THE EDITOR'S CORNERCareer-Turning MomentsROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhDLike many older orthodontists, I spent a number of years practicing general dentistry right after graduation from dental school, before returning for formal, accredited specialty training. The 1980s w... |
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Strategies for Bracket Placement Based on Smile EstheticsNASIB BALUT DDS, MS, DAVID M. SARVER DDS, MS, PAULINA POPNIKOLOV DDSOur concept of facial beauty has evolved in recent years. In this article, Drs. Balut, Sarver, and Popnikolov propose a method of bracket positioning that accounts for such characteristics as gingival contour, smile height, smile width, and smile arc accentuation from premolar to premolar. |
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TECHNIQUE CLINICRelapse Correction Using a Modified Spring Aligner and Expansion ScrewTRACI SAITO DMD, MHA, MS, JAE HYUN PARK DMD, MSD, MS, PhDThe authors describe a simple modification to a lower retainer, using a 7mm anteroposterior jackscrew, that can alleviate moderate lower anterior crowding due to relapse. The expansion screw not only provides substantial activation, but is easy to fit and insert. |
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETINGOrganizing an Office Construction ProjectROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSDr. Robert Haeger guides the reader through a step-by-step process of documenting computer equipment, specifying common designer items, developing a contractor checklist, creating a construction budget, and adding the payments to a personal expense model. Useful Excel worksheets are provided with the online version. |
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Orthodontic Management of Class II Malocclusion with Unilateral TranspositionVIJAYLAXMI B. MENDIGERI MDS, SANJAY V. GANESHKAR MDS, RADHAKRISHNA GOGINENI MDSDrs. Mendigeri, Ganeshkar, and Gogineni demonstrate the use of a modified transpalatal arch to align an upper canine and first premolar in their transposed positions before Class II correction with the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device. An adult female patient is presented to illustrate the technique. |
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PEARLSInserting Auxiliary Springs into the Acrylic of Rapid Palatal ExpandersLUCIANA DUARTE CALDAS MS, PhD, ANNA PAULA NIGRI MS, MARGARETH MARIA GOMES DE SOUZA MS, PhDThis Pearl shows how to add a removable finger spring to a standard Haas expander by embedding a tube into the acrylic. The spring can then be used to correct simple problems such as anterior crossbite or midline shift during the passive stabilization period after expansion. |
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CASE REPORTComprehensive Treatment of Severe Cleft Lip and PalateALEXANDRE DE ALMEIDA RIBEIRO DDS, MS, KATYUSCIA LURENTT DDS, AUGUSTO PARY DDS, IVY KIEMLE TRINDADE SUEDAM DDS, MS, PhDDrs. Ribeiro, Lurentt, Pary, and Suedam detail the treatment of an adult female who had undergone surgery for cleft lip and palate as a child, but had not received clinical care during craniofacial growth. Orthodontic expansion is followed by orthognathic surgery, bone grafting, and secondary plastic surgeries. |
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BOOK REVIEWSUnderstanding Bruxism: Current Knowledge and PracticeBJÖRN LUDWIG DMD, MSDJEAN-FRANÇOIS LALUQUE, DDS, PhD, EditorDANIEL BROCARD, DDS, PhD, EditorEMMANUEL D’INCAU, DDS, PhD, Editor 184 pages, 179 illustrations. $158. 2018. Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 4350 Chandler Dri... |
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Like many older orthodontists, I spent a number of years practicing general dentistry right after graduation from dental school, before returning for formal, accredited specialty training. The 1980s w...
Our concept of facial beauty has evolved in recent years. In this article, Drs. Balut, Sarver, and Popnikolov propose a method of bracket positioning that accounts for such characteristics as gingival contour, smile height, smile width, and smile arc accentuation from premolar to premolar.
The authors describe a simple modification to a lower retainer, using a 7mm anteroposterior jackscrew, that can alleviate moderate lower anterior crowding due to relapse. The expansion screw not only provides substantial activation, but is easy to fit and insert.
Dr. Robert Haeger guides the reader through a step-by-step process of documenting computer equipment, specifying common designer items, developing a contractor checklist, creating a construction budget, and adding the payments to a personal expense model. Useful Excel worksheets are provided with the online version.
Drs. Mendigeri, Ganeshkar, and Gogineni demonstrate the use of a modified transpalatal arch to align an upper canine and first premolar in their transposed positions before Class II correction with the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device. An adult female patient is presented to illustrate the technique.
This Pearl shows how to add a removable finger spring to a standard Haas expander by embedding a tube into the acrylic. The spring can then be used to correct simple problems such as anterior crossbite or midline shift during the passive stabilization period after expansion.
Drs. Ribeiro, Lurentt, Pary, and Suedam detail the treatment of an adult female who had undergone surgery for cleft lip and palate as a child, but had not received clinical care during craniofacial growth. Orthodontic expansion is followed by orthognathic surgery, bone grafting, and secondary plastic surgeries.
JEAN-FRANÇOIS LALUQUE, DDS, PhD, EditorDANIEL BROCARD, DDS, PhD, EditorEMMANUEL D’INCAU, DDS, PhD, Editor 184 pages, 179 illustrations. $158. 2018. Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 4350 Chandler Dri...
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
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