THE EDITOR'S CORNERNoninvasive AccelerationROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhDMany patients who could benefit from orthodontic treatment are hesitant to start, even after a detailed examination and consultation process. They almost always want straighter teeth, a “better bite,”... |
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Image Quality and Ease of Use of Six Orthodontic Camera SystemsJOSHUA ADCOX DDS, BRYAN E. SHEPHERD PhD, MARION MESSERSMITH DDS, MSDIn this study, Drs. Adcox, Shepherd, and Messersmith compare the quality of orthodontic photographs, ease of use, and overall impressions of six camera systems, including a digital single-lens reflex camera, several point-and-shoot dental systems, and a popular smartphone. |
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THE CUTTING EDGEFace Scanning and Digital Smile Design with an Intraoral ScannerGIOVANNI BATTISTA DDSDr. Giovanni Battista demonstrates how a digital setup and smile plan can be produced by importing intraoral scans into computer-aided design software, without the need for more expensive and invasive cone-beam computed tomography or facial scans. |
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Effects of Low-Level Laser and Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy on Treatment Duration and Pain PerceptionRAJ K. MAURYA MDS, HARPREET SINGH MDS, PRANAV KAPOOR MDS, UPENDRA JAIN MDS, RAJAT MITRA MDSThe effects of two accelerative techniques on treatment time and pain experienced by bimaxillary protrusion patients during canine retraction are assessed in this prospective, double-blind, split-mouth controlled clinical trial by Drs. Maurya, Singh, Kapoor, Jain, and Mitra. |
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PRACTICE PROFILEStuart Frost, DDS, Frost OrthodonticsROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhD, STUART FROST DDSDr. Frost started from scratch to build a boutique practice that provides a unique experience for patients and their families in Mesa, Arizona. JCO Editor Robert Keim asks Dr. Frost to discuss his philosophy of achieving high-quality finishes with artistic smiles while integrating the latest orthodontic technology. |
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BOOK REVIEWSAtlas of Orthodontic Case ReviewsNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSMARJAN ASKARI, DMD, MSSTANLEY A. ALEXANDER, DMD 280 pages, more than 800 clinical photographs. $124.99. 2017.Wiley-Blackwell, 111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030. (877) 762-2974; www.wiley.com. Reviewing... |
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CASE REPORTTreatment in 41 Days Using a Customized Passive Self-Ligation System and the "Surgery First" ApproachJUAN FERNANDO ARISTIZÁBAL DDS, MScThis patient illustrates the integration of the Insignia custom self-ligating bracket system with 3D virtual surgical planning and digitally manufactured surgical splints in a “surgery first” approach that can dramatically reduce overall treatment time. |
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PEARLSExtraction Alternatives in Cases with Missing Lower First MolarsUN-BONG BAIK DDS, MSD, PhD, SUCHITA MANDAIR DMD, JAE HYUN PARK DMD, MSD, MS, PhDOrthodontic consolidation of a first molar space usually involves extraction of the second premolars in the other three quadrants. Instead, this Pearl recommends extracting the upper first premolars and either a lower first or lower second premolar on the opposite side. |
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Many patients who could benefit from orthodontic treatment are hesitant to start, even after a detailed examination and consultation process. They almost always want straighter teeth, a “better bite,”...
In this study, Drs. Adcox, Shepherd, and Messersmith compare the quality of orthodontic photographs, ease of use, and overall impressions of six camera systems, including a digital single-lens reflex camera, several point-and-shoot dental systems, and a popular smartphone.
Dr. Giovanni Battista demonstrates how a digital setup and smile plan can be produced by importing intraoral scans into computer-aided design software, without the need for more expensive and invasive cone-beam computed tomography or facial scans.
The effects of two accelerative techniques on treatment time and pain experienced by bimaxillary protrusion patients during canine retraction are assessed in this prospective, double-blind, split-mouth controlled clinical trial by Drs. Maurya, Singh, Kapoor, Jain, and Mitra.
Dr. Frost started from scratch to build a boutique practice that provides a unique experience for patients and their families in Mesa, Arizona. JCO Editor Robert Keim asks Dr. Frost to discuss his philosophy of achieving high-quality finishes with artistic smiles while integrating the latest orthodontic technology.
MARJAN ASKARI, DMD, MSSTANLEY A. ALEXANDER, DMD 280 pages, more than 800 clinical photographs. $124.99. 2017.Wiley-Blackwell, 111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030. (877) 762-2974; www.wiley.com. Reviewing...
This patient illustrates the integration of the Insignia custom self-ligating bracket system with 3D virtual surgical planning and digitally manufactured surgical splints in a “surgery first” approach that can dramatically reduce overall treatment time.
Orthodontic consolidation of a first molar space usually involves extraction of the second premolars in the other three quadrants. Instead, this Pearl recommends extracting the upper first premolars and either a lower first or lower second premolar on the opposite side.
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