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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Class II Therapy and Compliance
Volume 26 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1992
Class II Therapy and Compliance It seems to me, as I go about my daily professional tasks, that the most difficult and persistent problem I have to deal with is the distalization of upper molars. I su...
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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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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 43 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 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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Diastema Closure and Long-Term Stability
Volume 37 : Number 10 : Page 560 : Oct 2003
Long experience has shown that there are numerous areas of instability following orthodontic treatment. The tendency for lower anterior teeth to develop crowding after treatment is widely known. Maxil...
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The DenOptix Digital Radiographic System
Volume 33 : Number 7 : Page 407 : Jul 1999
Since its introduction in the 1980s, digital technology has become increasingly important to the practice of orthodontics. Initially used to manage business operations, computers have now taken on the...
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Volume 2 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1968
Gingival Hypertrophies Gingival hypertrophies occur so frequently in orthodontic treatment that they may almost have come to be regarded as an undesirable but understandable concomitant to that treatm...
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Maxillary Labial and Mandibular Lingual Frenectomy
Volume 59 : Number 9 : Page 570 : Sep 2025
Drs. Kravitz and Meru provide a guide to frenectomy updated to reflect the recent shift toward the overmedicalization of lip and tongue ties. It reviews indications for the procedure, offers clinical tips for streamlining surgery, and discusses current trends affecting frenectomy practice.
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PRACTICE PROFILE
George Souris, DDS, MSD, Braces by Souris
Volume 54 : Number 11 : Page 715 : Nov 2020
Dr. Souris operates a medium-size solo practice in North Olmsted, Ohio. In this interview, he discusses his treatment philosophy and application of technology, focusing on the use of Rhinogram, a text-messaging platform that has transformed his patient communication and scheduling.
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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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Retention Strategies: A Pilgrim's Progress
Volume 33 : Number 6 : Page 336 : Jun 1999
When I began my professional pilgrimage more than three decades ago, Hawleys were the most commonly used retainers in both arches. Soon after, mandibular banded 3-3s or 4-4s became popular, and when ...
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Efficient Tooth Movement with Early Full-Size Archwires
Volume 45 : Number 4 : Page 205 : Apr 2011
Smaller stainless steel wires are traditionally used in the early stages of orthodontic treatment because of the need for flexibility, reduced friction, and lighter forces. These small round wires hav...
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CASE REPORT
Treatment of an Adolescent Special-Needs Patient Using Invisalign's Mandibular-Advancement Protocol
Volume 56 : Number 8 : Page 487 : Aug 2022
This 15-year-old Class II patient presented with complex medical problems including paralysis of the lower extremities and the need for a kidney transplant. She is successfully treated during a 23-month period using the MA protocol and Class II elastics.
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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 READERS' CORNER
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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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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DIGITAL ORTHO LAB
Design and Manufacturing of a Fully Digital Boneborne Palatal Expander
Volume 57 : Number 10 : Page 585 : Oct 2023
Dr. Aghazada and colleagues present a digital planning protocol that customizes miniscrew placement to ensure optimal bone conditions. A 3D-metal-printed boneborne palatal expander is designed for delivery at the same appointment, using a 3D-printed surgical guide for precise positioning.
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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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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
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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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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