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As a general dentist venturing into the orthodontics world, understanding the different types of cases you might be presented with is hugely important. This can significantly impact your choice of clear aligners and can determine whether you’ll be tackling easy orthodontics or more difficult cases. As such, today’s brief guide has outlined some of the […]
Getting Good Outcomes With More Effective Treatment Planning: The Dentist Drives the Bus!When it comes to treatment planning, as an orthodontics professional, ensuring you are “at the helm” when it comes to your patient’s care is essential. Indeed, dentists need to drive the aligner treatment planning bus, as it were, to achieve good results. However, […]
When completing Invisalign and clear aligner cases, it’s crucial to know when you need additional attachments on the incisors – and if the teeth are incredibly slippery and hard to grab, this may well be needed for your needs. In line with this, we’ve outlined some key things you need to know to help.When You […]
Using BIG ALIGNER BRAND Resources to help Identify Cases for Alternative or White Label AlignersI. IntroductionDr. Amanda from StraightSmile Solutions. In today’s intro, I want to delve into the world of using existing big aligner brands—although I won’t name them—specifically their free treatment planning resources. If you’re curious about alternative aligner companies or white-label aligner […]
When Should I Be Retreating for Free? In some situations, finishing orthodontics cases may not always be as straightforward as it ought to be. This can leave you potentially having to offer free retreatments and revisions as part of your orthodontics service – which can no doubt have a vast impact on your bottom line. […]
Managing Traumatized Teeth in Orthodontics CasesTooth trauma can be incredibly common – however, this can potentially complicate your approach to orthodontics treatment planning. In line with this thought, we’ve outlined some of the key things you should know about tackling these cases.How Long After Trauma to Commence or Resume the Orthodontics Treatment Plan?If your patient […]
Case selection is a crucial when it comes to orthodontics, and in sequential distalization patients, this can have a very significant impact on your success rates with an Invisalign treatment plan (or any brand of clear aligner). In line with this thought, today, we’re looking at some key things you should know about treatment planning […]
Gummy Smiles- Skeletal, Mouth Breathing, VMEI. IntroductionUnlocking the secrets behind gummy smiles is like delving into an art form—one that requires a keen eye and a comprehensive understanding. Dr. Amanda from StraightSmile Solutions takes us on an insightful journey through the intricacies of gummy smiles. From identifying different types to determining treatability, she sheds light […]
2024 Mark Costes DSI DSN Freebies StraightSmile SolutionsI. IntroductionDr. Amanda from StraightSmile Solutions. As we enter 2024, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates. I create annual content, and this year, I’m especially grateful for my affiliation with the Mark Costus DSN (Digital Smile Network) group, where I serve as faculty. Working alongside some incredible […]
Once you have completed a Phase 1 orthodontics treatment plan, you’ll naturally need to monitor the patient before Phase 2 ortho starts. However, knowing where to turn for this can be difficult, which is why our experts have outlined how panoramic x-rays can be used to monitor canines after Phase 1 treatment, before ortho starts […]