THE EDITOR'S CORNERWhen It's Time for RetirementROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhDThis past Valentine’s Day, I followed my usual protocol in buying my wife a beautiful bouquet of roses, a box of premium chocolates, and two cards: one comical, one romantic. That duality always elici... |
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MASTER CLINICIANDavid M. Sarver, DMD, MSDAVID M. SARVER DMD, MS, PETER M. SINCLAIR DDS, MSDIn this interview, Dr. Sarver discusses his career, orthodontic mentors, diagnostic and mechanical principles, and treatment philosophy. Case examples are presented to demonstrate his approach to achieving excellent smile esthetics through dimensional and tonal gradation. |
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The T-Control Philosophy and Prescription for Passive Self-Ligating BracketsDANIEL GHEUR TOCOLINI DDS, MS, FRANCIELLE TOPOLSKI DDS, MS, PhD, ALEXANDRE MORO DDS, MS, PhD, GISELE MARIA CORRER DDS, MS, PhDDrs. Tocoloni, Topolski, Moro, and Correr introduce a bidimensional prescription with customized torque and angulation values for the anterior, buccal, and posterior archwire segments. Their seven-step T-Control philosophy is illustrated by the case of a Class III patient. |
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETINGOn Working It DownFRED S. FINK DDSDr. Fred Fink reviews the advantages and disadvantages of “phasing out” a practice for retirement, based on his own recent experience. A phase-out checklist and sample spreadsheet for keeping track of patient balances and finish dates are provided. |
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CASE REPORTMiniplate Anchorage for Correction of Skeletal Anterior Open Bite in an AdultRANIERE LUIZ DOS SANTOS SOUSA DDS, MSc, ERTTY ERTTY DDS, MAILA IZABELA PÊSSO PORTES DDS, MSc, FERNANDA MELOTI DDS, MSc, PhD, MAURICIO DE ALMEIDA CARDOSO DDS, MSc, PhDTreatment of anterior open bite is more challenging in non-growing patients. This report documents the correction of an adult patient’s skeletal open bite using T-shaped miniplates installed in the zygomatic pillars and in the external mandibular cortical bone. |
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PEARLSOrientation of the Occlusal Plane in Virtual Treatment PlanningALESSANDRO BRUNI DDS, FRANCESCA GUILIA SERRA DDS, PhD, FRANCESCO MARTINETTI DDS, MATTEO DI GIOIA DDSThe authors demonstrate how to superimpose the digital occlusal plane over the patient’s occlusal plane in natural position by importing the lateral and frontal radiographs, frontal smile photograph, and scanned digital model into the treatment presentation software. |
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Customized Cap to Keep a Facemask Properly Positioned During SleepLUCIANA DUARTE CALDAS DDS, MS, PhD, ANNA PAULA NIGRI DDS, MS, EDUARDO FRANZOTTI SANT'ANNA DDS, MS, PhDThis article describes a custom-fabricated cap that keeps a Petit-type facemask from shifting during sleep. A step-by-step procedure illustrates how to cut the cap from nylon tape to fit the patient’s head and attach to the mask. |
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Product News in March 2021 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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Canine Extractions: Functional, Esthetic, and Practical ConsiderationsANTOINE SAADÉ CES, CECSMO, DSO, SARO GHOUGASSIAN DDS, DESOWhile extraction of permanent canines is an unusual approach, it may sometimes be indicated due to severe malpositioning or anomalies. Three cases show how satisfactory occlusal and esthetic results can be achieved after unilateral or bilateral canine extractions. |
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This past Valentine’s Day, I followed my usual protocol in buying my wife a beautiful bouquet of roses, a box of premium chocolates, and two cards: one comical, one romantic. That duality always elici...
In this interview, Dr. Sarver discusses his career, orthodontic mentors, diagnostic and mechanical principles, and treatment philosophy. Case examples are presented to demonstrate his approach to achieving excellent smile esthetics through dimensional and tonal gradation.
Drs. Tocoloni, Topolski, Moro, and Correr introduce a bidimensional prescription with customized torque and angulation values for the anterior, buccal, and posterior archwire segments. Their seven-step T-Control philosophy is illustrated by the case of a Class III patient.
Dr. Fred Fink reviews the advantages and disadvantages of “phasing out” a practice for retirement, based on his own recent experience. A phase-out checklist and sample spreadsheet for keeping track of patient balances and finish dates are provided.
Treatment of anterior open bite is more challenging in non-growing patients. This report documents the correction of an adult patient’s skeletal open bite using T-shaped miniplates installed in the zygomatic pillars and in the external mandibular cortical bone.
The authors demonstrate how to superimpose the digital occlusal plane over the patient’s occlusal plane in natural position by importing the lateral and frontal radiographs, frontal smile photograph, and scanned digital model into the treatment presentation software.
This article describes a custom-fabricated cap that keeps a Petit-type facemask from shifting during sleep. A step-by-step procedure illustrates how to cut the cap from nylon tape to fit the patient’s head and attach to the mask.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
While extraction of permanent canines is an unusual approach, it may sometimes be indicated due to severe malpositioning or anomalies. Three cases show how satisfactory occlusal and esthetic results can be achieved after unilateral or bilateral canine extractions.
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