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 […]
Read MoreSymetri™ Clear’s esthetic and clinical benefits
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 […]
Read MoreHaving the AcceleDent® conversation with patients
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 […]
Read MoreDoes having had premolar extractions affect how orthodontists treat their patients? A pilot study
Drs. Zubad Newaz and Laurance Jerrold investigate whether providers’ own experiences correlate with their own treatment philosophies regarding extraction orthodontics Abstract The issue of extraction therapy has been a historically contentious issue in orthodontics, but no study exists in the literature that investigates whether a provider’s own experience correlates with their own treatment philosophies regarding […]
Read MoreIn search of the etiology of malocclusions — a common discovery technique is proposed
Dr. John Hayes discusses why finding the ideal treatment approach for any condition is identifying the cause Background — calls for action Consider the following three statements from eminent orthodontic educators as “calls for action” for more research into the etiology of malocclusions: “I hate open bites! I don’t understand their etiology, I don’t understand […]
Read MoreThe optimized digital tool set
Dr. Bruce Goldstein discusses how SureSmile® technology provides the practitioner with tools to treat patients with greater efficiency and accuracy 3D imaging has become a very popular diagnostic aid in the orthodontic profession. This technology has allowed us to accurately visualize teeth and their relationship to the surrounding bone. Visualization is only part of the […]
Read MoreOrthodontic Treatment Strategies for Sleep Apnea in Children
by Dr. Satish Pai Snoring during sleep is fairly common among people of all ages, but you shouldn’t just assume it’s normal. Adults who snore heavily or loudly may be suffering from sleep apnea, and the same may be true for a child who snores or has noticeable breathing sounds when they’re asleep. Snoring is […]
Read MoreSharing a fika*
Dr. Rohit Sachdeva discusses a 50-year orthodontic career with Dr. Larry White *A little flavor on the Swedish word/ritual fika. (Definition by John Duxbury) Often translated as “a coffee-and-cake break,” in reality, a fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude, and an important part of Swedish culture. It means making time for […]
Read MoreCorrecting the least emphasized feature of orthodontic therapy
Dr. Larry White relates the quality of oral hygiene and tooth-brushing regimens to orthodontic outcomes Abstract Dental plaque often gains unusual vigor throughout orthodontic therapy and has the ability to damage the teeth and gingiva irreversibly, which often cancels the esthetics of optimal alignment. Orthodontists have applied several strategies to minimize the destructive effects of […]
Read MoreStaging clear aligners
Dr. John Wise shares his strategies for creating clear aligners in-office Albert Einstein once said that the most powerful force in the universe was the time value of money. It was powerful because of the nature of exponential growth. Double anything over a long period of time, and you will have something pretty powerful. The […]
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