Orthodontics Archives

Re-establishing a physiologic vertical dimension for overclosed patients

15 Nov 2020

The term neuromuscular occlusion has become associated with certain limited methodologies that are used to obtain a muscle-compatible occlusal relationship. In reality, there are several different approaches that can be used to determine a “neuromuscular” maxillo-mandibular relationship, even with a fully edentulous case.

Orthodontics makes GPs ‘better, more profitable dentists’

26 Mar 2017

“With the right orthodontic training, general dentists can become better clinicians and...

Expansion techniques: how we got from there to here and back

12 Mar 2017

Dr. Derek Mahony Registered Specialist in Orthodontics BDS(Syd) MScOrth(Lon) DOrth RCS(Edin)...

Re-establishing a physiologic vertical dimension for an overclosed patient

18 Feb 2017

The term neuromuscular occlusion has become associated with certain limited methodologies that are used to obtain a muscle-compatible occlusal relationship. In reality, there are several different approaches that can be used to determine a “neuromuscular” maxillo-mandibular relationship, even with a fully edentulous case.

GDP Orthodontics — the cosmetic paradigm shift

16 Aug 2016

The modern, preferred approach to enhance someone’s smile is to move their own teeth into a more favourable position, whiten the teeth and use cosmetic contouring, or bonding, to create a more appealing smile.

Short term orthodontics training with Quick Straight Teeth

9 Aug 2016

General dentists, their patients and profits would benefit from introducing simple orthodontics into their practice. Nearly half of all adults feel that their smile could do with some improvement, and many of these would consider orthodontics to achieve this.

Nu-Edge self-ligating brackets

6 Aug 2016

TP Orthodontics has added Nu-Edge® Self-Ligating metal bracket with passive mechanics to their product line up. Nu-Edge SL brackets offer several distinct features over competitor self-ligating brackets.

Jasper Vektor Class II Corrector Appliance

6 Jul 2016

The Jasper Vektor appliance offers the most innovative, comfortable and efficient solution for Class II correction. Other common fixed appliances on the market tend to produce linear forces that result in frequent failure, unwanted tipping and patient discomfort.

How does your practice rate in orthodontics?

29 Jun 2016

Short term orthodontics is a rapidly changing area of dentistry and as with all emerging fields, understanding the trends, obstacles and benefits is imperative to be able to provide maximum patient care.