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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 […]
Read Case StudyAnterior open bite correction in skeletal Class I patient Read More »
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
Read Case StudyUsing Spark™ Clear Aligners in open bite closure with TADs Read More »
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,
Read Case StudyClass II Division I, 9 mm overjet Read More »
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
Read Case StudyIdiopathic condylar resorption: a case report Read More »
Drs. Todd Bovenizer and Christopher Baker discuss brackets that offered precise control for efficient treatment As we reopen our offices, treatment efficiency will be more important than ever. If we can get patients out of treatment faster and in fewer visits, we will be able to keep our patients, our staff, and their families safe
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Drs. Todd Bovenizer and Christopher Baker discuss brackets that offered precise control for efficient treatment As we reopen our offices, treatment efficiency will be more important than ever. If we can get patients out of treatment faster and in fewer visits, we will be able to keep our patients, our staff, and their families safe
Read Case StudySimple treatment mechanics for with a highly esthetic result Read More »
Dr. Esther Feldman ponders what came first, the open bite or the habit? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Open bites are one of the most difficult classes of malocclusions that orthodontists are faced with in practice. That’s because the success of their resolution is entirely dependent on correctly addressing the etiology. The
Read Case StudyFewer office visits using high-frequency vibration to close an anterior open bite Read More »
Dr. Michael T. DePascale discusses his experience in the development and use of a new clear aligner system Introduction In 1998, the field of orthodontics changed completely when the clear aligner system was approved as an alternative to fixed appliances. When first introduced, clear aligners were less efficient than braces and challenged practicing orthodontists with
Read Case StudyVertical control and efficiency in treating a Class III malocclusion Read More »
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