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Dr. John Steel Casko DDS MA PHD
Orthodontist
322 S Dental Science Bldg Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. John Casko practices Orthodontics in Iowa City, IA. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Casko may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Casko must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Evaluation of antegonial notch depth for growth prediction.
- Treatment outcomes of growing Class II Division 1 patients with varying degrees of anteroposterior and vertical dysplasias, Part 1. Cephalometrics.
- The apparent contact dimension and covariates among orthodontically treated and nontreated subjects.
- A case of rapidly progressing periodontitis and its successful management.
- Intrusion anchorage potential of teeth versus rigid endosseous implants: a clinical and radiographic evaluation.
- Evaluation of direct bonding orthodontic bracket systems.
- Genioplasty strategies for anterior facial vertical dysplasias.
- Prediction of mandibular growth rotation: assessment of the Skieller, Björk, and Linde-Hansen method.
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Practice At 322 S Dental Science Bldg
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael A Callan DDS, MS322 DENTAL SCIENCE BLDG S IOWA CITY IA 52242
- Dr. Suzanne Elizabeth Stock D.D.S., M.S.1031 Wade St Iowa City IA 52240
- Dr. Russell J Guymon D.D.S., M.S.219 Dental Science Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. John Mergen Mergen D.D.S., M.S.1509 Mall Dr Iowa City IA 52240
- Sreedevi Srinivasan B.D.S., D.SC.,322 DENTAL SCIENCE S IOWA CITY IA 52242
- Dr. Daniel Brian Gabriel DDSCollege Of Dentistry, Dept Of Orthodontics Iowa City IA 52242
Nearest Hospitals
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403