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February 2023
Volume 57, Issue 2

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

Phase None Treatment

NEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MS

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 ...

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ALIGNER CORNER

Clear Aligner Therapy in Children: Case Reports of Phase I Treatment

GERARDA BUONOCORE DDS, MS

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.

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CASE REPORT

Orthodontic Management after Unilateral Extraction of a Compound Odontoma and an Impacted Canine

MUKESH KUMAR MDS, MANISH GOYAL MDS, PhD, MOrth RCS, AMANDEEP KAUR MDS, ATAM DEV JAIN MDS, AMIT MAHESHWARI MDS

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.

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Anchor-Lock System Double-Y for Post-SARPE Retention and Simultaneous Molar Distalization

SONOKO OKUHASHI DDS, PhD, MICHAEL PAPADEMETRIOU DMD, MS, KIYOSHI TAI DDS, PhD, JAE HYUN PARK DMD, MSD, MS, PhD

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.

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PEARLS

CAD/CAM Sheath for Attaching a Cantilever Spring to a Metal-Printed Rapid Palatal Expander

CESARE LUZI DDS, MSc, EMESE SZABÒ DDS, PAOLO CARLETTI

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.

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PEARLS

Uprighting Mandibular Second Molars with Twin Brackets

RUSSELL MULLEN DDS, MS

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.

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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 CONVENTION

Chicago Style

DAVID S. VOGELS III

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.

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Product News in February 2023 Issue

PRODUCT 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 Agenesis

ANTONIO MANNI DDS, MD, ALESSANDRA SCOLARO DDS, MAURO COZZANI DDS, MD, MARCO MIGLIORATI DDS, MSc, PhD

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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