THE EDITOR'S CORNERPhase None TreatmentNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSSeveral years ago, I decided to eliminate routine and extensive Phase I treatment from my practice. The primary reason for the change was my observation that these patients underwent longer treatment ... |
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ALIGNER CORNERClear Aligner Therapy in Children: Case Reports of Phase I TreatmentGERARDA BUONOCORE DDS, MSDr. Buonocore reviews the application of the Invisalign First protocol in three mixed-dentition patients. Two cases involve the addition of posterior attachments to control the vertical dimension. One patient requires myofunctional therapy, and two cases utilize the mandibular-advancement feature. |
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CASE REPORTOrthodontic Management after Unilateral Extraction of a Compound Odontoma and an Impacted CanineMUKESH KUMAR MDS, MANISH GOYAL MDS, PhD, MOrth RCS, AMANDEEP KAUR MDS, ATAM DEV JAIN MDS, AMIT MAHESHWARI MDSIn this case, an impacted upper canine is removed along with a compound odontoma consisting of nine denticles, and the adjacent first premolar is substituted for the canine. A single lower first premolar is extracted to help decrowd the lower arch. |
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Anchor-Lock System Double-Y for Post-SARPE Retention and Simultaneous Molar DistalizationSONOKO OKUHASHI DDS, PhD, MICHAEL PAPADEMETRIOU DMD, MS, KIYOSHI TAI DDS, PhD, JAE HYUN PARK DMD, MSD, MS, PhDDr. Okuhashi and colleagues describe a palatal plate that is anchored by four titanium miniscrews. As illustrated in an adult patient, the Anchor-Lock System Double-Y is designed to maintain surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion while distalizing or protracting the molars. |
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PEARLSCAD/CAM Sheath for Attaching a Cantilever Spring to a Metal-Printed Rapid Palatal ExpanderCESARE LUZI DDS, MSc, EMESE SZABÒ DDS, PAOLO CARLETTIAlthough metal-printed expanders have become increasingly popular, their rigid framework is a disadvantage. This digitally designed sheath is printed into the metal frame to enable simultaneous traction of an impacted canine with an adjustable beta titanium cantilever spring. |
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PEARLSUprighting Mandibular Second Molars with Twin BracketsRUSSELL MULLEN DDS, MSTo upright an impacted second molar, an open-coil spring is commonly placed between the first- and second-molar tubes. This Pearl shows how a twin second-premolar bracket can be substituted for the first-molar tube to improve access for placement of the spring. |
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Continuing Education from February 2023 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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2023 AAO CONVENTIONChicago StyleDAVID S. VOGELS IIIJCO presents its annual preview of the AAO convention city. Chicago weather, transportation, architecture, tours, attractions, cultural and sporting events, restaurants, and nightlife are all covered. Telephone numbers and addresses are provided, and links to appropriate websites are included. |
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Product News in February 2023 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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Space Closure with Single Miniscrews in Patients with Upper Lateral-Incisor AgenesisANTONIO MANNI DDS, MD, ALESSANDRA SCOLARO DDS, MAURO COZZANI DDS, MD, MARCO MIGLIORATI DDS, MSc, PhDAgenesis of the maxillary lateral incisors is a common developmental anomaly, with a prevalence of 1-3%. Caucasians represent about 20% of these cases,1-4 and females seem to be affected more than mal... |
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Several years ago, I decided to eliminate routine and extensive Phase I treatment from my practice. The primary reason for the change was my observation that these patients underwent longer treatment ...
Dr. Buonocore reviews the application of the Invisalign First protocol in three mixed-dentition patients. Two cases involve the addition of posterior attachments to control the vertical dimension. One patient requires myofunctional therapy, and two cases utilize the mandibular-advancement feature.
In this case, an impacted upper canine is removed along with a compound odontoma consisting of nine denticles, and the adjacent first premolar is substituted for the canine. A single lower first premolar is extracted to help decrowd the lower arch.
Dr. Okuhashi and colleagues describe a palatal plate that is anchored by four titanium miniscrews. As illustrated in an adult patient, the Anchor-Lock System Double-Y is designed to maintain surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion while distalizing or protracting the molars.
Although metal-printed expanders have become increasingly popular, their rigid framework is a disadvantage. This digitally designed sheath is printed into the metal frame to enable simultaneous traction of an impacted canine with an adjustable beta titanium cantilever spring.
To upright an impacted second molar, an open-coil spring is commonly placed between the first- and second-molar tubes. This Pearl shows how a twin second-premolar bracket can be substituted for the first-molar tube to improve access for placement of the spring.
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.
JCO presents its annual preview of the AAO convention city. Chicago weather, transportation, architecture, tours, attractions, cultural and sporting events, restaurants, and nightlife are all covered. Telephone numbers and addresses are provided, and links to appropriate websites are included.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
Agenesis of the maxillary lateral incisors is a common developmental anomaly, with a prevalence of 1-3%. Caucasians represent about 20% of these cases,1-4 and females seem to be affected more than mal...
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