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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
Ultradent Partners with American Orthodontics
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah February 11, 2021. Ultradent Products, Inc., and American Orthodontics are excited to announce a partnership in which ...
Ormco Corporation announces its Forum 2021 virtual event featuring the new Damon Ultima System and Science Behind Spark Clear Aligners
Delivering industry-leading education for 20+ years, the Forum 2021 is tailored for orthodontic practices striving to stay on the cutting-edge ...
Carestream Dental, Howard University Partner to Advance Digital Dentistry and Technology Innovation
ATLANTA—Carestream Dental has partnered with the prestigious Howard University to provide innovative digital solutions to students at its College of ...
EasyRx Adds Custom Aligner Fields to the EasyRx Aligner Prescription Form
EasyRx, Atlanta, announced the addition of custom aligner fields to their EasyRx Aligner Prescription January 18, 2021--Form, part of the ...
Spark™ Clear Aligners Announces Most Substantial Upgrade
Spark’s Release 10 Introduces Proprietary Features Not Previously Available with Clear Aligner Therapy Designed to Give Orthodontists Greater Start-to-Finish Control ...
Smile Stream Solutions Announces Exclusive Distribution of DB Orthodontics Ixion Instruments
Centennial, CO, USA, January 25, 2021 –Smile Stream Solutions has formally announced their Exclusive Distribution of DB Orthodontics’ complete line ...
Smile Stream Solutions Announces Acquisition Of OrthoEssentials
Centennial, CO, USA, January 13, 2021-Smile Stream Solutions has formally announced its acquisition of OrthoEssentials, a full-service provider of orthodontic ...
Curve Dental Advances Patient Engagement with the Launch of Curve GRO
PROVO, Utah, January 13, 2021 -- Curve Dental, a leading provider of cloud-based dental solutions, today announced the release of ...
Formlabs Printers Validated by Carestream Dental to Make Designing and Printing Clear Aligners More Accessible
ATLANTA-As doctors branch out and offer their patients more services, the ability to easily add technology to support new workflows ...
Carestream Dental Validates SprintRay Pro Printer, Makes it Easier for Practices to Offer Clear Aligners
ATLANTA-Now, more doctors can confidently add in-house clear aligners as a treatment option for their patients with the validation of ...
EasyRx Announces Automated Bracket Removal
EasyRx, Atlanta, announced the addition EasyRx 3D Automated Bracket Removal software to its EasyRx universal lab prescription, digital workflow, and ...
Virtual Dentsply Sirona World: Exciting program with motivating speakers and inspirational solutions for efficient workflows
Charlotte/Bensheim, November 24, 2020. Exciting lectures, inspiring breakout sessions, motivating speakers - the virtual Dentsply Sirona World set a new ...
