March 2026 Issue Highlights "Real-Time" Soft-Tissue Changes in Skeletal Open-Bite Patients during Posterior Intrusion Using three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry, the authors track facial soft-tissue changes during TAD-supported posterior intrusion in skeletal open-bite patients. The study highlights the timing and variability of soft-tissue response, with implications for treatment planning, patient communication, and retention.

March 2026 Issue Highlights The Kokich Extraction Pattern This article presents a structured extraction philosophy based on Kokich principles, emphasizing interdisciplinary planning and careful case selection. Clinical examples illustrate how strategic extractions can improve biomechanics, manage periodontal limitations, and enhance esthetic outcomes in complex orthodontic cases.

March 2026 Issue Highlights JCO INTERVIEWS Dr. Dirk Wiechmann on Lingual Orthodontics: Part 2 In Part 2 of this interview, Dr. Wiechmann discusses the evolution of customized lingual appliances, advances in digital workflows, and the biomechanics underlying precise tooth movement. He also reflects on clinical indications and the expanding role of lingual orthodontics in contemporary practice.

March 2026 Issue Highlights PEARLS Modified Lingual Arch MUMTAZ DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE Case #13, Part 2: Treatment MUKESH KUMAR, SUMIT KUMAR, YADAV, AGARWAL, SOUGANDHIKA CASE REPORT Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion with Asymmetrical Extractions LIMA-MISSELLI, BARRETO, SANTANA, RUELLAS, NOJIMA DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE Case #14, Part 1: Presentation MOON, SUH, OH ALIGNER CORNER Bonding Flash-Free Attachments with the Clarity Aligner System: A Step-by-Step Protocol ALALI DIGITAL PEARLS Fixing Stuck Buttons in Air/Water Syringes LOCKHART Complete table of contents