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A study by Drs. Ryan Walter, Donald Rinchuse, and Daniel Rinchuse shows a wide range of responses on the treatment of OSA Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to survey orthodontists regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods An email invitation from the American Association […]
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Dr. Rich Mounce offers some advice on the pursuit of endodontic happiness After 23 years as an endodontist in private practice, seven foundational clinical practice truths have manifested themselves to me. These are shared in no particular order of importance with the goal of stimulating readers to assess if any of these might have tangible
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Dr. Marcelo Balsamo presents a case report demonstrating direct adhesive post luting and core buildup in one appointment. The question about whether to use a post or not is essentially one of substance lost. A large amount of substance loss in the clinical crown area is an argument for anchoring and reinforcing the core buildup
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Drs. Tomás Castellanos and Thomas Pitts introduce a new table to guide vertical placement of brackets based on the effect upon the smile arc SummaryBackground/objective: The correct placement of brackets is essential not only for functional but for esthetic smile success of the treatment. [userloggedin] The objective of this paper is to introduce a new
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Drs. Bethany R. Middleton, Donald J. Rinchuse, and Thomas G. Zullo investigate current trends of treatment alternatives for white spot lesions Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of MI Paste™ compared to fluoride used in mitigating white spot lesions. Simultaneously, a survey was designed to investigate current trends of
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Dr. Nelson J. Oppermann discusses nasal breathing as an essential component to optimal orthodontic results Introduction The effect of breathing patterns on facial growth of children has been well documented. Many articles indicate that nasal obstruction leads to respiration changes, which can influence the facial development pattern. [userloggedin] 1-4 Linder-Aronson5 described the facial characteristic
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Dr. Todd Bovenizer presents a full step Class II malocclusion with blocked-out canines utilizing light open coil springs and elastics with the Damon™ System’s Damon™ Q brackets Evaluation and treatment of Class II malocclusion can present a challenge to the practitioner. One must consider the facial ramifications, as well as skeletal and dental characteristics. [userloggedin]
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In the 10th part of this series, Drs. Rohit C.L. Sachdeva, Takao Kubota and Dr Kazuo Hayashi focus on treatment of patients with Class 2 malocclusion with SureSmile® Introduction In previous articles, the application of SureSmile® technology in management of patients with Class 2 malocclusions with non-extraction therapy was discussed. [userloggedin] 1,2 The aim of
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