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Dr. Diego Peydro demonstrates treatment for an open bite in seven appointments Introduction Over the years, there have been many approaches to treat open bite cases with fixed appliances, but in this case report, I will demonstrate how a complex case with a severe open bite can be treated efficiently. I was able to complete […]
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JoAn Majors, RDA, CSP, discusses how technology and outsourcing can improve efficiencies during COVID-19 times and beyond Recently on a call, a team member explained, “I don’t have the time to chat with my patients. With reviewing a screening form, recording temperature, timing CaviCide™ spray for 3 minutes (wipe), plus 3 more minutes, plus a
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Lea Chatham describes ways that text messages can update and connect patients Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, dentists have faced office closings and challenges to reopening. Dentists have had to work diligently to communicate with patients effectively and within HIPAA guidelines. As patients increasingly depend on technologies such as the internet and social media for
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Dr. Bill Dischinger illustrates treating a patient’s narrow arches and anterior open bite with clear aligner therapy My orthodontic training taught me how to close skeletal anterior open bites utilizing maxillary impaction surgery. I was fortunate enough to treat two patients in conjunction with the oral surgery department at my university using this technique. The
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Dr. Aron Dellinger discusses treatment with the Roncone PhysioDynamic System (PDS) application of the 20/20 molar bracket Initial impressions utilizing the PDS QuicKlear with 20/20 molar bracket The active clip maintains excellent engagement of the double .014 archwire and provides significant control from the start of treatment. Due to excellent wire retention in the slot,
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Drs. Fabio Oliveira Coelho, Francesca Scilla Smith, and Larry W. White discuss the evolution and efficacy of the mandibular protraction appliance (MPA) Introduction As far back as 1880, dentists have had an obsession with correcting overbites and overjets by protracting the mandible. Kingsley1 was one of the first to describe his vulcanite plate for “jumping
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Dr. David Alpan discusses evolving treatment plans in the wake of COVID-19 Abstract Is clear aligner treatment more effective than braces? What about during a pandemic? Evidence-based research statistically finds that clear aligner treatment facilitates improved oral hygiene compared to braces and creates fewer negative side effects.7,12 Research shows that the gingival health with clear
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Dr. Bradford Edgren illustrates a patient with dysfunctional remodeling of the condyle A healthy 16-year 10-month-old female presented for a clinical evaluation of her temporomandibular joints with chief complaints of headaches (tension 2-to-3 times per week and migrainous once a week), perceived reduced opening, right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) clicking, history of closed lock, nocturnal clenching
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