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How Do Two-Front Invisalign Aligners Work? Have you ever heard about the new Invisalign trend, two-front Invisalign? While it’s not a direct Invisalign portfolio addition, the two-front aligner is definitely making waves in the orthodontic field. As such, knowing what two-front Invisalign is, how it works, and the key features could be a major benefit […]
Treatment Planning Mechanics for Bi Max Protrusive Cases in Braces and InvisalignCareful treatment planning is essential to achieve optimal results in orthodontic treatment for patients with a bimaxillary protrusion. Bimaxillary protrusion refers to the condition where both the upper and lower jaws are positioned forward, causing a prominent appearance of the lips and an increased […]
Is Palatal Expansion Possible with Braces and Wires On? Have you ever wondered whether you could do a palatal expansion on a braces or wires patient? In many cases, once you’ve already installed braces as part of a treatment plan, it becomes a little difficult to work out whether or not you can still do […]
What You Need to Know About Kobayashi Hooks and Ligature Steel Ties Have you ever wondered about the main differences between Kobayashi Hooks and Ligature Steel Ties? These two techniques can offer various pros and cons, and keeping this in mind as part of your orthodontics treatment planning can help. Fortunately, we’ve summarized some of […]
Ideally, Invisalign patients do not have existing implants before they receive aligners. However, there are cases in which patients want Invisalign after they have an implant. These Invisalign cases might not always be possible, and patients with implants should straighten their teeth first before receiving an implant in most cases. But you might still be […]
Introducing Invisalign Smile Architect When it comes to Invisalign, knowing about all of the amazing features on offer can be hugely valuable – but this is something that many people miss out on. With this thought in mind, today, we’re taking a quick look at one of the exciting new features of the Invisalign Clincheck […]
When you first begin with bracket placement, indirect bonding is a cost-effective solution available from a variety of vendors. If you do them freehand, you will get them horribly wrong and will have to learn the hard way. The same thing happens in orthodontics during residency, where they make a lot of mistakes with bracket […]
Have you ever thought about trying an accelerated Invisalign program? Many people look to use a faster course to help reduce Invisalign costs or fees, often by downgrading to a cheaper package. However, it can also be done in cases where the patient wants their Invisalign course to be finished by a certain time. In […]
If you have been looking to start a Phase 1 treatment plan for your patients, we here at Straight Smile Solutions can help. With this thought in mind, we’re looking at how you can potentially integrate the different types of Phase 1 retainers and how these might work for your unique needs.Why You Might Need […]
What Is the “Double It” Philosophy in Clear Aligners?In this article, we want to explore the “double it philosophy” in an Invisalign case and the triple it philosophy in a ClearCorrect case. Why is this so?The default movement per Invisalign aligner is 0.25 millimeters. For ClearCorrect the figure is 0.3 to 0.35 depending on what […]
