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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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JCO Interviews Dr. Robert M. Ricketts on Early Treatment, Part 2
Volume 13 : Number 2 : Page 115 : Feb 1979
DR. BRANDT Now, you have explained about adenoids and breathing problems. Are there any other functional impairments that cause malocclusion in the mixed dentition? DR. RICKETTS Yes. You can have a cr...
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Surgical-Orthodontic Cephalometric Prediction Tracing
Volume 14 : Number 1 : Page 36 : Jan 1980
Much of the recent literature has emphasized the use of combined surgical-orthodontic treatment of dentofacial and craniofacial deformities with specific emphasis placed upon the results of such treat...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 25 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1991
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and its related manifestation, Building Related Illness (BRI), are becoming commonplace environmental problems, extensively documented in the medical literature. Much of t...
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Volume 42 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2008
Last year, a JCO Readers' Corner found that only 25% of a small sample of respondents were currently using miniscrews in their practices, and many fewer were placing the screws themselves.1 By now, ho...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 1 : Number 1 : Page 7 : Sep 1967
JPOJPO is a journal of orthodontic practice. It was conceived as a meeting place for orthodontists to share their knowledge and experience. While it will not neglect areas of basic information and phi...
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