Churro Jumper Arch: A Modified Approach to Improve Efficiency.
In this clinical innovation the Churro jumper has been modified, by inserting it on an auxillary
wire which is placed on the mandibular arch, instead of directly placing it on the main arch
wire, to improve its efficiency.
Treating a Class II patient has always been a challenge to the orthodontist, especially in noncompliant adolescents. The Churro jumper, when used as a Class II corrector, can be used
unilaterally or bilaterally, is cost effective and can also be used for correction of Class III malocclusion.
In this article the Churro jumper has been modified, by inserting it on an auxillary
wire which is placed on the mandibular arch, instead of directly placing it on the main arch
wire, to improve its efficiency. This technique prevents loss of alignment of the bicuspids and
subsequently reduces treatment duration which would have been required for stepping down
the arch wire for picking up the premolar.
The traditional Churro jumper is fabricated in wire and polyvinyl impression
material is filled in the lumen of the jumper.
The auxillary arch was fabricated such that it was midway in the vestibular area.
This care was taken to prevent the loss of appliance activation and soft tissue irritation if placed deeper in the vestibule.
Dent Open J. 2017; 4(1): 5-6. doi: 10.17140/DOJ-4-131