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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 3 : Page 156 : Mar 2025
Chicken soup, affectionately known as “Jewish penicillin,” is widely celebrated for its comforting and healing properties. The nickname derives from a long-standing belief in its medicinal qualities, ...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
Computer-Aided Bracket Placement for Indirect Bonding
Volume 39 : Number 11 : Page 653 : Nov 2005
I love systems. Every orthodontic practice consists of a series of systems that we put in place to accomplish important tasks. Some systems are better than others; many are essential to the health of ...
2803.
CASE REPORT
Transplantation after Failure of Eruption
Volume 22 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1988
Failure of eruption can be a difficult clinical problem. It has been described by a number of terms, including infra-occlusion and submergence, and can also be linked to ankylosis, a union between bon...
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Bracket Retention after 15-Second Acid Conditioning
Volume 22 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1988
Enamel acid conditioning for bonding orthodontic brackets has traditionally been a 60-second procedure. Early reports indicated that phosphoric acid solutions of 20-50% were effective with 60-second e...
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Internal Root Resorption from Palatal Invaginations
Volume 23 : Number 12 : Page 0 : Dec 1989
Palatal invaginations, or "dens-in-dente", are relatively rare. Such teeth appear normal, but have an irregular arrangement of dental tissues. The invagination of the developing tooth results in vario...
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Scanatron Enhancement of Radiographic Contrast
Volume 28 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1994
Radiographs have a wide range of contrast, from hard features such as bone or orthodontic brackets (appearing white) to soft tissues of varying densities (some almost black). The tonal range between t...
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New American Heart Association Recommendations for Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis
Volume 31 : Number 11 : Page 758 : Nov 1997
The American Heart Association, in June 1997, changed its guidelines for dentists regarding the prevention of bacterial endocarditis with prophylactic antibiotics.1 A single dose of 2g of Amoxicillin ...
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Product News in the November 2024 Issue
Volume 58 : Number 11 : Page 713 : Nov 2024
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
2809.
PEARLS
Closure of Mandibular Spaces During Retention
Volume 52 : Number 11 : Page 639 : Nov 2018
Extraction spaces often reopen within a year following orthodontic treatment. This Pearl presents a simple modification to a wraparound retainer, using a cinched nickel titanium wire in the labial bow, that can close a relapsed space in the lower arch during retention.
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Product News in October 2025 Issue
Volume 59 : Number 10 : Page 680 : Oct 2025
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
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PEARLS
The Hybrid Aligner Approach for Extrusion and Rotation of Posterior Teeth
Volume 55 : Number 1 : Page 69 : Jan 2021
Partially erupted upper second molars are difficult to correct with clear aligners alone. This Pearl shows how posterior fixed appliance segments can be used in conjunction with aligners to derotate the second molars and promote posterior occlusion and settling.
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CASE REPORT
Nonsurgical Treatment of an Adult Skeletal Class III Patient with Compensated Dentition
Volume 55 : Number 11 : Page 701 : Nov 2021
Although orthodontic camouflage is possible in moderate adult skeletal Class III cases, decompensation may disrupt the dental-periodontal equilibrium. Drs. Rahima, El-Beialy, and Mostafa demonstrate the use of short Class III elastics to avoid complications associated with conventional intermaxillary elastics.
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PEARLS
Indirect Rebonding Transfer Tray Following Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Volume 57 : Number 6 : Page 359 : Jun 2023
When a patient needs to have fixed appliances removed for an MRI, a single intraoral scan can be used to produce both a temporary Essex retainer and an indirect transfer tray, allowing the brackets to be replaced in the same positions.
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PEARLS
Inverted Elastomeric Ligatures with Guards for Lower-Lip Hypertonicity
Volume 59 : Number 4 : Page 249 : Apr 2024
A hypertonic lower lip can press forcefully against the lower brackets, causing painful indentations in the mucosa. As a solution, this Pearl describes how to use upside-down elastomeric ligatures with guards to protect the soft tissue like a lip bumper.
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Mixed-Dentition Treatment with Clear Aligners and Vibratory Technology
Volume 54 : Number 4 : Page 208 : Apr 2020
Invisalign therapy allows simultaneous alignment and expansion to be performed in Phase I treatment, as demonstrated by Drs. Gorton, Bekmezian, and Mah in three cases. The AcceleDent device was used daily by these preteen patients to shorten treatment.
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Efficient and Effective Consultations
Volume 37 : Number 2 : Page 81 : Feb 2003
Most orthodontists would agree that patient compliance plays a significant, if not critical, role in the efficacy of treatment. We have all experienced cases that were completed ahead of schedule beca...
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The DigiGraph Work Station, Part 1: Basic Concepts
Volume 24 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1990
Editor's note: Parts 2 and 3 of this series are published in the July and August 1990 issues of JCO.The DigiGraph Work Station (Fig. 1) is a powerful clinical tool that offers advantages in a wide ran...
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The Transplantation of Maxillary Canines
Volume 4 : Number 2 : Page 77 : Feb 1970
The problem of the unerupted, maxillary canine lying in an unfavourable position is one that frequently confronts the orthodontist. Bass (1966) found that 1.5% of the total cases referred to a regiona...
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CASE REPORT
Maximizing Facial Esthetics in a Brachyfacial Class II Deep-Bite Case
Volume 43 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 2009
Combined surgical-orthodontic treatment of dentofacial deformities presents various challenges in both diagnosis and mechanotherapy.1 A skeletal Class II with deep bite is a prime example. In a patien...
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Preprosthetic Molar Uprighting Using Skeletal Anchorage
Volume 47 : Number 7 : Page 433 : Jul 2013
Unless a prosthetic replacement is inserted soon after extraction or loss of a first molar, the second molar may tip mesially into the edentulous space. Not only will the first-molar space contract me...
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