Case Studies

Dr. Ron Roncone discusses using Roncone PDS to have fewer appointments and shorter treatment time What if an orthodontist were to observe the same phenomenon several thousand times? The Same Input = The Same Output Would this be clinically significant? [userloggedin] If these observations could not be found in the literature, would they be invalid? …

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Drs. Straty Righellis and L. Douglas Knight illustrate an advanced treatment for the entire dental and facial system What is F.A.C.E, and what does it stand for? No longer is orthodontic treatment just treating the smile by straightening teeth. [userloggedin] Building on the principles established and practiced by renowned dental and orthodontic leaders (Drs. Ronald Roth, …

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Dr. Todd Bovenizer presents treatment of a challenging asymmetrical Class II malocclusion utilizing Damon™ Q selective torques and early light elastics Compliance is paramount to a satisfactory orthodontic finish. Treatment results are only as good as the level of participation a patient provides. Specifically when determining what type appliance to employ for A/P correction, it …

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Dr. Bradford Edgren illustrates cases where early treatment avoided later complications

Dr. Anoop Sondhi illustrates innovative treatment for a teenage patient A 16-year-old male patient presented for orthodontic treatment with an atypical Class II Division 2 malocclusion. Although the overall dental and skeletal pattern featured a Class II Division 2 discrepancy, tooth No. 9 demonstrated a significant labial inclination, as opposed to a lingual inclination. Given …

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Dr. Matthew Fortna finds a solution for a patient with enamel defects