THE EDITOR'S CORNERManagement of Avulsed Permanent TeethNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSOrthodontists play a vital role in managing avulsion, the most severe type of dental injury. Approximately 25% of school-age children experience trauma to their permanent teeth, with avulsions account... |
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CASE REPORTTreatment of an Asymmetrical Class II Malocclusion in an Adult Patient with Multiple Missing TeethEDUARDO TERUMI BLATT OHIRA DDS, MSc, GUSTAVO OSSAMU BLATT OHIRA DDS, MSc, DANIELA BEZERRA DE MENEZES BORBA DDS, MSc, RENZO ALEX IWASAKI DDS, MSc, FABRICIO PINELLI VALARELLI DDS, MSc, PhD, PAULA COTRIN DDS, MSc, PhD, TIAGO FIALHO DDS, MSc, PhDA Class II subdivision malocclusion is particularly challenging to treat in an adult patient with multiple missing teeth. In this article, the authors treat such a case with extraction of an upper molar and space closure supported by two mini-implants. |
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Sonosurgery and a Skeletally Supported Expander for Minimally Invasive Maxillary Expansion in AdultsORONZO DE GABRIELE DDS, MS, NOUR E. TARRAF BDS, MDSc, PhD, MRACDS, MOrth RCS, BENEDICT WILMES DDS, DMD, PhDAs an alternative to SARPE, Drs. De Gabriele, Tarraf, and Wilmes present a new, minimally invasive method for midpalatal suture release through vertical subtotal osteotomy with sonosurgery, which can be used to prepare patients for maxillary expansion with a boneborne Quadexpander. |
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PEARLSLassoed Lateral: A Reliable Method for Stabilizing PonticsZACHARY PAUL PITCHER DMD, MDSThis Pearl details a technique for using a stainless steel ligature to securely attach a pontic to a bracket, reducing the chance that it will become unstable or detach over the course of treatment. |
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DIGITAL ORTHO LABCAD/CAM Workflows for In-House Printing of Bite Bumpers and Distalizing AppliancesSEUNG-WOO YOO DMD, TILL E. BECHTOLD DMD, MS, PhDTo introduce orthodontists to the possibilities of in-house appliance design and printing, Drs. Yoo and Bechtold present workflows for in-house production of three devices: personalized bite bumpers, a custom-sized Carriere-like distalizing appliance, and a distalslider that can be adjusted to limit side effects. |
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DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGECase #7, Part 1: PresentationESLAM YOUSSIF MOHAMED BDS, MOrth RCSIn this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnosis and treatment-planning skills. Review the initial records... |
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Modified Frog Protocol for Deep-Bite Management in Growing PatientsLUIS HUANCA GHISLANZONI DDS, MS, PhD, THOMAS MOURGUES DDS, MS, MARÍA JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ-OLMO DDS, MS, PhD, MARTÍN ROMERO-MAROTO DDS, MS, PhDTo level the curve of Spee while correcting a severe deep bite with clear aligners, Drs. Huanca Ghislanzoni, Mourgues, Gonzáles-Olmo, and Romero-Maroto introduce a modification of the frog protocol, combining space creation with alternating intrusion of the lower canines and incisors. |
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DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGECase #6 Part 2: TreatmentALFRED LI DDS, MS, MONA BAJESTAN DDS, MS, GAYLE GLENN DDS, MSDCourtesy of University of California, San Francisco In this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnosis an... |
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETINGAsk an Expert: Increasing Referrals from General DentistsROGER P. LEVIN DDSDr. Levin, the CEO of Levin Group, a leading orthodontic management consulting firm, outlines the most effective approaches to building relationships with general dentists to increase patient referrals. |
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Product News in May 2025 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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Continuing Education from May 2025 Issue (questions only)Click here to download a PDF of the printed questions from the journal for reference. CE tests must be taken online. When you are ready, go here to take the quiz. |
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CASE REPORTSegmental Mechanics with T-Loop Springs for Management of Ectopic Canines and Severe CrowdingMAYANK ARVIND MALIK BDS, MDS, RAJAN K. MAHINDRA BDS, MDSDrs. Malik and Mahindra use segmental mechanics with T-loop springs for space closure after premolar extractions in a patient with ectopic canines and severe crowding, avoiding the effects of friction between an archwire and brackets. |
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Orthodontists play a vital role in managing avulsion, the most severe type of dental injury. Approximately 25% of school-age children experience trauma to their permanent teeth, with avulsions account...
A Class II subdivision malocclusion is particularly challenging to treat in an adult patient with multiple missing teeth. In this article, the authors treat such a case with extraction of an upper molar and space closure supported by two mini-implants.
As an alternative to SARPE, Drs. De Gabriele, Tarraf, and Wilmes present a new, minimally invasive method for midpalatal suture release through vertical subtotal osteotomy with sonosurgery, which can be used to prepare patients for maxillary expansion with a boneborne Quadexpander.
This Pearl details a technique for using a stainless steel ligature to securely attach a pontic to a bracket, reducing the chance that it will become unstable or detach over the course of treatment.
To introduce orthodontists to the possibilities of in-house appliance design and printing, Drs. Yoo and Bechtold present workflows for in-house production of three devices: personalized bite bumpers, a custom-sized Carriere-like distalizing appliance, and a distalslider that can be adjusted to limit side effects.
In this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnosis and treatment-planning skills. Review the initial records...
To level the curve of Spee while correcting a severe deep bite with clear aligners, Drs. Huanca Ghislanzoni, Mourgues, Gonzáles-Olmo, and Romero-Maroto introduce a modification of the frog protocol, combining space creation with alternating intrusion of the lower canines and incisors.
Courtesy of University of California, San Francisco In this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnosis an...
Dr. Levin, the CEO of Levin Group, a leading orthodontic management consulting firm, outlines the most effective approaches to building relationships with general dentists to increase patient referrals.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
Click here to download a PDF of the printed questions from the journal for reference. CE tests must be taken online. When you are ready, go here to take the quiz.
Drs. Malik and Mahindra use segmental mechanics with T-loop springs for space closure after premolar extractions in a patient with ectopic canines and severe crowding, avoiding the effects of friction between an archwire and brackets.
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