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June 2022
Volume 56, Issue 6

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

Welcome to the Team

NEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MS

One of my first duties as JCO Editor-in-Chief was to help select new members of our editorial board to lead us into the future. The strength of our journal has always rested in its exemplary board. Th...

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Tongue Tamers for Rapid Open-Bite Closure

JOHN C. VOUDOURIS DDS, DOrth, MScD, JOHN D. VOUDOURIS

Dr. Voudouris presents a habit-breaking protocol to overcome the anterior tongue positioning that can lead to open bite. His Aligner Tongue Tamers are perforated, unfilled lingual attachment wells. A bonded version, Tongue Stars are lingual metal buttons with rounded protrusions.

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A Three-Stage Approach for Managing Impacted Maxillary Incisors in the Mixed Dentition

MARIO GRECO DDS, PhD, DELFINA PACIFICO DDS, ANDREA ROMBOLÀ DDS

Drs. Greco, Pacifico, and Rombolà demonstrate a technique for recovering impacted incisors in early orthodontic treatment. Rapid maxillary expansion is followed by placement of a palatal arch for de-impaction and a fixed sectional appliance for refinement of the incisor positions.

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ALIGNER CORNER

EX 30 vs. SmartTrack Materials in Maxillary Expansion with the Invisalign System

MARÍA LUISA VIDAL BERNÁRDEZ DDS, MD, PhD, ÁNGEL VILCHES ARENAS DDS, MD, PhD, BORIS SONNEMBERG DDS, MD, ENRIQUE SOLANO REINA DDS, MD, PhD, BEATRIZ SOLANO MENDOZA DDS, MD, PhD

In a retrospective study of 108 patients, two Invisalign materials are compared in terms of their efficacy and predictability in achieving maxillary expansion. Intercanine, interpremolar, and intermolar widths are measured at both the gingival and cusp levels.

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PEARLS

Attachment of Class II Elastics in Patients with Missing Lower First Molars

SERGIO HERNAN VALVERDE MONTALVA DDS, MS

JCO’s new Associate Editor for Pearls presents an option for elastic attachment in the absence of a mandibular first molar on one side, using a nickel titanium open-coil spring and a molar tube placed along the archwire.

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CASE REPORT

Translation of a Tooth Across the Suture to Replace a Fused Upper Central Incisor

FRANTZESKA KARKAZI DMD, MSc, GEORGIOS LOGOTHETIS DDS, MSc, NOR SHAHAB DDS, MSc, A. BAKR M. RABIE PhD, AHU ACAR DDS, PhD

The authors show a multidisciplinary case in which a central incisor and its fused supernumerary are extracted, and the contralateral incisor is moved across the midline into its place. An available supernumerary lateral incisor is then moved into the position of the relocated central incisor.

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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Ask An Expert: Employment Law Ramifications of Monetary Bonuses and Gifts

PETER F. FINN ESQ

In this installment of Ask an Expert, a noted labor lawyer responds to questions regarding bonus payments to staff members. The difference between discretionary and nondiscretionary bonuses is covered, and issues related to cash payments and partial bonuses are discussed.

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BOOK REVIEWS

Customized Orthodontic Appliances: Theory, Design, Application

ROBERT KAZMIERSKI DMD, MS

NEARCHOS C. PANAYI, DDS, DOrth, MOrth, Editor 232 pages, 534 illustrations. $155. 2021. Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 411 N. Raddant Road, Batavia, IL 60510.(800) 621-0387; www.quintpub.com. Read...

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Product News in June 2022 Issue

PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.

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DIGITAL PEARLS

Early Tipback of a High Canine with a Light Elastic Chain

BASIL M. MUMTAZ BDS

In a short video, Dr. Mumtaz shows how to attach a short elastic chain to the archwire with a reef knot to tip back a high canine early in treatment. The technique can be used over one or two appointments as an alternative to piggyback mechanics.

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