Orthodontics

by Dr. Elizabeth DiBona
This multidisciplinary treatment plan from Dr. Elizabeth DiBona features elements of digital planning, oral surgery, orthodontics and classic restorative principles. DiBona discusses the case’s various considerations and showcases a collaborative outcome the patient loved.
May 2023
by Dr. Joe Whitehouse
Dr. Joe Whitehouse shares a case study of a patient whose tooth surface loss was treated using minimally invasive techniques. Instead of removing even more enamel, he started with orthodontics to move the teeth into better position to receive three-quarter wrapped restorations.
September 2022
by Dr. David Sherberg
Dr. David Sherberg shares a case in which he had to abandon Invisalign after the patient became noncompliant, so he finished up with upper and lower veneers and crowns.
August 2022
by Dr. Rooz Khosravi
Interest in in-office aligner (IOA) systems is growing in the dental community, yet a limited number of providers have implemented this system in their practices. In the second part of his series, Dr. Rooz Khosravi breaks down parts of an IOA system and provides readers with essential information on how they can build one in their own practices.
May 2022
Dentaltown's monthly dental poll reveals how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results on orthodontics and sleep dentistry.
May 2022
by Dr. Rooz Khosravi
In the first installment of a two-part series, Dr. Rooz Khosravi identifies the main components required to set up an in-office aligner system—intraoral scanners, digital software packages and 3D printers—and what dentists should look for in each.
April 2022
After Townies cast their ballots for their favorite dental services and products, we tallied the results. Now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2021 Townie Choice Awards!
December 2021
by Dr. Joe Whitehouse
Dr. Joe Whitehouse shares a case study in which he restored an elderly patient’s smile through a multicourse treatment that included CAMBRA, orthodontics, crowns and bridges.
October 2021
by Drs. Christopher Cetta and Justin Hughes
Drs. Christopher Cetta and Justin Hughes discuss the different clear aligner attachments and when to use buttons or hooks when attaching orthodontic elastics to anterior canines with clear aligners.
February 2021
by Dr. Donna Galante
Dr. Donna Galante shares eight tips for successful, efficient review of proposed treatment plans for clear aligner cases. (Don’t be distracted by the video right away!)
August 2019
A Townie shares a case in which a patient has finished ortho but ortho might not be finished with her. Check out how other dentists recommend going about this case that doesn’t want to end.
July 2019
by Dr. Payam Ataii
Dr. Payam Ataii discusses how manual osteoperforation acceleration techniques can help speed treatment of patients with clear aligners, and even make the seating of aligners easier.
July 2018
A Townie wonders whether his 5-year-old son’s sleep apnea can be solved with ortho treatment.
July 2018
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Do you offer clear aligners in your practice? Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown’s editorial director, wonders why this subset of dentistry is plagued by legal battles and other issues.
June 2018
by Dr. Noel Ananthan
Dr. Noel Ananthan discusses how combining short-term orthodontics with manual osteoperforation treatments (MOPs) has led to more rapid movement of teeth—and shorter treatment times for patients.
January 2018
The votes are in—the ballots are counted! See which products, services and equipment won the top spots for 2017.
December 2017
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