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The breathing-smile connection: the intersection of airway health in orthodontics

Dr. William E. Harrell, Jr. offers some insights into the history, growth, and importance of airway health There is a controversy looming in dentistry as it relates to the role of orthodontics in airway health. Should orthodontics only be concerned with smile esthetics, facial balance, periodontal health, occlusion, and stability? Should orthodontics, including dentofacial orthopedics, […]

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Occlusal harmony: the final frontier in orthodontic excellence (Part 2)

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Dr. Gregori M. Kurtzman offers ways to preserve orthodontic outcomes Occlusion plays a pivotal role in determining the long-term success of orthodontic treatment. Unfortunately, the importance of occlusal refinement post-orthodontics is often overlooked. This article delves into the intricacies of occlusal adjustment, emphasizing its significance in preserving orthodontic outcomes. The impact of occlusal forces Optimal

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The science of stability: tooth modification and occlusal equilibration in orthodontics: a 2-part series

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In part 1, Dr. Gregori M. Kurtzman discusses interproximal contouring techniques and considerations Interproximal recontouring is a crucial component of orthodontic treatment that involves the careful reshaping of tooth surfaces where they touch. This procedure is essential for creating space for teeth movement, improving alignment, and enhancing overall smile esthetics. Techniques for interproximal recontouring Several

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Expanding orthodontic care: the role of OrthoFX NiTime Aligners

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Loc X. Phan and Agnieszka Klucinska illustrate a system for treating patients with lifestyle, occupational, and condition-related challenges Abstract Orthodontic systems that use lower forces within the optimal range for moving teeth are commonly utilized in fixed appliance systems but have been unavailable in clear aligner therapy. OrthoFX has introduced the first aligner system employing

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Improving patient compliance and predictability with hyper-elastic aligners

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Dr. Neil Warshawsky and Loc X. Phan explore NiTime aligners and their “new generation” of aligner plastic Abstract Although there are numerous aligner systems, there has been a lack of industry focus on advancing the efficacy or decreasing the wear time of the clear-aligner appliance. With the introduction of new polymers from OrthoFX, a new

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Revolutionizing orthodontic care: bringing together AI and gamer technology to improve patient outcomes

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Khamzat Asabaev talks about combining technologies that can transform orthodontic workflows Incorporating AI and gamer technology in orthodontic treatment planning software will usher in a new era of care and drastically improve how patients receive treatment. What will it mean to marry these two technologies? Let’s break it down. AI presents the capability to automate

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Sleep apnea among military veterans

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Claire Szewczyk discusses “the silent battleground” When we think of our brave military veterans, we often visualize valiant soldiers fighting battles on distant shores. Yet, there’s another battle many veterans face at home, in the silence of the night — sleep apnea. Dental practices can provide a beacon of hope to our military heroes. Sleep

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Achieving accuracy and consistency of IDB without the tray

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Dr. James “Jep” Paschal describes his experience with trayless indirect bonding Perhaps like me, many of you have tested IDB over the years but ultimately decided against it. I have been testing IDB and fully customized IDB systems for close to 20 years now. While many of these devices were clinically viable, the lag time

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Orthodontic Concepts

The breathing-smile connection: the intersection of airway health in orthodontics

Occlusal harmony: the final frontier in orthodontic excellence (Part 2)

The science of stability: tooth modification and occlusal equilibration in orthodontics: a 2-part series

Expanding orthodontic care: the role of OrthoFX NiTime Aligners

Improving patient compliance and predictability with hyper-elastic aligners

Revolutionizing orthodontic care: bringing together AI and gamer technology to improve patient outcomes

Sleep apnea among military veterans

Achieving accuracy and consistency of IDB without the tray

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