Clear aligners are now a routine option in many orthodontic practices. The appliances are only part of a successful case, though: outcomes depend heavily on
Digital workflows have changed how orthodontic practices and laboratories work together. Intraoral scanning, digital models and 3D printing let a case move from chair to
Early orthodontic assessment in the mixed dentition gives orthodontists the chance to spot developing problems before they become harder to treat. Early assessment does not
Attachments are one of the most important tools in clear aligner treatment. These small composite features, bonded to selected teeth, give the aligner something to
Interproximal reduction (IPR) is the removal of a small amount of enamel from the contact areas between teeth to create space for orthodontic tooth movement.
Patients sometimes ask whether their bite is behind their headaches, jaw pain or neck pain. Malocclusion, temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and parafunction such as bruxism can
