THE EDITOR'S CORNERA New Category of Lingual TreatmentROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhDPatients have demanded “esthetic” or essentially “invisible” orthodontic appliances as long as there have been orthodontic appliances. Although the origins of the first orthodontic systems remain lost... |
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETINGAssociating After ResidencyMICHAEL C. MERU DDS, MSDr. Mike Meru reviews the pros and cons of various associateship options for new graduates, including private, group, and corporate practices. He explains the tax differences between employees and independent contractors and concludes with helpful tips for prospective associates. |
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2019 Eugene L. Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year: Dr. Katya SkillestadPHILIP B. VOGELSThe fourth recipient of the annual JCO student award, selected from among 18 nominees, is a native of Uzbekistan and a resident at Texas A&M University. In a brief interview, Dr. Skillestad responds to questions about her career and philosophy. |
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Lingual Orthodontics Redefined with Automation and Friction-Free MechanicsHONGSHENG TONG DDS, MS, PhD, ANDRE WEISSHEIMER DDS, MS, PhD, JOHN PHAM DDS, MS, ROBERT LEE DDS, MS, W. RONALD REDMOND DDS, MSThe INBRACE system simplifies lingual bracket design by using zero prescription and building full three-dimensional customization into the archwires, as explained by Dr. Hongsheng Tong and colleagues. The automated system relies on nonsliding, friction-free mechanics to move teeth with light, continuous forces. |
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PEARLSA Reimagined Button for Elastic Attachment to Clear AlignersCHRISTOPHER N. CETTA DMD, RICHARD A. KAYE DDS, MSDTo avoid the frequent debonding of conventional buttons used for attaching elastics to aligners, Drs. Cetta and Kaye designed the Precision Aligner Button with a large base to fit the aligner cutout window and conform closely to the cervical third of the tooth. |
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CASE REPORTSegmental Orthodontics for Space Calibration in Preprosthodontic TreatmentROXANA RUGINĂ DMD, MScIn this adult patient requiring preparation for replacement of missing lower first molars, the author demonstrates how segmental mechanics can be used with direct and indirect mini-implant anchorage to obtain controlled tooth movements without unwanted effects on adjacent teeth. |
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Pain-Free Orthodontic Treatment with the Dental Pain EraserCOSMO HARALAMBIDIS DMDIn a clinical study involving three practices, Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis evaluates the effects of a new portable device for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in alleviating pain after orthodontic wire adjustments. Reactions of patients and clinicians to the therapy are also reported. |
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Product News Published in April 2019 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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Patients have demanded “esthetic” or essentially “invisible” orthodontic appliances as long as there have been orthodontic appliances. Although the origins of the first orthodontic systems remain lost...
Dr. Mike Meru reviews the pros and cons of various associateship options for new graduates, including private, group, and corporate practices. He explains the tax differences between employees and independent contractors and concludes with helpful tips for prospective associates.
The fourth recipient of the annual JCO student award, selected from among 18 nominees, is a native of Uzbekistan and a resident at Texas A&M University. In a brief interview, Dr. Skillestad responds to questions about her career and philosophy.
The INBRACE system simplifies lingual bracket design by using zero prescription and building full three-dimensional customization into the archwires, as explained by Dr. Hongsheng Tong and colleagues. The automated system relies on nonsliding, friction-free mechanics to move teeth with light, continuous forces.
To avoid the frequent debonding of conventional buttons used for attaching elastics to aligners, Drs. Cetta and Kaye designed the Precision Aligner Button with a large base to fit the aligner cutout window and conform closely to the cervical third of the tooth.
In this adult patient requiring preparation for replacement of missing lower first molars, the author demonstrates how segmental mechanics can be used with direct and indirect mini-implant anchorage to obtain controlled tooth movements without unwanted effects on adjacent teeth.
In a clinical study involving three practices, Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis evaluates the effects of a new portable device for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in alleviating pain after orthodontic wire adjustments. Reactions of patients and clinicians to the therapy are also reported.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
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