Contemporary Aesthetic Crown Lengthening: An Interesting...
Introduction Displaying an optimal amount of gingiva while smiling is one of the critical elements in the ideal conceptual smile.1 In orthodontics and aesthetic dentistry, it is not rare to encounter a...
View ArticleTo Expand or Not to Expand? That is the Question
A 9-year-old female patient visited the orthodontic office for an initial consultation. She presented with a Class II malocclusion, crowding, and high/blocked out canines on ... more The post To Expand...
View ArticleTime for a Change? Exploring Orthodontics as a Dental Hygienist
Now, more than ever, we keep hearing and reading about how dental hygienists are leaving the profession. New and ever-changing guidelines, critical Quality Assurance programs, ... more The post Time...
View ArticleTo Close or Not to Close? That is the Question: An Orthodontic Perspective on...
A patient presents to your office with missing maxillary lateral incisors. What do you do? The answer to this is nuanced and dependent on multiple The post To Close or Not to Close? That is the...
View ArticleOrthognathic Surgery: Embracing Digital Technology
Orthognathic surgery (OGS), often referred to as “corrective jaw surgery,” involves complex three-dimensional analysis and movements of the maxilla, mandible, and chin. It includes a The post...
View ArticleDiagnosis and Management of the Transverse Dimension in Non-Growing Patients:...
Transverse facial growth is the first dimension to complete in the growing adolescent and is often overlooked by clinicians in the absence of a posterior The post Diagnosis and Management of the...
View ArticleTreatment of Severe Crowding and Unilateral Scissors Bite with Leong...
Abstract Extraction of first premolars is usually the chosen treatment for Class I severe crowding/protrusion. However, the treatment will be complicated if premolars are with The post Treatment of...
View ArticleThe 411 on 911s in Orthodontic Treatments
Abstract Orthodontic treatments can seem overwhelming, burdensome, and uncomfortable for patients, parents, and – when it comes to emergency visits – for orthodontists as well. As The post The 411 on...
View ArticleThe New Era of Personalized Orthodontics: 3D Printed Braces
Despite the recent growth of clear aligner therapy, fixed appliances–i.e., braces–are still the most used orthodontic appliance worldwide. The large majority of braces systems currently The post The...
View ArticleIgniting Passion: The Heart of Orthodontics in Dentistry
Passion is defined as an intense desire or enthusiasm for something. On a recent trip to Naples, Italy, I visited the sartoria of master tailor The post Igniting Passion: The Heart of Orthodontics in...
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