THE EDITOR'S CORNERAxis ShruggedNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSThis month, many of our readers will be taking the ABO scenario-based exam, which replaced the traditional case requirements in February 2019. Designed to be an objective evaluation of an orthodontist... |
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Effective Torque Correction for Buccally Erupted Ectopic CaninesROBERTO CIARLANTINI DDS, KRENARE AGANI DDS, MS, ADITH VENUGOPAL BDS, MS, PhD, JAY RAIMAN DMD, PhD, BIRTE MELSEN DDS, DrOdontDr. Ciarlantini and colleagues present a simple TMA auxiliary spring that can restore ideal root torque on an ectopically erupting canine. Various wire cross-sections and configurations are possible, depending on the needs of the case. Two typical patients are shown. |
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OVERVIEWAutotransplantation: Team Development and Treatment Protocol for Enhanced SuccessJOHN R. CHRISTENSEN DDS, MS, MSIn this comprehensive review, Dr. Christensen summarizes the advantages of autotransplantation as an option for patients with missing or compromised teeth. Roles of the multidisciplinary team are discussed, and a typical treatment sequence is illustrated by a sample case. |
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Extrusion of Ankylosed Maxillary First Molars Using a Boneborne Vertical DistractorCARMEN ULRIKE SCHMID-HERRMANN DMD, VERA ULRIKE FUHRMANN DMD, LAURA WERBELOW DMD, TILL KOEHNE DMD, BÄRBEL KAHL-NIEKE DMDA vertical periodontal ligament distractor is described by Dr. Schmid-Herrmann and colleagues for use in patients with ankylosed upper first permanent molars. The appliance consists of two Beneplates welded together, an open expansion screw, and a cantilever arm to erupt the ankylosed tooth after luxation. |
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PEARLSEffective Isolation and Bonding of Mandibular Second MolarsKRYSTIAN F. JAROSZ DMD, MDSIn this Pearl, Dr. Jarosz connects a saliva ejector to a cheek-and-tongue retractor to provide buccal and lingual isolation for bonding lower second molars. Bite turbos on the adjacent first molars prevent debonding of the molar tubes. |
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Continuing Education from February 2024 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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CASE REPORTOrthodontic Uprighting of a Horizontally Impacted Mandibular Second Molar with a Cantilever SpringSHIYUN PENG DDS, PhD, WEI LIU MSD, ZHIQIANG OUYANG DDS, BDS, JUN WU DDS, MSD, TING SANG DDS, PhDTo upright an impacted second molar, a cantilever spring is bent from stainless steel wire and inserted beneath the gingiva, along the distal surface of the adjacent first molar. The activation arms are then connected to lingual and buccal brackets on the first molar. |
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2024 AAO Preview: A Crescent City FestivalDAVID S. VOGELS IIIJCO presents its annual guide to the AAO convention city. New Orleans modes of transportation, events during the session, popular attractions, museums, restaurants, and nightlife are all covered, and a directory is provided. |
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BOOK REVIEWSCleft and Craniofacial OrthodonticsROBERT KAZMIERSKI DMD, MSPRADIP R. SHETYE, DDS, BDS, MDSTRAVIS L. GIBSON, DMD, MSc 848 pages, 975 illustrations. $249.99. 2022.Wiley Blackwell, 111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030.(800) 225-5945; www.wiley.com. This is as dee... |
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Product News in February 2024 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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This month, many of our readers will be taking the ABO scenario-based exam, which replaced the traditional case requirements in February 2019. Designed to be an objective evaluation of an orthodontist...
Dr. Ciarlantini and colleagues present a simple TMA auxiliary spring that can restore ideal root torque on an ectopically erupting canine. Various wire cross-sections and configurations are possible, depending on the needs of the case. Two typical patients are shown.
In this comprehensive review, Dr. Christensen summarizes the advantages of autotransplantation as an option for patients with missing or compromised teeth. Roles of the multidisciplinary team are discussed, and a typical treatment sequence is illustrated by a sample case.
A vertical periodontal ligament distractor is described by Dr. Schmid-Herrmann and colleagues for use in patients with ankylosed upper first permanent molars. The appliance consists of two Beneplates welded together, an open expansion screw, and a cantilever arm to erupt the ankylosed tooth after luxation.
In this Pearl, Dr. Jarosz connects a saliva ejector to a cheek-and-tongue retractor to provide buccal and lingual isolation for bonding lower second molars. Bite turbos on the adjacent first molars prevent debonding of the molar tubes.
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.
To upright an impacted second molar, a cantilever spring is bent from stainless steel wire and inserted beneath the gingiva, along the distal surface of the adjacent first molar. The activation arms are then connected to lingual and buccal brackets on the first molar.
JCO presents its annual guide to the AAO convention city. New Orleans modes of transportation, events during the session, popular attractions, museums, restaurants, and nightlife are all covered, and a directory is provided.
PRADIP R. SHETYE, DDS, BDS, MDSTRAVIS L. GIBSON, DMD, MSc 848 pages, 975 illustrations. $249.99. 2022.Wiley Blackwell, 111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030.(800) 225-5945; www.wiley.com. This is as dee...
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