Posts Tagged ‘ canine impaction ’

Monitoring Canines After Phase 1 Treatment with Panoramic X-Rays – Are Bonded LBR Retainers Needed?

    Introduction Dr. Amanda explains how to monitor patients transitioning from Phase 1 to Phase 2 orthodontic treatment, with a focus on preventing canine impaction. This guidance also applies to patients placed on observation when Phase 1 is not yet indicated. The goal is to understand monitoring frequency, eruption checkpoints, and how panoramic X-rays […]

Using Panoramic OPG X-rays to Monitor Canines After Phase 1 to Phase 2

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 […]