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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 56 : Number 12 : Page 691 : Dec 2022
Perlèche is a skin condition characterized by painful sores at the labial commissures or corners of the mouth. It was first described in 1855 by the French physician Lemaistre, who named it after the ...
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PEARLS
Volume 29 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1996
We use an incentive system to encourage team members to take the same vacation time as the orthodontist. Time-and-a-half is paid for vacation days if they are taken when the doctor is out of the offic...
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A Bone-Borne Appliance for Rapid Maxillary Expansion
Volume 47 : Number 6 : Page 375 : Jun 2013
Since the introduction of nonsurgical rapid maxillary expansion (RME) for the treatment of transverse deficiencies in 1860, maxillary expanders have been part of the orthodontist's armamentarium. A su...
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Recent Advances in Bonding to Gold, Amalgam, and Porcelain
Volume 27 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1993
Bonding has many advantages over banding in orthodontic practice. Bonded molars show less plaque accumulation, gingival inflammation, and interproximal loss of attachment during orthodontic treatment ...
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A New Telescopic Maxillary Expander
Volume 29 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1995
Maxillary expansion screws have been a source of frustration to orthodontists for many years. The traditional jackscrews are difficult for patients to activate. Longer screws, which provide the most e...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Solving the Molar-Distalization Dilemma
Volume 46 : Number 8 : Page 453 : Aug 2012
Almost exactly eight years ago, I wrote an Editor's Corner entitled "The Fascination of the Class II". In that editorial, I posed the question, "Just what is it about the Class II malocclusion that so...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 3 : Page 196 : Mar 2025
In the second half of this two-part survey of retention protocols, Dr. Kazmierski reviews JCO readers’ answers to questions about fixed retainers and common practices for supervising retention.
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A Psychological Approach to Thumbsucking
Volume 34 : Number 8 : Page 478 : Aug 2000
Thumbsucking is one of the most common pathological syndromes encountered in orthodontic practice (Fig. 1). A parafunction that involves a kind of erogenous stimulation of a highly sensitive area, thu...
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Volume 6 : Number 7 : Page 406 : Jul 1972
The orthodontist usually directs the oral surgeon to make an attachment to an impacted tooth. This means removing enough tissue to permit placement of a cervical wire, crown form, casting, or pin. Man...
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In-Office Bracket Reconditioning
Volume 15 : Number 9 : Page 635 : Sep 1981
A practical system has been developed for in-office reconditioning of debonded attachments, which can be performed easily by auxiliary personnel. In the past, brackets and other attachments had a rath...
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CLINICAL AID
An Easy-to-Tie Elastomeric Module
Volume 35 : Number 10 : Page 641 : Oct 2001
Elastomeric modules have been a common part of orthodontic practice for more than 30 years, since their introduction by Drs. Klein and Anderson in 1967*. The modules have remained basically unchange...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 6 : Page 357 : Jun 2025
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique used to restore breathing and circulation when a person’s heart stops. The American Heart Association (AHA) updates the CPR guidelines eve...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
A Three-Dimensional Cephalometric Analysis
Volume 43 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 2009
Around the middle of the 20th century, the profession of orthodontics made a giant leap forward. The standard records used for diagnosis and treatment planning were supplemented with cephalometric x-r...
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Volume 51 : Number 3 : Page 157 : Mar 2017
Because of its esthetics and convenience, Invisalign* is a popular option for orthodontic treatment, particularly among adults. Until recently, Align Technology has recommended that a new aligner be w...
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Cephalometric Diagnosis Using the Quadrilateral Analysis
Volume 4 : Number 1 : Page 30 : Jan 1970
When diagnosing an orthodontic case one must begin by recognizing if any skeletal problem exists. This is necessary in order to see the malocclusion in its proper perspective. All too often the same...
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Volume 29 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1995
The ideal orthodontic device would correct a malocclusion during normal growth and function. It would be invisible and comfortable, and would not require patients to assist in their own treatment, oth...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 37 : Number 12 : Page 645 : Dec 2003
Retirement is the subject of this month's Management & Marketing column. The article addresses a concern that faces all of us: If you live long enough, you will retire. There are not many 80-year-...
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OVERVIEW
Extraction Treatment, Part 2: Guidelines for Making the Extraction Decision
Volume 49 : Number 1 : Page 29 : Jan 2015
(Editor's Note: In this regular column, JCO provides an overview of a clinical topic of interest to orthodontists. Contributions and suggestions for future subjects are welcome.) In the first part of ...
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Volume 7 : Number 5 : Page 283 : May 1973
Second molars are victims of neglect. They are not often enough included in the orthodontic strap-up, which may result in their being forced buccally out of the arch or in their impaction; and in losi...
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Volume 8 : Number 2 : Page 100 : Feb 1974
100-jco-img-0.jpgWhen a new patient visits your office, the first written contact is your consultation card. It should be brief but informative. This card has the pertinent information. The space for ...
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