THE EDITOR'S CORNERLooking to the FutureROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhDAs I write this column, we are living under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. The morbidity and mortality statistics are truly frightening at this point, and they are supposed to get much worse.... |
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2020 Eugene L. Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year: Dr. Saro AtamPHILIP B. VOGELSThe fifth JCO honoree, a native of Syria, is a resident at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. In this brief interview, Dr. Atam responds to questions about his student career, professional goals, and treatment philosophies. |
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Mixed-Dentition Treatment with Clear Aligners and Vibratory TechnologyJASMINE GORTON DMD, MS, SONA BEKMEZIAN DDS, MS, JAMES K. MAH DDS, MSc, DMScInvisalign therapy allows simultaneous alignment and expansion to be performed in Phase I treatment, as demonstrated by Drs. Gorton, Bekmezian, and Mah in three cases. The AcceleDent device was used daily by these preteen patients to shorten treatment. |
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CASE REPORTA Zygomatic Miniplate as Skeletal Anchorage for Correction of Severe Skeletal Anterior Open BitePRAVIN S. SHETTY MDS, RAHUL S. DESHPANDE MDS, JAGDEESH G. GAJADUHADA MDS, WASEEM Z. KHAN MDS, PREM P. PRAJAPAT MDSAn adult patient presents with a severe anterior open bite of skeletal origin. Avoiding orthognathic surgery, the treatment plan involves upper posterior intrusion and upper anterior retraction, with zygomatic miniplates inserted in the upper quadrants for skeletal anchorage. |
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A Tissue- and Boneborne Rapid Palatal ExpanderDANIELA LUPINI DMD, JEAN MARC RETROUVEY DMD, MSc, DAVIDE DECESARI, MAURO COZZANI DMD, MScDDrs. Lupini, Retrouvey, Decesari, and Cozzani present a new Haas-inspired miniscrew-assisted maxillary expander for application in non-growing patients. Unlike toothborne devices, it provides an orthopedic component of force, using metal pads instead of acrylic to increase rigidity and avoid inflammation. |
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THE READERS' CORNERInsurancePETER M. SINCLAIR DDS, MSDJCO readers discuss a wide range of orthodontic insurance issues, including patient coverage, preauthorization requirements, PPOs and HMOs, state regulations, and staff management. Individual comments address common frustrations and specific recommendations. |
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BOOK REVIEWSThe Art of Occlusal and Esthetic WaxingNEAL D. KRAVITZROWIDA ABDALLA, DDS, MS Spiral-bound. 122 pages, 290 illustrations. $88. 2019.Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 411 N. Raddant Road, Batavia, IL 60510.(800) 621-0387; www.quintpub.com. A book on esth... |
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PEARLSA Removable Acrylic Inclined Plane for Anterior Crossbite CorrectionSUCHON VATARUGEGRID DDS, MScThis removable appliance is an alternative to a composite bite turbo for nudging an upper permanent incisor out of crossbite during the early mixed dentition. If a lower incisor also needs to be moved, a finger spring can be embedded in the acrylic. |
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Product News in April 2020 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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As I write this column, we are living under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. The morbidity and mortality statistics are truly frightening at this point, and they are supposed to get much worse....
The fifth JCO honoree, a native of Syria, is a resident at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. In this brief interview, Dr. Atam responds to questions about his student career, professional goals, and treatment philosophies.
Invisalign therapy allows simultaneous alignment and expansion to be performed in Phase I treatment, as demonstrated by Drs. Gorton, Bekmezian, and Mah in three cases. The AcceleDent device was used daily by these preteen patients to shorten treatment.
An adult patient presents with a severe anterior open bite of skeletal origin. Avoiding orthognathic surgery, the treatment plan involves upper posterior intrusion and upper anterior retraction, with zygomatic miniplates inserted in the upper quadrants for skeletal anchorage.
Drs. Lupini, Retrouvey, Decesari, and Cozzani present a new Haas-inspired miniscrew-assisted maxillary expander for application in non-growing patients. Unlike toothborne devices, it provides an orthopedic component of force, using metal pads instead of acrylic to increase rigidity and avoid inflammation.
JCO readers discuss a wide range of orthodontic insurance issues, including patient coverage, preauthorization requirements, PPOs and HMOs, state regulations, and staff management. Individual comments address common frustrations and specific recommendations.
ROWIDA ABDALLA, DDS, MS Spiral-bound. 122 pages, 290 illustrations. $88. 2019.Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 411 N. Raddant Road, Batavia, IL 60510.(800) 621-0387; www.quintpub.com. A book on esth...
This removable appliance is an alternative to a composite bite turbo for nudging an upper permanent incisor out of crossbite during the early mixed dentition. If a lower incisor also needs to be moved, a finger spring can be embedded in the acrylic.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
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