THE EDITOR'S CORNERWelcome to the TeamNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSOne 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 ClosureJOHN C. VOUDOURIS DDS, DOrth, MScD, JOHN D. VOUDOURISDr. 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 DentitionMARIO GRECO DDS, PhD, DELFINA PACIFICO DDS, ANDREA ROMBOLÀ DDSDrs. 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 CORNEREX 30 vs. SmartTrack Materials in Maxillary Expansion with the Invisalign SystemMARÍA 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, PhDIn 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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PEARLSAttachment of Class II Elastics in Patients with Missing Lower First MolarsSERGIO HERNAN VALVERDE MONTALVA DDS, MSJCO’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 REPORTTranslation of a Tooth Across the Suture to Replace a Fused Upper Central IncisorFRANTZESKA KARKAZI DMD, MSc, GEORGIOS LOGOTHETIS DDS, MSc, NOR SHAHAB DDS, MSc, A. BAKR M. RABIE PhD, AHU ACAR DDS, PhDThe 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 & MARKETINGAsk An Expert: Employment Law Ramifications of Monetary Bonuses and GiftsPETER F. FINN ESQIn 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 REVIEWSCustomized Orthodontic Appliances: Theory, Design, ApplicationROBERT KAZMIERSKI DMD, MSNEARCHOS 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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Continuing Education from June 2022 Issue (questions only)Click here to download a PDF of the printed questions from the journal for reference. CE tests must be taken online. See the link to continuing education on the menu bar at the top of the screen. |
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Product News in June 2022 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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DIGITAL PEARLSEarly Tipback of a High Canine with a Light Elastic ChainBASIL M. MUMTAZ BDSIn 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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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Click here to download a PDF of the printed questions from the journal for reference. CE tests must be taken online. See the link to continuing education on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
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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