Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics

Official Publication of Indian Orthodontic Society


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Online ISSN: 2582-0478

About: The Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics (JCO) is an open-access, peer-reviewed, quarterly journal publishing under the auspices of the Indian Orthodontic Society. As soon as the Article is accepted for Publication, it will be placed in “Ahead of Print” on the journal more...

Current Issue Highlights
Editorial
From utilitarian tool to synergistic ally: The ascendance of artificial intelligence as orthodontic cognitive co-pilot
Author details: Pritam Mohanty
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):426-428, 2025.
DOI: 10.18231/j.jco.90072.1760418295
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Review Article
A systematic review on the correlation of expression of dentin sialophosphoprotein and orthodontic root resorption: An update on current evidence
Author details: Vincy Antony, Anthony George, Prathapan Parayaruthottam, Muhamed Shaloob
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):429-441, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.9402.1758884795
Objectives: Orthodontic root resorption is a significant concern during orthodontic treatment, and can range from mild (0.4-1.5mm) to severe root resorption (>4mm). Recent studies have suggested that Dentin Sialo phosphoprotein (DSPP) may also be associated with the development and progress of or....
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Effectiveness of maxillary arch expansion with clear aligners in mixed dentition: A research synthesis and meta-analysis
Author details: Deepak Singh, Veena Guntur Venkatakrishnan, Tulika Tripathi
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):442-454, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.6913.1759143913
Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the scientific evidence on effectiveness of maxillary arch expansion in the mixed dentition with clear aligners.Materials and Methods: Eight electronic databases were searched: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Science direct, Googl....
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Apical root resorption in orthodontic patients treated with clear aligners and pre-adjusted edgewise appliance: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Author details: Sushma Sonawane Tambe, Maanasa Chillara
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):455-467, 2025.
DOI: 10.18231/j.jco.6866.1759468171
Apical root resorption (ARR) is a physiological course associated with the erosion of cementum or dentin, which results in the reduced root apex of a tooth. This condition represents an irreversible loss of tissue at the tip of the tooth's root and is considered the primary abominable adverse effect....
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Original Article
3D morphometric comparison between two different facial scanning systems: An in vivo study
Author details: Havisha Nookala, Aravind S Kumar, Ramasamy Navaneethan
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):468-473, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.7564.1758973324
Background: Soft tissue analysis is the crux in surgical treatment planning. With notable advancements in Artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality and a paradigm shift to digital dentistry, it is of paramount importance to check the reproducibility of different scanners for a best-fit alig....
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Comparative 3-dimensional evaluation of dental and skeletal changes in the maxillary arch during levelling and aligning between Damon and 3M ceramic self-ligation brackets with cone beam computed tomography – An in-vivo study
Author details: Pooja Radhakrishnan, Veena Promod Meno, Mahendra S, Arun AV, Aravind S Raju, Meghnaa Subbarayalu
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):474-480, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.11052.1669711523
Aim: This study aims to compare the dental and skeletal changes in maxillary arch during levelling and aligning with volumetric analysis during orthodontic treatment with Damon system and 3M Clarity Ultra Brackets aided by CBCT.Materials and Methods: Twenty patients with mild to moderate crowding we....
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Fluorescence behaviour of flowable adhesives for attachment removal in clear aligner therapy: An in-vitro study
Author details: Esha Pandey, Amit Bhardwaj, Jeenal Gupta
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):481-487, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.9603.1408363510
Background: The study was conducted to compare fluorescence behaviour of four different commercially available flowable composite materials and to compare enamel loss and residual material of these composites in clear aligner therapy.Fluorescence is a property of a substance that absorbs light and w....
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Role of third molars in anterior crowding: Delusion or vindication?
Author details: Abha Chansoria, Yogesh Gupta, Varunjeet Chaudhary, Kratika Mishra
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):488-494, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.8133.1758356136
Aim: The aim of this study was to perceive the viewpoint of orthodontists with respect to role of third molars in crowding of anterior teeth in both upper and lower arches, whether they are in favour of prophylactic removal of third molars or not, the position of third molars most commonly responsib....
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A comparative evaluation of different pain control methods during debonding of orthodontic brackets: An in vivo study
Author details: Vaibhav Kumar Choudhary, Madhur Navlani, P.G. Makhija, Amit Bhardwaj
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):495-501, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.13092.1758355907
Aim: The objective was to assess the influence of various pain control methods on patients’ perception of pain during debonding.Settings and Design: A cross-sectional comparative study was carried out on 60 subjects (n = 60), comprising 46 females and 14 males, from our institution who were in the f....
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A novel indicator for assessing sagittal dysplasia: CAP1 angle
Author details: Pranjal Dharwadkar, Aameer Parkar, Chetan Patil, Snehal Bhalerao, Pradeep Dilip Kawale
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):502-505, 2025.
DOI: 10.18231/j.jco.97542.1760429635
Objective: To introduce a novel perspective known as the CAP1 angle using Point W, M and G, which effectively assesses the sagittal skeletal interrelation between the maxilla and mandible, without being influenced by alterations in the vertical dimension.Materials and Methods: In this orthodontic st....
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Feeding effectiveness of nasoalveolar molding appliances made with polymethyl methacrylate vs. polyamide in newborns with unilateral cleft lip and palate: A randomized controlled trial
Author details: Sangeetha Morekonda Gnaneswar, Nirmala Anandan
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):506-514, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.9933.1463658578
Background: Infants with cleft lip and palate face feeding challenges due to anatomical disruptions, leading to complications like nasal regurgitation, choking, and poor nutrition. Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) appliances, traditionally made from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), reduce the severity of c....
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A retrospective survey to study the prevalence of maternal modifiable risk factors leading to cleft lip and/or palate in cases reporting to a tertiary care centre in Navi Mumbai
Author details: Pradnya Atish Korwar, Adil Gandevivala, Srivalli Natarajan, Ravindranath VK, Anjali Gourishankar Gheware
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):515-522, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.8168.1758887466
Introduction: Orofacial clefts (OFC) encompass a variety of disorders impacting the lips and oral cavity. As a multifactorial condition, OFC is influenced by both genetic and environmental risk factors. Children affected by OFC require multidisciplinary care from birth through adulthood.Aim: This st....
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Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of self-ligating brackets with and without piezocision in relieving lower anterior crowding
Author details: Puneeth Kumar, Sunil Muddaiah, Goutham B Reddy, Sanju Somaiah, Sujith Mathew
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):523-527, 2025.
DOI: 10.18231/j.jco.66639.1760435742
Background: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficiency of self-ligating brackets with and without piezocision-assisted rapid orthodontic tooth movement in reducing lower anterior crowding.Materials and Methods: Two groups emanated from the twenty patients who came to the Department of O....
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Comparative evaluation of the accuracy and reproducibility of indigenously developed profile, smile and dento-gingival (PSD) Coding and grading system for facial esthetics amongst dental students and practitioners
Author details: Shreya Shrivastava, Javed Sodawala, Piyush Khandelwal, Tanusha Mahobia, Jyoti Panjwani
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):528-533, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.9150.1759144358
Background: Facial esthetics play a crucial role in personal and professional interactions, influencing self-confidence and social perception. Standardized assessment methods are crucial for consistency in clinical evaluations and treatment planning. The purpose of this study was to compare the accu....
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Comparative evaluation of self-ligating and conventional pre-adjusted edgewise appliance in management of Class II Div 2 malocclusion: A prospective clinical study 
Author details: Manu Parashar, Sukhbir Singh Chopra, Manu Krishnan, Dinesh Chander Chaudhary, Vivek Kumar Thakur, Surendra Kumar Sewda, Dhruv Jain, Balakrishnan Jayan
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):534-541, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.9389.1759468848
AbstractAim: To evaluate skeletal and dental changes in Class II div 2 malocclusion cases treated with passive self-ligating (SLB) and conventional Preadjusted Edgewise Appliance (PEA) after levelling and alignment stage.Materials and Methods: A total of 20 cases of Angle Class II div 2 malocclusion....
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Effect of severity of impacted maxillary canine on the root-crown ratio and volume of ipsilateral central, lateral incisors, and first premolar: A cross-sectional study
Author details: Phavithrasri Kannan, Sanjeev Verma, Vinay Kumar, Raj Kumar Verma, Satinder Pal Singh
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):542-547, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.7890.1759467789
Aim and Objective: To evaluate the root-crown ratio and volumetric changes in teeth adjacent to impacted maxillary canine and to correlate with the severity of impaction.Background: There are limited studies that have assessed the differences in the root-crown ratios and volumes of teeth adjacent to....
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Effects of powered tooth brush on four different esthetically coated nickel titanium archwires -An in vitro study
Author details: Shamna PK, Panchami Marish, Jithesh Kumar, Steve Mathew Jacob, Aravind Haridas Pillai
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):548-553, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.8381.1759468553
Aim: To investigate the colour, gloss, and surface roughness of Epoxy-coated, Rhodium-coated, Ceramic-coated, and Teflon-coated NiTi arch wires before and after brushing in a simulated oral environment.Materials and Methods: The sample group were categorized in to 4 groups based on different coating....
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Case Report
A multidisciplinary approach to adult orthodontic treatment in the presence of chronic periodontitis
Author details: Prakash AT, Souwmya N.K., Anu Kallupurackal, Meghana Devalaraju, Nikunj Maniyar
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):554-559, 2025.
DOI: doi: 10.18231/j.jco.6659.1758357009
Adult patients with concurrent periodontal issues pose unique challenges for orthodontic treatment, yet they offer significant potential for enhancing both aesthetics and function. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, satisfactory orthodontic correction of malocclusion and notable enhancement....
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Management of Class II division 2 patient treated with Carriere motion appliance
Author details: Ekta Yadav, Sumit Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Charu Garg, Aditi Sharma
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):560-566, 2025.
DOI: doi:10.18231/j.jco.6442.1758974289
Class II division 2 malocclusion is often challenging to treat, and orthodontists usually find it difficult to make the correct treatment decision. Distalization is one of the treatment modalities. Recently, Luis Carriere presented the Carriere Motion appliance to overcome the unwanted side effect o....
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Total maxillary arch distalization using clear aligners facilitated with a modified C-palatal plate in a bimaxillary protrusion patient: A case report
Author details: Yoon-Ah Kook, Alex Hung Kuo Chou, You-Sun Lee, Sheila So, Olivier Nicolay
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):567-572, 2025.
DOI: doi:10.18231/j.jco.7710.1758356676
This case report demonstrates that using Clear Aligners (CA) in conjunction with a modified C-palatal plate (MCPP) for distalizing the maxillary arch can be an efficient approach for treating malocclusions. This method compared to CA therapy, would possibly decrease the number of aligners, eliminate....
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Short Communication
Amalgamation of Forsus spring module and MSE for distalization : A novel hybrid approach
Author details: Ahzana Abda, Stanly Selva Kumar, Shafees Koya, Ranjan Bhat, Sandeep Shetty
Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics. 9(4):573-575, 2025.
DOI: 10.18231/j.jco.32993.1760443392
Molar distalization is a commonly employed method for gaining space in the treatment of class II malocclusion. Several approaches are employed in molar distalization, however, it was accompanied with few unwanted effects. To overcome these, a novel hybrid approach is used the Maxillary Skeletal Expa....
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