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March 1974
Volume 8, Issue 3

Orthodontics in Israel

MYRON D. BELKIN DDS

Orthodontic Education Israel's only graduate Department of Orthodontics is affiliated with the University of Tel Aviv. There is no undergraduate dental school in Tel Aviv, but there are plans for one ...

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

EUGENE L. GOTTLIEB DDS

There is a theory in dentistry which insists that the general dentist is in charge of the patient's oral health. He orchestrates the patient's treatment and he decides when specialty work is required;...

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Fabrication of a Direct Bonded Retainer Using an Ultraviolet-Sensitive Adhesive: A New Technique

MATTHEW E. COHL DDS

The direct bonded retainer can be fabricated at the chairside and placed in one visit. It uses NuvaSeal, the caries prevention ultraviolet-sensitive fissure sealant adhesive system, to bond a retainer...

145

The 3-D Universal Bracket

JORGE FASTLICHT DDS, MS

Since its development by the late Dr. Spencer R. Atkinson in 1928, the Universal Appliance has undergone periodic refinements without losing its essential characteristics. The modifications that have ...

149

Assisting the Eruption of Impacted Second Bicuspids

ROBERT S. FIELDS DMD

Have you ever wondered what to do and when to do it for impacted mandibular second bicuspids which are tipped toward a horizontal position? I used to, but now I follow a procedure which lends Nature a...

160

Modular Coil Spring

JACK PERLOW DDS

The idea of a modular coil spring is not new. Its origin may be attributed to Dr. Abe Lees, who was one of our pioneering orthodontists (Fig. 1).It is a most useful spring for anchorage control, rotat...

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Concept and Commentary: Retention

JOE A. SAIN DDS

I do not like any removable lower retainer. They are not effective and patients lose them. I routinely use a lower 3-3. At the time of band removal, I simply take a ligature cutter and remove the arch...

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