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A new method of controlling gingival hypertrophy with orthodontic patients

Drs. Rajab Zaza and Larry White discuss a newer, simpler, and less invasive method of gingival control Introduction Poor oral hygiene habits of orthodontic patients frequently result in chronic gingivitis and gingival hypertrophy, both of which impede treatment progress and threaten patients’ general oral health. Dentists have resorted to several remedies for the results of […]

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Soft tissue 10,600 nm CO2 laser orthodontic procedures

Technology

Martin Kaplan, DMD, and Peter Vitruk, PhD, explore soft tissue CO2 laser uses in orthodontics

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Gentle, effective, and efficient Class II correction that sets a new standard for treatment

Technology

The Jasper Vektor™ — the first edgewise Class II corrector.

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Clear Collection instruments for clear aligner treatments: part 2

Industry News, Technology

In part 2 of a series, Dr. S. Jay Bowman continues his look at instruments that help increase the utility of aligners and expand the scope of appropriate applications

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Clear Collection instruments for clear aligner treatments

Technology

In part 1 of a series, Dr. S. Jay Bowman explores instruments that help increase the utility of aligners and expand the scope of appropriate applications Let’s be clear: enhancing aligner treatments As clear aligner treatments have evolved and been progressively refined in the past 15 years, more advanced applications and increasingly complex malocclusions have

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On the fence about new technology? It might be time to dive in

Industry News, Technology

Dr. Adam Schulhof discusses the 3M™ True Definition Scanner for digital impressions Adopting any new technology in your practice can be challenging, whether due to finances, the need to change workflows, or any number of other factors. Some of us might think if we’ve been doing something a certain way for years with acceptable results, then

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A more controlled approach to aligner therapy

Technology

Dr. William Thomas discusses an aligner treatment alternative You have a new prospective patient waiting in your consult room; your treatment coordinator (TC) has provided the patient with the various alternatives to treatment and has informed you that the patient is set on being treated with aligners. The patient records indicate a need for fixed

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CBCT and 3D imaging goals for orthodontic patients

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Dr. Duane Grummons discusses how CBCT equips the orthodontist regarding unerupted teeth, facial asymmetry, craniofacial anomalies, temporomandibular (TMD) disorders, airway conditions, TAD planning, and true root information in the region of interest (ROI). T he AAO recommends orthodontic screening by age 7. To get adequate diagnostic jaw and bite information, the use of low-dose CBCT imaging

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Orthodontic Technology

A new method of controlling gingival hypertrophy with orthodontic patients

Soft tissue 10,600 nm CO2 laser orthodontic procedures

Gentle, effective, and efficient Class II correction that sets a new standard for treatment

Clear Collection instruments for clear aligner treatments: part 2

Clear Collection instruments for clear aligner treatments

On the fence about new technology? It might be time to dive in

A more controlled approach to aligner therapy

CBCT and 3D imaging goals for orthodontic patients

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