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Tooth movement: Health science or unhealthy cosmetics?Published by: Australasian Dental Practice Moving teeth with braces has long been considered a permanent ‘cure’ to crowded teeth. However, we now know that this traditional approach is neither permanent, nor a cure. Author: Dr Rohan Wijey malocclusion, dr rohan wijey, stability, health science, premolar extractions, unhealthy cosmetics, tooth movement |
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Muscling in on the truthPublished by: Australasian Dental Practice The debate on the causes of malocclusion has been raging since the genesis of the orthodontic science, but has the answer already been found? Author: Dr Rohan Wijey soft tissue dysfunction, dr rohan wijey, genetic factors, environmental factors, truth |
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Relapse - the elephant in the roomPublished by: Australasian Dental Practice That the hot question in orthodontics today is whether bonded or removable retainers are more effective, does not bode well for the future of our science. The focus of studies must shift towards what is causing the relapse and its subsequent prevention. Author: Dr Rohan Wijey dr rohan wijey, australasian dental practice, relapse, orthodontic industry |
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The common myths of early orthodontic treatmentPublished by: Australasian Dental Practice In every dental practice, the most common question asked by parents is, “When do I start treatment for my child?” Whether you are primarily treating adults or children, parents will always ask about when to bring in their offspring for your inspection. Early treatment is the consistent approach. Author: Dr Chris Farrell dr chris farrell, australasian dentist, myths, early orthodontics |
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Orthodontics - science or fashion?Published by: Ortho Tribune The orthodontic specialty is now 100 years old, and the times since Angle have witnessed the rise and fall in popularity of numerous techniques. One of the more memorable of these was the 1950's challenge to the Angle purists by the Tweed extractionists. Author: Dr Chris Farrell orthodontics, dr chris farrell, ortho tribune, science or fashion |
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Simplifying Orthodontic Treatment with the Trainer Appliance System
Author: Dr John Flutter alignment, trainer 4 alignment, trainer system, t4a, dr john flutter, simplify orthodontic treatment |
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Habit Correction in the Growing Child
Author: Dr Chris Farrell dr chris farrell, growing child, trainer system, habit correction |
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Insights Into Orthodontic TreatmentPublished by: Dental Asia (July/August 2006) Almost a century was necessary to find some new alternatives for orthodontic treatment. Since the introduction of brackets, the most significant change in orthodontic industry has been moving from weld brackets to resin bonded brackets and some improvements in wires features. However, the philosophy of treatment did not change as the only purpose of treatment was to move teeth and to expect that the whole oral system might adapt to the performed changes. Author: Dr. German O. Ramirez-Yañez orthodontic treatment, dr german ramirez-yañez, trainer system™, dental asia |
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Cosmetic Alignment of Anterior Teeth with the T4A™Published by: Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC) Affordable, invisible, cosmetic dentistry can now be offered to adult patients who do not want expensive, complex orthodontic treatment with fixed braces. The TRAINER for Alignment™ is a removable, single-sized, prefabricated, intra-oral appliance, worn by the patient for 1-2 hours daily plus overnight. anterior, trainer 4 alignment, t4a, anterior alignment, cosmetic alignment |
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Notice to Doctors for: The T4K®Published by: Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC) The Soft Pre-Orthodontic Trainer™ (T4K SOFT TRAINER) is made from medical grade material, which has been used throughout the MRC Trainer System™ for its well recognised biocompatibility and excellent patient compliance. This is the hardest grade of silicone rubber available, but will eventually split if heavily chewed upon. |
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