THE EDITOR'S CORNERThe JCO Clinical Advisory CouncilNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSIn September, JCO announced the formation of its inaugural Clinical Advisory Council. The Council comprises outstanding orthodontists who will be regularly surveyed on clinical topics to ensure that t... |
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2023 JCO Orthodontic Practice Study Part 3: Practice Growth and Staff DataNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MS, DAVID S. VOGELS III, PHILIP B. VOGELSThe final article in this three-part report covers practice growth over the past two years and expectations for 2023. Variables related to staff employment are also tabulated, including numbers of full- and part-time positions, salaries for receptionists and chairside assistants, and benefits provided. |
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CASE REPORTExtraction of a Lower Incisor for Orthodontic Decompensation of a Skeletal Class II DeformityALEX DITMAROV DDS, ANDREY SENYUK MD, PhDThe traditional extraction pattern for skeletal Class II patients involves upper second and lower first premolars. This report shows how the extraction of a single lower incisor can shorten presurgical treatment while avoiding supraeruption of the upper second molars. |
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Treatment of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion in Adolescents Using Miniscrew-Supported Orthopedic and Fixed Orthodontic AppliancesANTONELLA CARLUCCI DDS, LUCA LOMBARDO DDS, LORENZA BARBARA DDS, FRANCESCA CREMONINI DDS, MARIO PALONE DDS, MSIn this protocol from Dr. Carlucci and colleagues, a hybrid miniscrew-supported rapid palatal expander with protraction facemask hooks is prescribed to correct maxillary retrusion during late adolescence, followed by an orthodontic phase with fixed appliances and Class III elastics. |
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Use of 3D Metrology Software to Analyze Aligner Treatment Outcomes after Lower-Incisor ExtractionsCAITLIN GIULIERI BDS, DClinDent, TONY WEIR BDSc, MDS, ELISSA FREER BDSc, MDScExtraction of a single lower incisor and interproximal reduction can facilitate clear aligner treatment for the relief of severe crowding. Drs. Giulieri, Weir, and Freer use a 3D modeling program to assess the accuracy of such treatment, as compared with the predicted results. |
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PEARLSEarly Derotation of Palatally Impacted CaninesSERGIO HERNAN VALVERDE MONTALVA DDS, MSAfter open exposure of a palatally impacted canine, the tooth will erupt medially, but occasionally will also be malrotated. This Pearl reviews the use of buccal and lingual buttons and elastic chains to derotate the canine while moving it into the arch. |
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Numb Chin SyndromeSRIPRIYA JAYARAMAN DDS, MPH, JAMES NOBLE BSc, DDS, MSC, NEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSNumb chin syndrome is a mental-nerve neuropathy that can manifest spontaneously. This article describes how the syndrome was identified in a teenage orthodontic patient, whose expeditious diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia led to a successful treatment with chemotherapy. |
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Continuing Education from December 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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Index to Volume LVIIIndex to Volume LVII 2023 Author Index* AGHAZADA, H., CAMPOBASSO, A., ANNARUMMA, F., and BATTISTA, G., Design and Manufacturing of a Fully Digital Boneborne Palatal Expander, 585 ALBERTINI, P., ALBER... |
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Product News in December 2023PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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CASE REPORTA Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment of Multiple-Tooth Agenesis, Retention, and ImpactionPAUL FAWAZ DDS, DES, BACHAR HUSSEINI DDS, DES, FADY BOU CHEBEL DDS, DES, ROLAND KMEID DDS, DUO, BART VANDE VANNET DDS, DES, PhDThe authors discuss multidisciplinary treatment of a complex case involving multiple-tooth agenesis, retention, and impaction. The patient required extractions and germectomies, as well as cosmetic recontouring for tooth substitutions after orthodontic space closure. |
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In September, JCO announced the formation of its inaugural Clinical Advisory Council. The Council comprises outstanding orthodontists who will be regularly surveyed on clinical topics to ensure that t...
The final article in this three-part report covers practice growth over the past two years and expectations for 2023. Variables related to staff employment are also tabulated, including numbers of full- and part-time positions, salaries for receptionists and chairside assistants, and benefits provided.
The traditional extraction pattern for skeletal Class II patients involves upper second and lower first premolars. This report shows how the extraction of a single lower incisor can shorten presurgical treatment while avoiding supraeruption of the upper second molars.
In this protocol from Dr. Carlucci and colleagues, a hybrid miniscrew-supported rapid palatal expander with protraction facemask hooks is prescribed to correct maxillary retrusion during late adolescence, followed by an orthodontic phase with fixed appliances and Class III elastics.
Extraction of a single lower incisor and interproximal reduction can facilitate clear aligner treatment for the relief of severe crowding. Drs. Giulieri, Weir, and Freer use a 3D modeling program to assess the accuracy of such treatment, as compared with the predicted results.
After open exposure of a palatally impacted canine, the tooth will erupt medially, but occasionally will also be malrotated. This Pearl reviews the use of buccal and lingual buttons and elastic chains to derotate the canine while moving it into the arch.
Numb chin syndrome is a mental-nerve neuropathy that can manifest spontaneously. This article describes how the syndrome was identified in a teenage orthodontic patient, whose expeditious diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia led to a successful treatment with chemotherapy.
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.
Index to Volume LVII 2023 Author Index* AGHAZADA, H., CAMPOBASSO, A., ANNARUMMA, F., and BATTISTA, G., Design and Manufacturing of a Fully Digital Boneborne Palatal Expander, 585 ALBERTINI, P., ALBER...
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
The authors discuss multidisciplinary treatment of a complex case involving multiple-tooth agenesis, retention, and impaction. The patient required extractions and germectomies, as well as cosmetic recontouring for tooth substitutions after orthodontic space closure.
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