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December 2022
Volume 56, Issue 12

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

We'll Always Have Perlèche

NEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MS

Perlèche is a skin condition characterized by painful sores at the labial commissures or corners of the mouth. It was first described in 1855 by the French physician Lemaistre, who named it after the ...

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Clear Aligner Therapy and Orthognathic Surgery

YASSMIN PARSAEI DMD, FLAVIO URIBE DDS, MDentSc, DEREK M. STEINBACHER MD, DMD

Drs. Parsaei, Uribe, and Steinbacher review the advantages and disadvantages of clear aligners in presurgical orthodontic treatment. Bone-anchor screws are used for intermaxillary fixation, and elastics are worn after surgery to maintain the bite. Three typical case examples are shown.

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Maxillary Expansion and Protraction Using Mini-Implants and the Benefit Direct Mechanism

BENEDICT WILMES DMD, MSD, PhD, KATHRIN BECKER DDS, PhD, JAN WILLMANN DDS, DMD, NOUR E. TARRAF BDS, MSDc, MRACDS, MOrth RCS, DIETER DRESCHER DDS, MSC, PhD

The Benefit Direct miniscrew attaches to a Hybrid Hyrax frame using a specially designed ring, as described by Dr. Wilmes and colleagues. This system enables an “appliance-first” approach while customizing the expander to situate the mini-implants in the best palatal bone.

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Effects of the Ricketts Z Sectional Arch in Producing En-Masse Maxillary Distalization in Adult Class II Patients

PAULO THOMÉ E VASCONCELOS DDS, MSc, MARIO VEDOVELLO-FILHO DDS, MSc, PhD, CAROLINA CARMO DE MENEZES DDS, MSc, PhD, MILTON SANTAMARIA-JR DDS, MSc, PhD, SILVIA AMÉLIA SCUDELER VEDOVELLO DDS, MSc, PhD

The Ricketts Z sectional arch, extending between the upper canines and molars, can mitigate the usual side effects of intermaxillary elastics in Class treatment. A clinical study by Dr. Vasconcelos and colleagues measures the cephalometric and dimensional effects of the Ricketts arch.

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CASE REPORT

Mandibular Molar Protraction with the Forsus Appliance as Anchorage Reinforcement

OSCAR MARIO ANTELO DDS, MSc, PhD, ANA KAROLLINY AMADI DDS, ARIEL ADRIANO REYES DDS, MSc, PhD, THIAGO MARTINS MEIRA DDS, MSc, ORLANDO MOTOHIRO TANAKA DDS, PhD

A Forsus fixed functional appliance is used for anchorage during protraction of the lower molars in a young patient with missing lower second premolars. This approach corrects the Class II, division 1 malocclusion while avoiding overretraction of the lower incisors.

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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Ask Ann Marie: Dealing with Job Openings

ANN MARIE GORCZYCA DMD, MPH, MS

Dr. Gorczyca responds to a reader’s question about how to publicize a new job opening for an orthodontic assistant. Effective channels outlined here include Internet job sites, social media, dental networks, sales representatives, and local colleges and high schools.

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PEARLS

Cross-Arch Elastics for Tongue Isolation in Bonding Lower Lingual Retainers

BASIL MUMTAZ BDS, MOrth RCS

Proper isolation is the most important concern in bonding a lower lingual retainer, but can sometimes be difficult to achieve with standard retractors. This simple Pearl uses cross-arch elastics to trap the tongue, thus ensuring an open field for the procedure.

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Index to Volume LVI

Index to Volume LVI 2022 Author Index* ALBERT, A., BRUWIER, A., and CLERMONT, A., Effects of the Class II Carriere Motion Appliance in Phase I Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 285 ALBERTIN...

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Product News in December 2022 Issue

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

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CASE REPORT

Unexpected Tooth Movement Under Bonded Retainers

KATHARINA KLAUS DDS, MS, MDent, SABINE RUF DDS, MS, PhD

This case illustrates the potential for unwanted tooth movement in a patient who presented with a 3-3 lingual flexible spiral-wire retainer in place. A retrospective 3D superimposition reveals a tendency for canine movement under a previous stiff-wire retainer that was not noted clinically.

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