Concepts 3 - Orthodontic Practice US

Simplifying the deimpaction of mandibular second molars

Drs. Larry W. White and Francesca Scilla Smith offer a technique to simplify a complex and lengthy procedure Introduction Nothing slows the completion of orthodontic therapy as the failure of impacted mandibular second molars to erupt or achieve eruption through surgery and subsequent orthodontic intervention. Still, surgical intervention adds to the cost, trauma, and duration […]

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Bending superelastic archwires — the missing constituent of orthodontic therapy

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Dr. Suhail A. Khouri discusses the clinical benefits of wire bending Introduction When superelastic archwires entered orthodontic practice, their 100% spring-back elastic property created the lightest and most consistent force delivery range, which exceeds by far the elasticity increase obtainable by wire bending. They revolutionized teeth alignment without loop bending. But the impossibility of bending

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Maxillary molar anchorage preservation

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Drs. Larry W. White and Francesca Scilla Smith discuss a technique for maxillary molar anchorage preservation Maxillary molar anchorage has perplexed orthodontists since the beginning of premolar extraction therapies. Every clinician knows from sad experience that maxillary molars easily displace and rotate mesially when challenged with mesial space and force. Obvious and early remedies —

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Five reasons orthodontics will return to the specialty arena

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Dr. Jeffrey Miller shares his insights on how orthodontists can bring more value to the specialty Today more than ever, orthodontists are concerned about the future of their specialty. Although do-it-yourself orthodontics is not new, more technology-savvy companies are reintroducing “DIY” with a precepted sophistication alternative to orthodontic treatment. With the oversimplified promotion of orthodontics

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“Primum non nocere”

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Drs. Donald J. Rinchuse, Dara L. Rinchuse, and Mr. Donald N. Rinchuse discuss the safety and health of patients, orthodontists, and staff during the COVID-19 crisis Abstract This article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthodontic practice. It reports on the current public health and evidence-based medical and scientific news related to the

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The reality of virtual orthodontics

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Dr. Christopher Cosse discusses a novelty that is becoming a necessity On the day that this is being written, April 11, 2020, the whole country is on lockdown. Stay-at-home orders have been issued in almost every state. The country is experiencing the COVID-19 virus. At this time, orthodontists really don’t know when it is safe

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The etiology of malocclusion and the “scientific method”

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Dr. John L. Hayes discusses the importance of discovering the why before treatment Abstract The “scientific method” was promoted by Francis Bacon (1561-1626) as a way to help move the society of his day away from old beliefs and superstitions. He believed that nothing was discovered without the scientific method and that scientists attempt to

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The Tier V Practice

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Dr. Ron Roncone discusses the PhysioDynamicSystem (PDS) With all of the changes occurring in the orthodontic profession, especially in the past 15 years, orthodontists have had to choose how they would like to practice. Disruption — one of the newer terms — is used both in a positive and negative manner. What disruptions have and

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Orthodontic Concepts

Simplifying the deimpaction of mandibular second molars

Bending superelastic archwires — the missing constituent of orthodontic therapy

Maxillary molar anchorage preservation

Five reasons orthodontics will return to the specialty arena

“Primum non nocere”

The reality of virtual orthodontics

The etiology of malocclusion and the “scientific method”

The Tier V Practice

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