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Dr. Bill Kottemann examines the process of photobiomodulation to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement Introduction Opinion among orthodontists on the topic of acceleration can vary greatly based on the hands-on user experience and case types. Today, there are two basic options in patient handheld devices: vibration and light therapy. Light therapy uses a process called photobiomodulation, […]

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Dr. Straty Righellis discusses an alternative treatment option for correcting occlusion and smile esthetics with braces   Abstract/Introduction Treating anterior open bite patients without surgical solutions presents two challenges for orthodontists. The first challenge is closing the open bite with anterior elastics, and the second is the stability once the bite is closed: This article

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Ali Oromchian, JD, LLM, discusses taking preventative measures to avoid costly HR issues Many professionals like to believe that a dramatic difference exists between those who succeed in business and in life and those who fail. The truth, however, is that it is often the small things that can change a person’s success over time.

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Dr. David Alpan discusses alternatives to extractions, implants, and orthognathic surgery Abstract Treating transposed teeth is very similar to impacted teeth or ectopic teeth. A detailed biomechanical plan is required to direct orthodontic forces to create the most ideal outcome, while minimizing unwanted effects. Utilizing temporary skeletal anchorage can allow forces to be unilaterally directed

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Drs. George J. Cisneros and Oliver F. Nicolay together with Benjamin J. Goldstein compare the efficacy of oral appliance therapy and CPAP therapy Introduction Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a pathological state in which there is periodic and recurrent snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).1 Individuals with untreated OSA have associated unfavorable health outcomes such as

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Dr. Payam Ataii discusses a sleep appliance specifically designed to be used in conjunction with clear aligners Two parallel and related trends Two parallel and related growth trends are occurring in the US: the growth of clear aligner treatment and the rise of diagnoses for sleep-disordered breathing. Over the past year, over 600 thousand patients

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