Black triangles, who did it? In this blog we review black triangles. Why they occur and what influence orthodontics has in both their formation, as well as the solutions available. What is it? A black triangle is the cervical embrasure space to the...
EXTRACT WHY? EXTRACT WHY NOT? THE AIRWAY. PART 3 The effect of orthodontics on the airway has been a debated topic, further complicated by the effect of orthodontics on Sleep Disorder Breathing (SDB), resulting in one of the most controversial...
Extract why? Extract why not? Recession and bone loss. Part 2 Dr. Cecil C. Steiner asked in the context of bone loss and tooth movement “Do we really want to know what we are doing to our patients or are we afraid to find out?” 1959. The premise of...
Extract why? Extract why not? Facial changes and orthodontic extractions To extract or not to extract, a debate that is as old as our profession, the first recorded debate was 1911 with Case and Dewey and continues today. The pendulum does not rest...
Curve of Spee - How do you level the playing field The curve of Spee is a common diagnostic finding, however the cause, method of correction and indeed even if it should be corrected are debated topics. In this blog we explore the curve of Spee...
Rapid Maxillary Expansion RME, What Is It All About? Expansion of the upper arch is a common method of transverse correction, numerous expansion appliances have been described with varying protocols, force levels, techniques and duration of...
To laceback or not to laceback – that is the question Lacebacks are a hallmark of conventional clinical practice, however controversy surrounds their use, and whether they are an advantage or a disadvantage. This blog explores the use of lacebacks...
Interceptive treatment: Posterior crossbiteWhy bother? In this blog we explore interceptive treatment of posterior crossbites. The reason to treat early, which method of treatment is best, and we look at the stability of the correction How common is...
Lower incisor extraction in orthodontics: Dastardly or excellence? This blog explores lower incisor extractions in orthodontics, A lower incisor extraction is an efficient solution to space management for the appropriate case. Once considered a...
Root resorption in Orthodontics Part 1: Why and How In this blog we will describe one of the most common side effects of orthodontic treatment; root resorption, Part 1 covers the ‘why’ and ‘how’ root resorption occurs, and the relationship between...
