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Advanced Hybrid Invisalign with MA: Managing Posterior Open Bite (POB) and Cusp DeprogrammingIntroductionDr. Amanda discusses a common but often misunderstood challenge following Invisalign with Mandibular Advancement (MA): posterior open bites (POBs) that fail to settle. These cases are frequently misattributed to incomplete MA settling, when in reality the root cause is often under-expansion of the […]
Introduction Dr. Amanda reviews why posterior open bites (POBs) are expected and normal after mandibular advancement (MA) with Invisalign. A strong POB is often a positive sign of patient compliance and a successful MA phase. Because POBs vary widely, choosing the right finishing method requires careful, case-specific thinking. Why POBs Occur After MA POBs […]
Anterior Openbites in Non-Growing PatientsDr. Amanda from StraightSmile Solutions provides valuable insights into treating anterior open bite cases in non-growing adults. She emphasizes the importance of identifying the underlying cause of the open bite before attempting treatment. ❖ Dr. Amanda outlines four main factors that can contribute to an anterior open bite and stresses the […]
When to Address Midlines and Posterior Openbite in Invisalign Have you ever wondered about when to address midlines and posterior openbite cases in Invisalign (and other forms of clear aligner)? This isn’t always easy to work out since there’s a lot you’ll need to keep in mind as part of this decision. However, our experts […]
Serving young patients for orthodontics can be tricky, as kids develop differently despite their ages, and every patient’s needs differ. Phase 1 treatment is important for children who need it to avoid possible conflicts in the future, but starting too early can be harmful to children and possibly their teeth too. What is the […]
Anterior openbites are frustrating in every patient. Too often, I see doctors just jumping-in and trusting the treatment planners into a plan that isn’t predictable or retainable long-term. I always say, doctors should never take an openbite case until they’ve been a detective first. They need to find all the etiologies and treat those FIRST […]
If you are a frequent reader of my blog (www.straightsmilesolutions.com/blog) or a subscriber of my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/Straightsmilesolutionsortho), you’ve become accustomed to my tricks and tips on attachment and auxiliary design and placement. And you probably know that I think “optimized” attachments are mostly an over-hyped, proprietary feature of Align Technology. Below, I have compiled […]
10 Pearls and Hacks for Better Invisalign and ClearCorrect Outcomes As an orthodontist, a dental space pundit and the “mama” of the DTC aligner movement, I am often asked for tricks and tips for better aligner outcomes. I have to admit, I am blessed with a bit of a photographic memory. This came in handy […]
Having a child with an overjet (colloquially overbite) malocclusion can a be stressful and confusing experience. It doesn’t help that many doctors disagree about the best treatment practices to correct this bite discrepancy. 1. Early Skeletal Correction- Phase 1 Functional Appliance Correction before skeletal maturity (usually ages 6-9) 2. Late Dentoalveolar Correction- Use rubber bands […]
Team StraightSmile Solutions https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/believes strongly that all patients should have routine dental photography completed at each new patient and recall examination. This process not only increase treatment acceptance but also mitigates risk management. We have partnered with https://www.dentalphotographymadeeasy.com/to bring you this blog piece. Below are 23 dental conditions that can routinely be monitored with dental photography […]
