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THE READERS' CORNER
Protraction/Retraction Devices and Scheduling
Volume 38 : Number 1 : Page 31 : Jan 2004
Do you use a maxillary protraction device and, if so, how do you diagnose the need for it? Ninety-six percent of the respondents reported that they used maxillary protraction appliances. Only two clin...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Indirect Bonding and Invisalign
Volume 38 : Number 10 : Page 543 : Oct 2004
Do you use indirect bonding? What do you find are the advantages and disadvantages of indirect bonding? Only 12% of the respondents indicated that they used indirect bonding. Accordingly, most of the ...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 41 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2007
(Editor’s Note: The Readers’ Corner is a quarterly feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Pairs of questions are mailed per...
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OVERVIEW Guidelines for Contemporary Air-Rotor Stripping
Volume 41 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2007
Air-rotor stripping (ARS) was first described more than 20 years ago in this journal as an alternative to extraction or expansion in borderline cases.1 Since then, further studies have indicated that ...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Smile Analysis and Emergency Appointments
Volume 42 : Number 1 : Page 29 : Jan 2008
1. Do you analyze the patient's smile as part of your diagnosis? If so, briefly describe your method. The overwhelming majority of respondents said they did analyze patients' smiles. This was usually ...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Gummy Smiles and New Patient Communications
Volume 42 : Number 8 : Page 451 : Aug 2008
(Editor's Note: The Readers' Corner is a quarterly feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Pairs of questions are mailed per...
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Volume 43 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 2009
Our three-part series of articles on the 2008 JCO Study of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Procedures concludes this month with more breakdowns of the most important diagnostic and treatment techn...
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A Three-Dimensional Setup Model with Dental Roots
Volume 45 : Number 4 : Page 209 : Apr 2011
Proper root alignment, an important standard in the evaluation of orthodontic treatmentoutcomes, is significantly affected by the accuracy of bracket placement. Adverse consequences such as non-parall...
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2017 AAO CONVENTION
Volume 51 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2017
San Diego may be more renowned for its coastal climate and resorts than its metropolitan attractions, but it's the second largest city in California and the eighth largest in the United States. The AAO annual session returns April 21-25 for its first visit since 1999.
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 52 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2018
(Editor’s Note: The Readers’ Corner is a regular feature of JCO in which orthodontists share their experiences and opinions about treatment and practice management. Questions are sent periodically to ...
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Treatment of Severe Anterior Crowding with the Invisalign G6 First-Premolar Extraction Solution
Volume 53 : Number 8 : Page 459 : Aug 2019
This new system was designed by Align Technology to ensure root parallelism during canine retraction and to maintain vertical control by maximizing posterior anchorage during space closure. A sample case involving four first-premolar extractions is presented by Drs. Zhu, Li, and Lai.
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ALIGNER CORNER
Volume 54 : Number 9 : Page 513 : Sep 2020
Invisalign’s Mandibular Advancement feature now permits early aligner treatment of skeletal Class II cases, using an orthopedic approach based on forward positioning of the mandible. Drs. Giancotti, Cozza, and Mampiere illustrate this protocol in two 10-year-old patients.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
The Golden Age of Orthodontics: Already Ended or Just Beginning?
Volume 55 : Number 6 : Page 355 : Jun 2021
Dr. Leon Klempner, a digital marketing consultant who practiced orthodontics for more than 40 years, lists 10 things he would do today if he had not retired. Topics include office hours, fee structures, communication, aligner therapy, limited treatment, and digital platforms.
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ALIGNER CORNER
EX 30 vs. SmartTrack Materials in Maxillary Expansion with the Invisalign System
Volume 56 : Number 6 : Page 343 : Jun 2022
In a retrospective study of 108 patients, two Invisalign materials are compared in terms of their efficacy and predictability in achieving maxillary expansion. Intercanine, interpremolar, and intermolar widths are measured at both the gingival and cusp levels.
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ALIGNER CORNER
Volume 56 : Number 8 : Page 458 : Aug 2022
In an ongoing study by Drs. Glaser, Tai, Blevins, and Daher, the effectiveness of Invisalign’s MA protocol is evaluated as an alternative to removable functional appliances in growing Class II patients. Results include a significant reduction in overjet.
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Direct Printing of Clear Aligners
Volume 57 : Number 8 : Page 450 : Aug 2023
As illustrated by Drs. Kim and Graf, a new photocurable clear resin enables direct 3D printing of customized clear aligners. The authors discuss the design of vertical, sagittal, and transverse tooth movements; the use of divots instead of attachments; and the importance of proper aligner fit.
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DIGITAL ORTHO LAB
Design and Manufacturing of a Fully Digital Boneborne Palatal Expander
Volume 57 : Number 10 : Page 585 : Oct 2023
Dr. Aghazada and colleagues present a digital planning protocol that customizes miniscrew placement to ensure optimal bone conditions. A 3D-metal-printed boneborne palatal expander is designed for delivery at the same appointment, using a 3D-printed surgical guide for precise positioning.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Ask Ann Marie: Consent for Additional Treatment Fees
Volume 58 : Number 1 : Page 44 : Jan 2024
Dr. Gorczyca responds to a query about informed consent in a case where the two parents disagreed about paying for a switch from fixed appliances to clear aligners. She offers strategies for improving communication, emphasizing important topics, and avoiding future disputes.
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CASE REPORT
Noninvasive 3D Evaluation of Profile Changes after Four Extractions
Volume 58 : Number 10 : Page 633 : Oct 2024
In this case report, Drs. Paolo Albertini, Enrico Albertini, Pellitteri, Zucchini, and Lombardo illustrate the use of three-dimensional facial scans to evaluate post-treatment soft-tissue changes in a patient treated with four extractions, demonstrating that the facial appearance can be preserved in such cases.
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DIGITAL ORTHO LAB
CAD/CAM Workflows for In-House Printing of Bite Bumpers and Distalizing Appliances
Volume 59 : Number 5 : Page 316 : May 2025
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.
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