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“Peg-shaped” maxillary lateral incisors and orthodontics

Published on December 1, 2019 by Orthodontic Practice

Based on the meta-analysis by Hua, et al., in 2013,1 the prevalence of peg-shaped maxillary permanent lateral incisors (Figures 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2) varies by race, population type, and gender. Overall, the prevalence of peg-shaped maxillary permanent lateral incisors is 1.8%. It is highest in the Mongoloid (3.4%) race. The prevalence in an orthodontic population is 2.7%. Women are 1.35 times more likely than men to have peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors. Although the prevalence is the same for unilateral and bilateral peg-shaped lateral incisors, the left side is twice as common as the right side.1

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Lessons learned: a two-phase orthodontic treatment plan

Published on November 27, 2019 by Orthodontic Practice

Editor’s intro: Dr. Klifford Kapus discusses the pros and cons of two-phase treatment and the importance of taking the parent’s and child’s circumstances into account.  Dr. Klifford T. Kapus discusses a case presentation Perhaps the most dramatic change in my practice philosophy since I achieved my orthodontic certification in 1999 has been my stance on early interceptive […]

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Don’t forget, they’re people

Published on October 3, 2019 by Orthodontic Practice

Editor’s intro: To achieve ultimate patient satisfaction, offering a variety of esthetic choices can help to attain excellent results and compliance.  Dr. Jeremy D. Smith discusses a human approach to winning with patients People don’t walk into an orthodontist’s office without a reason. They typically seek out orthodontic treatment, so the patients I see tend to […]

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Increased orthodontic retention and tongue posture

Published on August 5, 2019 by Orthodontic Practice

Editor’s intro: Tongue posture is just one aspect of myofunctional therapy.  During all phases of treatment, myofunctional therapists work with orthodontists as a multidisciplinary team to achieve long-term orthodontic stability.   Sarah Hornsby, RDH, discusses the benefits of myofunctional therapy as a multidisciplinary part of the orthodontic practice Most patients assume that the results of their […]

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The age of airway goes mainstream

Published on August 5, 2019 by Orthodontic Practice

Editor’s intro: The distinction between inspiratory flow limitation and obstructive sleep apnea calls for different approaches to treatment for the conditions as well as for adult or pediatric patients. Read all about these two airway-related issues. Drs. Barry Raphael and Mark Cruz explain how “Airway” goes well beyond Obstructive Sleep Apnea Introduction Whether you have a deep […]

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Alveolar-focused orthodontics

Published on June 13, 2019 by Orthodontic Practice

Editor’s intro: Aveolar-focused orthodontics emphasizes the importance of root position for long-term case stability. Read Dr. Jeffrey Miller’s article to find out how CBCT facilitates this process.  Dr. Jeffrey Miller discusses the importance of considering the position of the roots within the alveolar housing After 34 years of orthodontic practice, I have seen and participated in […]

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Technology — the past, the present, and your future

Published on April 14, 2019 by Orthodontic Practice

Editor’s intro: Dr. Terry Sellke’s three principles of delegation, technology, and systems can help orthodontists to continually evolve in this complex and competitive market. Read his perspective, and have a great career! Dr. Terry Sellke discusses methods to help orthodontists go beyond surviving and get back to thriving Background I have been in practice for a long […]

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Esthetics in orthodontic treatment: helping patients understand what they really want

Published on November 20, 2018 by Orthodontic Practice

Editor’s Intro: Clear aligners vs. ceramic brackets: Which esthetic option should patients choose? Dr. Anoop Sondhi discusses patients choices between clear aligners and ceramic brackets In recognizing where we are with esthetic orthodontic treatment, I typically discuss three approaches with patients. First, esthetic appliances can refer to ceramic brackets, which are much less visible than […]

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Symetri™ Clear’s esthetic and clinical benefits

Published on November 19, 2018 by Orthodontic Practice

Editor’s Intro: The Symetri™ Clear ceramic bracket system features state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Mark N. Coreil discusses a new ceramic bracket system For just about as long as I’ve been a practicing orthodontist — 30 years — we’ve witnessed the orthodontic industry undergo a relatively significant evolution, especially when it comes to ceramic bracket systems. Historically, when ceramic […]

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Having the AcceleDent® conversation with patients

Published on November 19, 2018 by Orthodontic Practice

Editor’s Intro: Walk patients through the steps of Acceledent’s low pulsatile forces. Dr. Michael Woods discusses motivating patients about the benefits of low pulsatile forces My first experience with AcceleDent® was not as a clinician, but actually as a patient. While working as an associate for my mentor, Dr. Amy James (Haddonfield, New Jersey), I decided […]

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