Orthodontics

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by Dr. Vanessa Peterson
Taking extra time up front with patients to really discuss and explain the logistics behind clear aligner treatment can boost their trust and compliance. Dr. Vanessa Peterson shares the top conversations she has with patients about attachments, hours worn, proper aligner seating, trays that don’t “feel tight” and more.
September 2022
by Dr. Ilies Tibaoui
Dr. Ilies Tibaoui dives into microaesthetics—the transformations that can be achieved just by changing the shape and color of teeth, a segment many orthodontists overlook. He explains aesthetic principles behind this level of treatment and shares systematic approaches doctors can use in their own practices.
September 2022
An old case gets a fresh update as Townies continue to add tips to help future docs learn from a tricky situation.
September 2022
A Townie posts a potential case and other docs help chart a possible path to treatment.
September 2022
Innovative solutions for better outcomes
September 2022
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the orthodontic market.
September 2022
by Dr. Robert (“Tito”) Norris
Systems = Efficiency. Education = Empowerment.
September 2022
Be sure to consider the products and services profiled in this special section when you vote in Orthotown's 2022 Townie Choice Awards!
July/August 2022
by Dr. David R. Boschken
Dr. David R. Boschken treats a complex Class III case with segmented clear aligners, elastics, high-frequency vibration and virtual visits.
July/August 2022
by Sam Mittelsteadt, editor & creative director
This Townie won a 2021 American Dental Association Design Innovation Award for the orthodontic practice she opened on a historical corner in Highland Park, Illinois. In this month’s cover story, we tour the practice, discover what she learned by studying beauty pageant queens during her orthodontic residency, and how she applies what she learned in business classes to practice ownership.
July/August 2022
A case sparks an interesting conversation centered around this question: Are older patients more or less compliant with aligner therapy than younger patients?
July/August 2022
A Townie shares a story of an 11-year-old patient who is years away from fully erupted adult dentition, but her parents still push for treatment.
July/August 2022
Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the orthodontic industry.
July/August 2022
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster, Orthotown’s editorial director, discusses the importance and effects of having an orthodontic practice where doctors and team members feel free to be their authentic selves.
July/August 2022
The clear aligner market has exploded over the past several years, which means orthodontists now have a wider selection of products to treat patients. We asked the field’s major players to share specifics about their wares to help doctors identify which offerings might best fit their practices—information about pricing structures, scanner compatibility and more.
June 2022
by Dr. Jeff Alba
Dr. Jeff Alba discusses how to integrate CBCT data into clear aligner treatment, and shares a case study in which the information helped enhance clinical efficiencies.
June 2022
by Dr. Eric Wu
Dr. Eric Wu discusses combination treatment, and shares two cases in which he used a 3D printer to create the clear aligners—and, in one case, a model that helped him perform some quick restorative work for a patient’s chipped tooth.
June 2022
by Dr. Bilal Koleilat
Dr. Bilal Koleilat shares a patient case that illustrates how he treated a Class III dentoskeletal malocclusion with self-ligating braces, Class III elastics and buccal shelf TADs.
June 2022
Is compliance going to be a problem with this patient, who’s already been treated by another orthodontist twice?
June 2022
Complex cases made easier
June 2022
by Dr. Robert Kazmierski
Dr. Robert Kazmierski explains why it’s essential to figure out when patients truly do benefit from Phase I treatment—based on scientific results, not marketing.
May 2022
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster, Orthotown’s editorial director, discusses how lower lip trapping can mask underlying hard-tissue deficiencies, and how to approach such cases.
May 2022
by Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar
As the number of companies offering clear aligner options burgeons, so does confusion about which options might be best for an orthodontist’s practice. Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar discusses his experiences with several major companies since 2013 and shares five keys for choosing the right clear aligner system for your practice.
April 2022
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