THE EDITOR'S CORNERTilting at WindmillsNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSDon Quixote is a Spanish satirical novel first published in 1605 by Miguel de Cervantes. In the story, a nobleman named Alonso Quijano becomes delusional after reading too many romance books, and he t... |
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Extraction of First Permanent Molars in Cases of Molar-Incisor HypomineralizationJEAN-MARC RETROUVEY DMD, MSc, MADHURA MADHUKAR TANDALE BDS, MSc, DUY-DAT VU DMD, MSc, SYLVAIN CHAMBERLAND DMD, MScDrs. Retrouvey, Tandale, Vu, and Chamberland discuss the advantages gained by extraction of hypomineralized first permanent molars during the early mixed dentition. Four cases demonstrate the effects of such treatment on the evolution of the second permanent molars. |
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CASE REPORTOpen-Coil Mousetrap for Labially Impacted Canine RecoveryLUCA LOMBARDO DDS, FEDERICA PELLITTERI DDS, ANTONELLA CARLUCCI DDS, MARIO PALONE DDS, MSThe authors use a closed surgical “tunnel” technique with a “mousetrap” loop and additional open-coil springs to promote vertical eruption of an impacted maxillary canine. Their technique is designed to mimic spontaneous eruption and provide more natural gingival relationships. |
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PEARLSComposite Buttons for Space ManagementSERGIO HERNAN VALVERDE MONTALVA DDS, MSCustom-made composite buttons overcome many disadvantages of bondable metal buttons. This Pearl shows how to make the composite buttons, using elastomeric separators or ligatures, for various space-closure applications. A button can even be combined with a bracket on the same tooth. |
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Continuing Education from March 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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2024 Eugene L. Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year: Dr. Grace HuangPHILIP B. VOGELSThe ninth winner of this annual award is a resident from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston. In a brief interview, Dr. Huang answers questions about her background, career path, educational experiences, research projects, and orthodontic treatment philosophy. |
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Flexible, Translucent 3D-Printed Models for Indirect BondingJOHN T. KALANGE DDS, MSDr. Kalange presents a reliable digital workflow for indirect bonding with 3D-printed models. Instead of the standard resin, he uses a customized mixture to produce translucent working models. Bracket placement, transfer trays, and bonding procedures are also reviewed and illustrated. |
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DIGITAL ORTHO LABA New Method for Insertion of Digitally Planned and Guided Infrazygomatic Temporary Anchorage DevicesPAOLO MANZO PhD, EMANUELE PAOLETTO MDT, MOHAMED ELSHAHAWY MSc Orthod, BDS, PAOLO ALBERTINI DDS, LUCA LOMBARDO DDSThe infrazygomatic crest has been recommended for stable miniscrew anchorage in a number of clinical situations. Dr. Manzo and colleagues describe the InfraBSteer method, which uses a digital protocol to produce a surgical guide for infrazygomatic miniscrew insertion. |
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Product News in March 2024 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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DIGITAL PEARLSAdjusting a MARA Appliance after Substantial Maxillary ExpansionIn this online video, Dr. Kravitz explains how to torque the upper elbows of a MARA appliance to maintain a fit with the lower ramps after maxillary expansion has affected the transverse dimension. |
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Don Quixote is a Spanish satirical novel first published in 1605 by Miguel de Cervantes. In the story, a nobleman named Alonso Quijano becomes delusional after reading too many romance books, and he t...
Drs. Retrouvey, Tandale, Vu, and Chamberland discuss the advantages gained by extraction of hypomineralized first permanent molars during the early mixed dentition. Four cases demonstrate the effects of such treatment on the evolution of the second permanent molars.
The authors use a closed surgical “tunnel” technique with a “mousetrap” loop and additional open-coil springs to promote vertical eruption of an impacted maxillary canine. Their technique is designed to mimic spontaneous eruption and provide more natural gingival relationships.
Custom-made composite buttons overcome many disadvantages of bondable metal buttons. This Pearl shows how to make the composite buttons, using elastomeric separators or ligatures, for various space-closure applications. A button can even be combined with a bracket on the same tooth.
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 ninth winner of this annual award is a resident from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston. In a brief interview, Dr. Huang answers questions about her background, career path, educational experiences, research projects, and orthodontic treatment philosophy.
Dr. Kalange presents a reliable digital workflow for indirect bonding with 3D-printed models. Instead of the standard resin, he uses a customized mixture to produce translucent working models. Bracket placement, transfer trays, and bonding procedures are also reviewed and illustrated.
The infrazygomatic crest has been recommended for stable miniscrew anchorage in a number of clinical situations. Dr. Manzo and colleagues describe the InfraBSteer method, which uses a digital protocol to produce a surgical guide for infrazygomatic miniscrew insertion.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
In this online video, Dr. Kravitz explains how to torque the upper elbows of a MARA appliance to maintain a fit with the lower ramps after maxillary expansion has affected the transverse dimension.
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