THE EDITOR'S CORNERThe Winged ScapulaNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSThe “winged scapula” is a classic question on medical and dental board examinations. It occurs when the stabilizing relationship between the scapula (shoulder blade) and the rib cage is disrupted, mos... |
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JCO INTERVIEWSDr. Dirk Wiechmann on Lingual Orthodontics: Part IDIRK WIECHMANN BDS, MS, PhD, BJÖRN LUDWIG DMD, MSD, PhDDr. Wiechmann and Dr. Björn Ludwig discuss the evolution of completely customized lingual appliances, differences between European and U.S. markets, and the biomechanics underlying precision lingual treatment. This first of a two-part interview reviews the development and clinical principles of individualized lingual systems. |
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DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGECase #13, Part I: PresentationMUKESH KUMAR MDS, SUMIT KUMAR MDS, EKTA YADAV MDS, MALVIKA AGARWAL MDS, GANDI SOUGANDHIKA MDSIn this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnostic and treatment-planning skills. Review the initial record... |
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PEARLSEsthetic Palatal Crib for Anterior Open-Bite TreatmentCAMILA MASSARO DDS, MSc, PhD, LOURIVAL DE CASTRO GARCIA, DANIELA GARIB DDS, MSc, PhDA transparent modification of the traditional palatal crib is introduced for correction of anterior open-bite in the mixed dentition. The appliance improves esthetics and patient acceptance while maintaining the biomechanical effectiveness of conventional crib therapy. |
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OVERVIEWBiomechanical Principles and Techniques for Management of Maxillary and Mandibular Second MolarsRAVIKUMAR ANTHONY BDS, MDS, MS, BHAIRAVI PRADIP BAVISKAR BDS, MDS, VISHNU RAJ BDS, MSFS, MS, SHAZA ABASS BDS, MS, PhD, FFD RCSIThe authors review orthodontic biomechanics used to control maxillary and mandibular second molars during comprehensive treatment. Emphasis is placed on anchorage considerations, torque control, bite-opening strategies, and clinical techniques for managing erupted, partially erupted, or impacted second molars. |
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CASE REPORTAlt-RAMEC Protocol with Facemask Protraction for Treatment of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion in a Growing PatientMOLKA JENHANI DMD, WIEM BEN AMOR DMD, INES DALEL PhD, SAMIR TOBJI DMD, ADEL BEN AMOR DMDAlternating rapid maxillary expansion and constriction are followed by facemask therapy to correct maxillary sagittal deficiency in a late mixed-dentition patient. This case report illustrates skeletal and dental changes associated with the Alt-RAMEC protocol during orthopedic treatment of Class III malocclusion. |
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Angel Aligner Innovations for Unilateral Molar DistalizationGIACOMO SCUZZO DDS, GIUSEPPE SCUZZO MD, DDS, ALFONSO ALVARADO LORENZO DDS, PhDAdvanced aligner materials, staged distalization protocols, and digital treatment planning are applied to unilateral molar distalization. The authors describe clinical mechanics and digital setup strategies that improve control of posterior movement during clear aligner therapy. |
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Product News in February 2026 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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Skeletal and Dental Effects of 3D-Printed Rapid Maxillary Expansion Appliances: A CBCT StudyJULIAN J. WOOLLEY BDS, MSc, MFDS, MOrth RCS, RICHARD R.J. COUSLEY BSc, BDS, MSc, FDS, FDS RCSA retrospective CBCT analysis evaluates skeletal expansion efficiency and dentoalveolar side effects associated with digitally designed, 3D-printed metal Hyrax expanders. The study examines skeletal and dental changes produced by these fully digital rapid maxillary expansion appliances. |
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Continuing Education from February 2026 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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DIGITAL PEARLSPaper Rulers to Predictably Measure Lingual RetainersLINTON NASH MDS, MOrth RCSA short video demonstration presents a simple chairside technique using paper rulers to measure lingual retainers accurately before bonding. The approach can streamline appliance placement and improve efficiency during clinical procedures. |
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The “winged scapula” is a classic question on medical and dental board examinations. It occurs when the stabilizing relationship between the scapula (shoulder blade) and the rib cage is disrupted, mos...
Dr. Wiechmann and Dr. Björn Ludwig discuss the evolution of completely customized lingual appliances, differences between European and U.S. markets, and the biomechanics underlying precision lingual treatment. This first of a two-part interview reviews the development and clinical principles of individualized lingual systems.
In this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnostic and treatment-planning skills. Review the initial record...
A transparent modification of the traditional palatal crib is introduced for correction of anterior open-bite in the mixed dentition. The appliance improves esthetics and patient acceptance while maintaining the biomechanical effectiveness of conventional crib therapy.
The authors review orthodontic biomechanics used to control maxillary and mandibular second molars during comprehensive treatment. Emphasis is placed on anchorage considerations, torque control, bite-opening strategies, and clinical techniques for managing erupted, partially erupted, or impacted second molars.
Alternating rapid maxillary expansion and constriction are followed by facemask therapy to correct maxillary sagittal deficiency in a late mixed-dentition patient. This case report illustrates skeletal and dental changes associated with the Alt-RAMEC protocol during orthopedic treatment of Class III malocclusion.
Advanced aligner materials, staged distalization protocols, and digital treatment planning are applied to unilateral molar distalization. The authors describe clinical mechanics and digital setup strategies that improve control of posterior movement during clear aligner therapy.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
A retrospective CBCT analysis evaluates skeletal expansion efficiency and dentoalveolar side effects associated with digitally designed, 3D-printed metal Hyrax expanders. The study examines skeletal and dental changes produced by these fully digital rapid maxillary expansion appliances.
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.
A short video demonstration presents a simple chairside technique using paper rulers to measure lingual retainers accurately before bonding. The approach can streamline appliance placement and improve efficiency during clinical procedures.
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