Case Studies

Dr. David Alpan discusses how smart mechanics with accelerated orthodontics facilitates an improved clinical outcome in shorter time with less negative sequelae Abstract Reducing the pre-surgical orthodontic phase with accelerated orthodontics leads to a shorter overall treatment time.21,22,23,24 Planning orthognathic surgery with 3D virtual diagnostic setups can help predict the clinical challenges, which help reduce […]

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Dr. Steven R. Olmos and Matt Rago review oral appliances and their characteristics Figure 1A: Aqualizer® | Figure 1B: Myobrace® TMJ-MBV Oral appliances designed for relief of facial pain and jaw dysfunction, sleep breathing disorders, and orthodontics have been utilized for many years with little change in materials until recently. This article will review indications/limitations

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Dr. Harold Menchel discusses the elusive nature of TMD Abstract Significant confusion and controversy still exist in the dental community about temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Because of this, dentists and orthodontists must be aware of some distinct etiologies when these patients present in their practices. This article will review the etiology of TMD, the current diagnosis

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Dr. Larry White discusses principles gained from current knowledge regarding the vertical dimension of the maxilla and mandible Abstract The vertical dimension in orthodontics remained unimportant and unexplored until Fred Schudy began his epochal studies and publications in the 1960s. Until then, orthodontists presumed that most maxillary-mandibular sagittal discrepancies were due to horizontal growth deviations,

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