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Orthodontic Clinical Studies

Into the unknown: emerging evidence regarding risks of aerosols in the dental office

Clinical

Dr. Maria L. Geisinger discusses likely modes of transmission for the virus that causes COVID-19 Aerosols created during dental procedures ...

Next-generation treatment planning

Clinical

Editor’s intro: Using combination treatment plans allows Dr. Adam Schulhof to approach appliances like menu options — let him whet your appetite ...

CEREC Ortho software — where do you send your scans?

Clinical

Editor’s intro: Dr. Patrik Zachrisson shows how CEREC Ortho is a very versatile software that has many uses apart from the popular ...

Let the celebrities help

Clinical

Editor’s Intro: Even Tom Cruise flashes an imperfect smile. Model wide-raging smile esthetics with celebrity photos. Dr. Donald J. Rinchuse discusses ...

The physics of Class II correction

Clinical

Dr. James J. Jasper discusses the efficacy of the Jasper Vektor® Appliance Introduction From the beginning of the modern ortho-dontic ...

Fixed and removable orthodontic appliance case study

Clinical

Dr. Andrew Wallace uses the principles of “smile design” for a patient seeking cosmetic improvement of his upper and lower ...

Myofunctional therapy plays a key role in the orthodontic practice

Clinical

Dr. Daniel Klauer uses MFT for his patients on a daily basis for malocclusion and OSA The TMJ & ...

A new type of fixed retainer

Clinical

Dr. Patrik Zachrisson describes a tooth-colored milled bonded retainer in PEEK Abstract Following all types of active orthodontic treatment, ...

A modification of the Wits appraisal is proposed for patients with high FMA or with long lower face height — a supplementary assessment

Clinical

Dr. John L. Hayes discusses an alternative to the Wits appraisal for certain types of patients Abstract The proposed ...

A survey of orthodontists’ perceptions of smile esthetics

Clinical

Drs. Alys M. Murdoch, Daniel Rinchuse, Thomas Zullo, and Daniel DiBagno explore a survey and literature to define the ideal ...

Effect of surgical corticotomy versus low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the rate of canine retraction in orthodontic patients

Clinical

Drs. Noha Ali El-Ashmawi, Mohamed Abd El-Ghafour, Shaimaa Saeed Nasr, Mona M. Salah Fayed, Amr Ragab El-Beialy, and Essam Mohamed ...

In my practice: aligner therapy with added high-frequency vibration

Clinical

Dr. David R. Boschken discusses a combination of therapies that can lead to more efficient orthodontic treatment During my 20-year ...

Orthodontic Case Studies

Anterior open bite correction in skeletal Class I patient

Dr. Diego Peydro demonstrates treatment for an open bite in seven appointments Introduction Over the years, there have been many ...

Case Studies, Current Issue

Using Spark™ Clear Aligners in open bite closure with TADs

Dr. Bill Dischinger illustrates treating a patient’s narrow arches and anterior open bite with clear aligner therapy My orthodontic training ...

Case Studies

Class II Division I, 9 mm overjet

Dr. Aron Dellinger discusses treatment with the Roncone PhysioDynamic System (PDS) application of the 20/20 molar bracket Initial impressions utilizing ...

Case Studies

Idiopathic condylar resorption: a case report

Dr. Bradford Edgren illustrates a patient with dysfunctional remodeling of the condyle A healthy 16-year 10-month-old female presented for a ...

Case Studies

Simple treatment mechanics for a highly esthetic result

Drs. Todd Bovenizer and Christopher Baker discuss brackets that offered precise control for efficient treatment As we reopen our offices, ...

Case Studies

Simple treatment mechanics for with a highly esthetic result

Drs. Todd Bovenizer and Christopher Baker discuss brackets that offered precise control for efficient treatment As we reopen our offices, ...

Case Studies

Fewer office visits using high-frequency vibration to close an anterior open bite

Dr. Esther Feldman ponders what came first, the open bite or the habit? Which came first, the chicken or the ...

Case Studies

Vertical control and efficiency in treating a Class III malocclusion

Dr. Michael T. DePascale discusses his experience in the development and use of a new clear aligner system Introduction In ...

Case Studies

Nonsurgical correction of a maxillary hypoplastic/mandibular hyperplastic patient

Drs. Jeffrey Silmon and Chris Cosse devise a treatment plan that avoided certain surgical disadvantages Introduction Figure 1: Initial photos ...

Case Studies

Severe crowding with a transverse skeletal discrepancy impacting self-esteem

Editor’s intro: Dr. Antonino Secchi illustrates how orthodontists are improving smiles and also impacting self esteem. Dr. Antonino Secchi illustrates ...

Case Studies

Effective protocols for treatment of Class II malocclusion with moderate dental crowding

Editor’s intro: The primary treatment plan is not the only option. Read about how Dr. Michael Bicknell found an alternate ...

Case Studies

The multifactorial challenges to treating non-growing adult Class III patients

Editor’s intro: Dr. Bryan Lockhart’s solution to the many challenges to treatment for this patient involved a multi-faceted approach to treatment. Dr. ...

Case Studies

Orthodontic Industry News

McLaughlin-Bennett San Diego Series video cases

Industry News

Vital video tutorial series created to enhance MB 5.0 skills London April 8, 2021: An invaluable series of video tutorials ...

420,000 oral health professionals are uniquely situated to ensure underserved communities can access the vaccine

Boston, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, 17 leading health and oral health organizations sent letters to the Biden ...

Vivos Therapeutics Announces the Opening of the First Pneusomnia Integrated Medical-Dental Sleep Center

Physicians and Dentists Collaborate to Offer Vivos System Treatment to Patients Suffering from Sleep Apnea HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo., March 8, ...

OrthoCatapult Introduces OrthoConnect®, Enhances A-to-Z Virtual Solutions for Orthodontists

Addition to OrthoCatapult Platform Provides Virtual New Patient Consultations, Virtual Checkups Traverse City, Mich. (March 9, 2021) – Today, Practice ...