THE EDITOR'S CORNERThe New British InvasionNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSThe British Invasion was a cultural event of the mid-1960s, when rock-and-roll bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who became wildly popular in the United States. Teenagers were sent ... |
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Invisalign Treatment with Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics and Orthognathic SurgerySIMONETTA MEULI DDS, PhD, FEDERICO BRUGNAMI DDS, SERGIO MARROCCO DDS, RANIERO ORSINI MD, DOMENICO SCOPELLITI MDDr. Meuli and colleagues demonstrate the use of clear aligners for incisor decompensation and elimination of occlusal interferences before surgery. Regenerative corticotomy is performed two to four weeks into treatment, and power arms and buttons are bonded for intraoperative stabilization. The occlusion is then refined with a short aligner phase. |
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Clinical Efficiency of LightForce 3D-Printed Custom BracketsALEXANDER WALDMAN DMD, MMSc, CYNTHIA S. GARVAN MA, PhD, JOSHUA YANG, TIMOTHY T. WHEELER DMD, PhDA study by Dr. Waldman and colleagues compares the clinical performance of LightForce 3D-printed polycrystalline alumina brackets to that of conventional bracket systems. The average treatment time is found to be 45% shorter in the LightForce group. |
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETINGAsk an Expert Yes, and . . .AIMÉE NEVINS MSAn executive coach, Aimée Nevins, responds to questions on how to improve communication and resolve conflicts in an orthodontic practice. Topics discussed include frequency of scheduled staff meetings, “fuzzy thinking,” self-evaluation, annual reviews, and effective patient communications. |
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PEARLSSkeletally Anchored Running-Loop Technique for Mandibular First-Molar UprightingMARIO PALONE DDS, FRANCESCA PAVAN DDS, GIULIA ROMAGNOLO DDS, FRANCESCA CREMONINI DDS, LUCA LOMBARDO DDSAgenesis or loss of a lower second premolar can lead to mesial tipping of the adjacent first molar. This Pearl describes a running-loop spring, supported by indirect miniscrew anchorage and posterior fixed appliances, that can upright and intrude the first molar without side effects. |
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Continiung Education from May 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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An Effective and Precise Method of Boneborne Maxillary ExpansionYUKSEL ALEV DDS, PhDThe compact UxL Expander is affixed to the palatal cortical bone with four locking miniscrews. Dr. Alev presents a digital protocol for production of a thermoformed transfer tray that allows the expander to be designed and delivered at the same appointment. |
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Effects of Icon Treatment and Bleaching on the Color of Enamel with Induced White-Spot LesionsREEM EL TANANY BDS, MSc, MOHAMED S. NASSIF BDS, MSc, PhD, DALIA I. EL-KORASHY BDS, MSc, PhDIn a study of extracted premolars, Dr. El Tanany and colleagues evaluate color changes in enamel with white-spot lesions after Icon infiltration, after application of a bleaching agent, after bleaching followed by Icon infiltration, and after an acid challenge. |
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Product News in May 2023 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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DIGITAL PEARLSThreading Power Chain Through a Gold Chain on an Impacted CanineBASIL MUMTAZ BDS, MOrth RCSThis short video shows how to thread a power chain through an exposed gold chain for eruption of an impacted tooth. |
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The British Invasion was a cultural event of the mid-1960s, when rock-and-roll bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who became wildly popular in the United States. Teenagers were sent ...
Dr. Meuli and colleagues demonstrate the use of clear aligners for incisor decompensation and elimination of occlusal interferences before surgery. Regenerative corticotomy is performed two to four weeks into treatment, and power arms and buttons are bonded for intraoperative stabilization. The occlusion is then refined with a short aligner phase.
A study by Dr. Waldman and colleagues compares the clinical performance of LightForce 3D-printed polycrystalline alumina brackets to that of conventional bracket systems. The average treatment time is found to be 45% shorter in the LightForce group.
An executive coach, Aimée Nevins, responds to questions on how to improve communication and resolve conflicts in an orthodontic practice. Topics discussed include frequency of scheduled staff meetings, “fuzzy thinking,” self-evaluation, annual reviews, and effective patient communications.
Agenesis or loss of a lower second premolar can lead to mesial tipping of the adjacent first molar. This Pearl describes a running-loop spring, supported by indirect miniscrew anchorage and posterior fixed appliances, that can upright and intrude the first molar without side effects.
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.
The compact UxL Expander is affixed to the palatal cortical bone with four locking miniscrews. Dr. Alev presents a digital protocol for production of a thermoformed transfer tray that allows the expander to be designed and delivered at the same appointment.
In a study of extracted premolars, Dr. El Tanany and colleagues evaluate color changes in enamel with white-spot lesions after Icon infiltration, after application of a bleaching agent, after bleaching followed by Icon infiltration, and after an acid challenge.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
This short video shows how to thread a power chain through an exposed gold chain for eruption of an impacted tooth.
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