria as the Determinants in the Extraction Decision

Volume 5 : Number 7 : Page 377 : Jul 1971

The most important question that the clinician must resolve is whether the removal of four teeth is warranted in the borderline case. If alignment of anterior teeth in mild arch length discrepancy pro...

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THE EDITOR'S CORNER

Volume 15 : Number 10 : Page 655 : Oct 1981

In a recent issue of the Harvard Business Review, the Editor offered a profound thought. He said, "Management can be learned, but it cannot be directly taught". This is what makes management difficult...

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THE READERS' CORNER

Self-Ligating Brackets

Volume 43 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2009

(Editor's Note: The Readers' Corner is a quarterly feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Pairs of questions are mailed per...

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DANGER SIGNALS

Volume 5 : Number 8 : Page 449 : Aug 1971

Bracket Distortion A very serious clinical problem in orthodontics is the distortion of brackets under the forces of mastication. This is seen more often on anterior bands and especially on lower ante...

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THE EDITOR'S CORNER

Up the Down Escalator

Volume 28 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1994

Up the Down EscalatorThere is an ambivalence in the dental profession that, at times, may place the needs of the individual practitioner at odds with the needs of Dentistry with a big "D". Dentistry h...

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Invisalign Treatment of Class III Malocclusion with Lower-Incisor Extraction

Volume 49 : Number 7 : Page 429 : Jul 2015

The aim of adult orthodontic treatment has been described as a balance among tooth alignment, occlusal contact, dentofacial esthetics, function, and relative stability.1 There are three main groups of...

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The Application of Elastic Forces

Volume 3 : Number 8 : Page 404 : Aug 1969

The application of elastic forces in orthodontics presents several problems. The recent upsurge in the use of light wire techniques has made men increasingly conscious of the importance of elastic for...

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JCO Visits Dr. Lyman E. Wagers

Volume 6 : Number 2 : Page 79 : Feb 1972

79-jco-img-12.jpgHow about taking a patient from the time they call in for an appointment for the first time right through the practice until they are dismissed? Do they see either one of you for exam...

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CASE REPORT

"Surgery First" Maxillary Segmental and Mandibular Osteotomies with Invisalign Therapy

Volume 56 : Number 2 : Page 89 : Feb 2022

In this case, orthognathic surgery involving a three-piece Le Fort I segmental osteotomy and a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy with mandibular advancement is followed by seven months of orthodontic clear aligner therapy and a short phase of fixed appliances.

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Air-Rotor Stripping Update

Volume 21 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1987

Interproximal enamel reduction to resolve crowding is usually limited to the mandibular incisors and involves the removal of 2-4mm of proximal enamel. In contrast, comprehensive air-rotor stripping (A...

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OVERVIEW

Indications and Management Protocol for the Use of Splints with the "Surgery First" Approach

Volume 55 : Number 8 : Page 463 : Aug 2021

Dr. Pelo and colleagues review the functions and wear duration of four different types of occlusal splints for use in “surgery first” cases. Two clinical cases demonstrate their approach to splint management, which allows them to treat even complex malocclusions.

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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Ask Ann Marie: Consent for Additional Treatment Fees

Volume 58 : Number 1 : Page 44 : Jan 2024

Dr. Gorczyca responds to a query about informed consent in a case where the two parents disagreed about paying for a switch from fixed appliances to clear aligners. She offers strategies for improving communication, emphasizing important topics, and avoiding future disputes.

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OVERVIEW

Intraoral Digital Scanners

Volume 48 : Number 6 : Page 337 : Jun 2014

(Editor's Note: In this regular column, JCO provides an overview of a clinical topic of interest to orthodontists. Contributions and suggestions for future subjects are welcome.) The replacement of al...

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JCO VISITS Dr. Lyman W. Wagers

Volume 6 : Number 1 : Page 16 : Jan 1972

16-jco-img-11.jpgDr. Wagers is one of the country's outstanding clinical orthodontists. He practices in partnership with Dr. Russell P. Greer in Lexington, Kentucky. Their office exemplifies the most ...

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THE EDITOR'S CORNER

Volume 14 : Number 4 : Page 221 : Apr 1980

Have you ever checked back to see how close to "on time" you finish your cases? Have you ever compared the actual length of treatment to the estimated length of treatment? If you are consistently off ...

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The Importance of Importance

Volume 19 : Number 11 : Page 826 : Nov 1985

I have found over and over again that, in the competitive world of orthodontics, it is the practice that gives the best service that always does well. I said " service" , not " treatment". To provide ...

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Holographic Storage of Dental Casts

Volume 24 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1990

The need to retain diagnostic dental casts for future reference has created storage problems for orthodontists. A more convenient and cost-effective means of recording and maintaining this information...

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The Effect of Adhesive-Layer Thickness on Bond Strength

Volume 26 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1992

Orthodontists commonly believe that a minimal amount of composite between bracket base and enamel is necessary to achieve the optimum bond strength and a close adaptation of the bracket to the tooth s...

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