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PEARLS
Derotation of an Upper Molar Using Cantilever Mechanics
Volume 56 : Number 8 : Page 483 : Aug 2022
A maxillary first molar sometimes erupts with a mesial-in rotation. This simple cantilever spring is inserted in the molar tube from the distal to rotate a single molar mesial-out, using anchorage from the main archwire on the same side.
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PEARLS
Volume 56 : Number 9 : Page 535 : Sep 2022
Rapid maxillary expansion sometimes produces an unwanted unilateral buccal crossbite. This Pearl uses functional turbos bonded to the lower molars to keep the mandible centered during palatal expansion, thus avoiding the development of a skeletal asymmetry.
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PEARLS
Molar Protraction Tube with Multiple Hooks
Volume 57 : Number 3 : Page 187 : Mar 2023
The MP-Tube utilizes a long buccal hook with four steps to apply the protraction force closer to the center of resistance of the molars. Specifications of the tube are included, and the technique is demonstrated in a typical case.
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Skeletally Anchored Running-Loop Technique for Mandibular First-Molar Uprighting
Volume 57 : Number 5 : Page 287 : May 2023
Agenesis or loss of a lower second premolar can lead to mesial tipping of the adjacent first molar. This Pearl describes a running-loop spring, supported by indirect miniscrew anchorage and posterior fixed appliances, that can upright and intrude the first molar without side effects.
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2012 AAO CONVENTION
Volume 46 : Number 2 : Page 77 : Feb 2012
The Aloha State has not played host to the AAO since 2003, but its most wondrous attractions are timeless. As a preview of the annual meeting, to be held May 4-8, our yearly guide to attractions in th...
126.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 48 : Number 11 : Page 673 : Nov 2014
A senior colleague once told me that if you ever think you have discovered something new in orthodontics, you should look a little deeper into the international literature from 75-100 years ago. You m...
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PEARLS
Second-Molar Crossbite Correction with a Hairpin-Spring Appliance
Volume 50 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 2016
Lower second molars commonly erupt into a lingual crossbite or "scissor bite". Traditional treatment involves banding or bonding a lingual attachment and running crossbite elastics to the upper second molars, but that method is cumbersome and dependent on patient compliance. This month's Pearl describes a hairpin-spring appliance that can efficiently correct a second-molar crossbite without the need for brackets or elastics.
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PEARLS
In-Office Fabrication of a Flipper
Volume 50 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2016
Upper lateral-incisor agenesis occurs in the permanent dentition in .8-2% of the population.1 Preservation of an edentulous lateral-incisor space after orthodontic treatment, in anticipation of a perm...
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PEARLS
A Modified Retainer for Class II or III Functional and Surgical Patients
Volume 51 : Number 4 : Page 229 : Apr 2017
Retainers that control anteroposterior correction after orthodontic treatment, such as a bionator or Damon* splint, are often challenging for patients to wear because they restrict mobility. This Pear...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 51 : Number 5 : Page 257 : May 2017
Like almost every U.S. orthodontist, JCO maintains a Facebook page as one means of connecting with its customer base—in your case, patients; in ours, readers. The format doesn’t necessarily lend itself to dispensing clinical information, although we have recently begun posting helpful videos related to our published Pearls. We tend to get the most likes and shares from our monthly profiles of finalists for the Eugene L. Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year Award (the most recent winner was announced in the March 2017 issue), no doubt because of these students’ extended networks of relatives and colleagues. But the 50th-anniversary year of the journal has brought us an opportunity for a new and unique Facebook venture.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The 20th JCO Orthodontic Practice Study
Volume 53 : Number 10 : Page 567 : Oct 2019
The year 1981 was a rather momentous year for me, both personally and professionally. My younger son—the second of my four children—was born, I graduated from dental school, and I began my clinical ca...
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PEARLS
Efficient Correction of a Rotated Premolar with an Occlusal Tube
Volume 54 : Number 9 : Page 559 : Sep 2020
This simple alternative to buccal and lingual buttons and elastic chains involves placing a molar tube on the occlusal surface of the rotated premolar and inserting a continuous nickel titanium archwire. Procedures for placement and removal are described.
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PEARLS
Flexible Bite Turbos for Lingual Appliances
Volume 54 : Number 10 : Page 631 : Oct 2020
This Pearl shows how to make temporary anterior bite turbos from a light-cured composite resin with high elasticity, which can be applied directly over the brackets to prevent occlusal interference. The technique is especially useful with customized lingual appliances such as InBrace.
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PEARLS
Lateral Incisor Bracket Positioning for Phase I Treatment
Volume 55 : Number 4 : Page 227 : Apr 2021
This month’s Pearl shows how to modify bracket positioning on the upper lateral incisors during Phase I treatment to avoid premature distal root tip in the path of the erupting canines, thus preventing the development of an unsightly midline diastema.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Orthodontist and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Volume 56 : Number 1 : Page 8 : Jan 2022
Over the past quarter-century or so, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment has become a more and more integral part of routine orthodontic practice. Prior to that, little was mentioned about sleep d...
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PEARLS
Lingual Frenulectomy with a Diode Laser
Volume 56 : Number 1 : Page 59 : Jan 2022
Dr. Neal Kravitz illustrates a simple procedure for releasing a tongue tie with a Spectralase 980 (includes a video demonstration). The controversial role of tongue ties in relation to pediatric OSA is also discussed.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 56 : Number 8 : Page 446 : Aug 2022
As the new Editor-in-Chief, I am frequently asked about my vision for JCO moving forward. Perhaps the most notable change with regard to content will be an increase in case reports and technique artic...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 60 : Number 2 : Page 78 : Feb 2026
The “winged scapula” is a classic question on medical and dental board examinations. It occurs when the stabilizing relationship between the scapula (shoulder blade) and the rib cage is disrupted, mos...
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Versatility of Elastomeric Ligatures with Occlusal Guards
Volume 60 : Number 4 : Page 264 : Apr 2026
Elastomeric ligatures with occlusal guards, originally designed to protect maxillary incisors from ceramic bracket contact in deep-bite cases, are reintroduced with updated clinical indications and techniques. The authors illustrate their utility across bracket materials and patient presentations, including bite disocclusion, anterior crossbite correction, and soft-tissue protection, positioning these simple auxiliaries as practical, underutilized tools for contemporary clinical practice.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 25 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1991
Do You Know Your Customers?Editorialists have traditionally used space like this to offer advice to readers. In this issue I would like to reverse that strategy and ask for some advice that will help ...
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