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TOP RETENTION MISTAKES DOCTORS MAKE BEFORE DELIVERING ESSIX OR VIVARA RETAINERS Introduction: Addressing Retention Concerns Dr. Amanda responds to a viewer’s question regarding discomfort with a Vivara retainer, highlighting the importance of post-orthodontic care. The issue raised—pressure on a specific tooth from the retainer—illustrates common retention challenges. Retention is described as the third, often neglected, […]
I. Introduction Dr. Amanda, the visionary behind StraightSmile Solutions, is dedicated to optimizing orthodontic practices. She delves into lessons learned from Smile Direct Club, emphasizing the importance of avoiding critical mistakes. Dr. Amanda advises against purchasing practices with lifetime guarantees and stresses the need for meticulous contract scrutiny. Her retention playlist and courses on straightsmilesolutions.com […]
The Importance of Taking Vivara and Essix Retention Fit Photos When it comes to your cases, making sure that you’ve got proof of your work is hugely important – and Vivara and Essix retention fit photos are critical as part of this. Luckily, we’ve outlined some of the key things you need to know about […]
Retention One of the biggest challenges for many orthodontists is ensuring good retention. Indeed, while it’s not necessarily difficult to work out how to implement the most effective treatment strategies for individuals looking for orthodontic support, ensuring good retention and preventing revisions/refinement isn’t always easy. This can significantly delay finishing cases, leaving the patient […]
Bonded Lingual Retention The prevention of relapse of crowding, rotations or spacing in the maxillary and mandibular anterior segments following orthodontic treatment. Main Types: 1. Lab Custom Cast or 3D Printed 2. In-Office Fabrication For this review, we’ll be discussing creating your bonded retainer in-office. This saves on time and lab fees. 3 Major wires […]
