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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 […]
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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
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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
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Michael Flanell, RDH, MBA, discusses mouth breathing and how clinicians can help patients make informed decisions regarding treatment Introduction From birth we are designed to breathe through the nose. Infants take their first breath through their noses once they are born. Newborn infants are considered obligate nasal breathers, hence dependent on a patent nasal airway
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Nicole Cavalea, MS, discusses co-treatment goals of myofunctional therapy Orthodontists and pediatric dentists are often the first professionals to identify a patient’s abnormal patterning of the mouth and tongue, as these abnormalities interfere with the structural integrity of orthodontic treatment. A visual assessment of the following characteristics can indicate the need to co-treat with an
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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
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Dr. Ryan P. Robinson discusses how recognizing possible sleep issues in oral anatomy can lead to more comprehensive patient care Sleep is considered one of the most important pillars of health and wellness, and it has been proven to help the brain and body heal. When people do not get a sufficient amount of hours
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Dr. Alfred C. Griffin Jr. discusses how technology led him back to indirect bonding As an orthodontist in practice for over 35 years, I have seen many changes in the way we practice. I entered the profession well after the integration of “prescription brackets” into the orthodontic armamentarium, and bonded brackets had been around for
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