【Chris Chang Ortho】626. CII Tx with Aligner：Mandibular Advancement Part1

“There is nothing like writing to force you to think and get your thoughts straight.” – Warren Buffett This quote above encapsulates exactly what writing means to me. During the last 30 years of my orthodontic journey, I have always considered writing to be the one skill that has enabled me to meticulously organize my thoughts. It will therefore come as no surprise to you that case report writing is a fundamental and crucial part of our clinic’s residency training. In this edition of JDO, we are focusing primarily on the VISTA technique, with Dr. Joy Cheng’s publication of a case with impacted and transposed canines treated with VISTA and bone screws (reprinted with kind permission of International Journal of Orthodontics), as well as Dr. Jeff Lee’s report of a labially-impacted canine managed with VISTA, connective tissue graft, IZC screws, and a 3D lever arm. Last but not least, Dr. Joshua Lin’s Clinical Tips section provides a comprehensive overview of maxillary impaction management. I am so glad that w