The Wilson® 3D® Quad-Helix and maxillary expansion
Dr. Nelson Oppermann discusses a technique to correct a narrow maxilla
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TMJ dysfunction: clicks and trismus
Dr. Yad Zanganah explains trismus — an often under-diagnosed and under-treated temporomandibular joint disorder — and offers treatment options
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Early treatment of anterior open bites
Dr. Bradford N. Edgren discusses effective treatment to achieve stable results for anterior open bites
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Two-step retraction versus en masse retraction during maxillary space closure
Drs. Amy H. Hoch, Gerald Hoch, Analia Veitz-Keenan, Olivier Nicolay, and George J. Cisneros discuss multiple factors that contribute to whether clinicians select one technique over another
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The use of Kilroy Springs in the disimpaction of upper canines
Dr. Maurizio Cannata explores the use of the Kilroy Spring to facilitate management of a challenging dentition Abstract Upper canine disimpaction is always a difficult task for general dentists or orthodontists. Here, by analyzing a clinical case, we aim to describe an approach that could facilitate its management by using a particular device: the Kilroy
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Esthetic preferences regarding the anteroposterior position of the mandible
Drs. Jeffrey H. Lee, Daniel Rinchuse, Thomas Zullo, and Lauren Sigler Busch investigate how the advancement of the mandible changes facial esthetics from a frontal and three-quarter view
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Maintaining clearly defined treatment objectives: part 2
Drs. Domingo Martin and Jorge Ayala illustrate treatment using the FACE concept of orthodontic treatment
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Using lingual appliances for optimal esthetics and minimal compliance issues
Drs. John R. “Bob” Smith and Mario Paz discuss the development and use of a square-slot, passive selfligating,
straight-wire lingual appliance
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