Case Studies

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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Dr. Mark W. McDonough discusses recognition and treatment planning for congenitally missing second premolars

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