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The orthodontist, the oral surgeon, the prosthodontist and the periodontist work together. Severe cases can only be corrected using a combination of orthognathic surgery and orthodontics. Other cases require the restoration of missing teeth using de [...]20 quick facts about the treatment of Class II malocclusion
I am a subscriber to Dr Kevin O’Brien‘s blog. He is a professor at the University of Manchester, UK. He has been a clinical orthodontist and a researcher for about 30 years. He directed several research projects on the result of orthodont [...]
Why wear braces?
To correct irregular teeth. To close excess spaces between teeth. To correct teeth that are too procumbent. To correct a bad alignment between the upper and lower teeth. To correct my blocked out tooth into a normal alignment. To facilitate eruption [...]
Impacted mandibular canine
Impacted mandibular canine Question Hi Doctor Chamberland, We consulted an oral implantology and maxillofacial surgeon (Dr D.. L. A.) in P… Fr. He was recommended to us by the orthodontist (Dr Leco…) who we consulted for our daughter who [...]
Facial asymmetry and hemimandibular hyperplasia
Here is the Keynote of a conference on temporomandibular disorders. The theme is facial asymmetries caused by unilateral condylar hyperplasia. The discussion also focuses on facial asymmetries caused by condylar hypoplasia. This is the 1st part of an [...]Wearing-Using Invisalign®
WEARING AND USING YOUR INVISALIGN ALIGNERS Here are some tips to help ensure proper use and avoid damaging your aligners. Always Remember To Wear your aligners per your doctor’s instruction,s usually 20-22 hours per day. Wash your han [...]Impact of customized lingual appliances compared to labial appliances
Question about lingual appliances Could you tell exactly if lisping experienced at first disappears or not? If yes, how long does it take? Answer It’s an excellent question and I had already considered a blog page on this subject. You give me this op [...]Infant milk formula and enamel fluorosis
The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA) just released a report in the Journal of the American Dental Association on potential associations between reconstituted infant formula and enamel fluorosis. The CSA convened a [...]
Occlusal adjustment for treating and preventing temporomandibular joint disorders
From The Cochrane Library Occlusal adjustment for treating and preventing temporomandibular joint disorders Authors: Holy Koh, Peter Robinson Editorial Group: Cochrane Oral Health Group Published Online: 20 JAN 2003 Assessed as up-to-date: 12 NOV 200 [...]Grillz (decorative dental prosthesis made of gold)
Grillz Grillz: decorative dental prosthesis made of gold. This model is made to be adjusted on the lower teeth. The grillz is a decorative dental prosthesis in fashion since the return of bling-bling. The prosthesis is generally made of precious meta [...]