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Modular 3D Lingual Appliances, Part 2: Adapter
Volume 17 : Number 12 : Page 832 : Dec 1983
The modular 3D Adapter (Fig. 14) is a multipurpose appliance with 28 functions. It is removable and quickly plugs into a 3D Lingual Tube. It is interchangeable with any of the other modular appliances...
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The Invisalign System in Adult Orthodontics: Mild Crowding and Space Closure Cases
Volume 34 : Number 4 : Page 203 : Apr 2000
The frequency of malocclusions in adults is equal to or greater than that observed in children and adolescents.1 Crowding and spacing are among the most common problems in adults, with crowding affect...
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Volume 10 : Number 2 : Page 81 : Feb 1976
The United States is one of the few places in the world which does not use the metric system of weights and measures. Legislation has recently been enacted to encourage conversion to the use of metric...
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ALIGNER CORNER
Integration of In-House Aligner Therapy in Private Practice
Volume 55 : Number 8 : Page 450 : Aug 2021
Dr. Matt Nisco, an early adopter of in-house aligners, presents a protocol for integrating such a system into an orthodontic office, including the required equipment, software, and staffing as well as procedures for long-distance care. Two typical aligner cases are offered as examples.
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BOOK REVIEWS
The Biomechanical Foundation of Clinical Orthodontics
Volume 49 : Number 10 : Page 620 : Oct 2015
The study of orthodontic biomechanics is a lost art. The scientific understanding of tooth movement has largely been replaced by commercial orthodontics based on simple wire sequencing and "magic" brackets. I think that if the recently departed Dr. Charles Burstone were still here, he would say that our profession has become a little lazy and forgotten the fundamental principles of mechanotherapy. Have we stopped asking ourselves, "What are my treatment objectives, and what specific steps will I take to get there?" or "How could this undesirable side effect be avoided?"
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Product News in August 2022 Issue
Volume 56 : Number 8 : Page 2022 : Aug 0
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Volume 55 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 2021
Drs. Lewit Borohovitz, Abraham, and Redmond describe the use of artificial intelligence to segment individual teeth from a cone-beam computed tomography scan. Two cases show how the acquired diagnostic information can have a significant effect on orthodontic treatment planning.
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Clinical Efficiency of LightForce 3D-Printed Custom Brackets in Diverse Practice Settings
Volume 58 : Number 5 : Page 273 : May 2024
In this retrospective study, Drs. Wheeler, Garvan, Waldman, and Ford compare the efficiency of LightForce brackets to that of conventional brackets across four practices with different treatment philosophies, patient demographics, levels of experience, educational backgrounds, and appliance preferences.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 36 : Number 8 : Page 429 : Aug 2002
It's a well-known fact that history is not so much a steady stream as a paroxysmal flow, with long periods of relatively quiescent progress interrupted by brief periods of tumultuous change. These sho...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 37 : Number 2 : Page 61 : Feb 2003
I recently attended a daylong talk by a noted speaker who has been on the orthodontic lecture circuit for more than 30 years. I had seen most of the material that he presented on a number of previous ...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 54 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2020
Over the past 30 years, I have seen countless changes in the practice of orthodontics. But the processes of clinical practice are pretty much the same as they were 30 years ago: The patient comes in (...
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Detrimental Effects Associated with the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance
Volume 60 : Number 1 : Page 50 : Jan 2026
Through a detailed patient history and clinical documentation, the authors explore the biomechanics of AGGA therapy and clarify why toothborne appliances cannot produce skeletal growth in adults. The article underscores how misinterpretation of treatment effects can result in irreversible periodontal and dental damage.
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 54 : Number 1 : Page 11 : Jan 2020
A panel of experts discusses the advantages and problems associated with digital technology in managing the orthodontic practice. Topics include the patient entry process, office workflow, measurements of success, data acquisition, remote access, and staff engagement.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 28 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1994
Seeing the LightWhen we think or talk about any new technology, we usually betray our preoccupation with related past experiences. In the 19th century, travelers named the locomotive the "iron horse" ...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 52 : Number 1 : Page 8 : Jan 2018
My greatest joy in life is being a grandparent. I have seven grandchildren, with another on the way, and—to use an old phrase—they are the lights of my life. Unfortunately, when my children grew up, t...
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CASE REPORT
Autotransplantation to Replace an Upper First Premolar in an Adult Patient
Volume 59 : Number 1 : Page 48 : Jan 2025
In an adult patient with crowding, multiple restorations, and several missing teeth, the authors autotransplant a lower premolar into an upper premolar site following extraction of a retained root tip.
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Lingual Orthodontics: A Status Report, Part 1
Volume 16 : Number 4 : Page 255 : Apr 1982
In the past few months, many of you have undoubtedly been questioned about "invisible braces". News articles and television reports have appeared, discussing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliance...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
The Future Is Now: How Millennials, Tech, and a Chess-Playing Computer Are Changing Orthodontics
Volume 51 : Number 10 : Page 661 : Oct 2017
Millennial parents are part of a highly mobile generation that depends on virtual interaction. This article shows how orthodontists can tap into the power of social media and virtual intelligence to appeal to these influential decision-makers outside of regular office visits.
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CASE REPORT
In-House 3D-Printed Shape Memory Aligners for Retreatment after Fixed Retainer Failure
Volume 58 : Number 6 : Page 345 : Jun 2024
Drs. Sivak, Jo, Nanda, and Bechtold demonstrate the digital design and in-house 3D-printing of customized aligners with thermomechanical shape memory, a property that makes them flexible enough for easy insertion upon exposure to hot water but allows them to regain their shape upon cooling to body temperature.
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2021 Eugene L. Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year: Dr. Amanda Gross
Volume 55 : Number 5 : Page 310 : May 2021
The sixth JCO Student of the Year is also the second from Texas A&M University in Dallas. In this brief interview, Dr. Amanda Gross responds to questions about her career path, educational experiences, and orthodontic philosophies.
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