Posts Tagged ‘ Shift ’

Analog vs Digital Methods of Diagnosing and Treatment Planning for CRCO Shifts in Phase 1 Interceptive Orthodontics

Analog vs Digital Methods of Diagnosing and Treatment Planning for CRCO Shifts in Phase 1 Interceptive OrthodonticsIntroductionDr. Amanda of Straight Smile Solutions explores the ongoing divide between analog and digital methods for diagnosing CR–CO shifts in Phase 1 interceptive orthodontics. Having trained in an era before digital diagnostics, she highlights how traditional hands-on techniques and […]

Advanced Hybrid Invisalign with MA: Managing Posterior Open Bite (POB) and Cusp Deprogramming

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 […]

What is the CR-CO Shift Triad In Mixed Dentition Treatment Planning?

Dr. Amanda from Straight Smile Solutions discusses the CCO Shift Triad, a concept crucial for recognizing CR-CO shifts in mixed dentition patients. This knowledge is essential for general, pediatric, and aligner dentists to achieve optimal outcomes. Visit Straight Smile Solutions for more insights.I. The CCO Shift TriadA. CCO shifts are very common in mixed dentition […]

What is a Sunday Bite?

What is a Sunday Bite? Have you ever wondered what a Sunday bite is and how this relates to orthodontics? Finding the optimal treatment plan can often seem a little difficult. With this thought in mind, today, we’re looking at some of the key things you should know about Sunday bites and what they mean […]

Class bites and Cr-Co Shifts

Have you ever wondered if there is a way to tell from static images if there is a CRCO shift? Well, in some situations, you might presume that there may be a CRCO shift involved in patients that are Class 3. These presumptions come from red flags that are able to clue you into the […]