Orthodontics

Edgewise  Plan  Orthodontic mechanics obey physical laws in the same way as any mechanics, whatever the technique applied, the tooth will move according to the force it receives and the tissue reaction it generates. The Edgewise technique is undoubtedly the one that offers the maximum control of dental movements in all three dimensions of space. […]

RICKETTS’ BIOPROGRESSIVE TECHNIQUE “THE LIGHT SQUARE PROGRESSIVE TECHNIC” Bioprogressive technology refers to a comprehensive concept developed by Ricketts in the late 1950s. At the heart of this concept is the diagnosis, to which Gugino attributes 75% of the success of the treatment, with 25% coming from the development and implementation of the mechanical systems. This true orthodontic philosophy meets

Elastics in orthodontics Definitions Elasticity  : this is the property of a material to return to its initial shape after the action of a distorting force. Elastic material:  It generally has 3 properties:  A distortion capacity that does not go beyond the elastic limit  A property of physical homogeneity  An isotropic property, therefore

Place of diagnosis in the ODF treatment plan Accurate and complete diagnosis is fundamental to the procedures implemented for treatment and ultimate correction. The diagnosis of the orthodontic problem includes several areas to be evaluated, from the clinical examination, functional, casts, analysis of the craniofacial structures seen through the numerous radiographic incidences and their measurements.

Functional therapy Functional therapy has its origins in the ideas of Roux, who put forward the hypothesis of a close relationship between the form and function of organs and the skeleton. According to Roux, skeletal development disorders originate from postural defects and dysfunctions of support systems. The primary objective of functional therapy is to eliminate functional disorders that interfere

ODF treatment objectives and decision criteria Visualizing treatment goals is a necessary guide for therapeutic decision-making in dentofacial orthopedics. This guide allows the practitioner to choose between several options and individualize the treatment plan for their patient. The most satisfactory goal of orthodontic treatment is optimal static and dynamic occlusion. 90% of natural dentitions may

Orthopedic therapy Orthopedic treatments are part of the therapeutic arsenal available to treat skeletal abnormalities. Their purpose is to modify the shape or relative relationships of maxillofacial structures. Thanks to orthopedic therapy, it is possible to direct facial growth and take advantage of this change through mechanical devices activated to stimulate or, on the contrary,

EDGEWISE WISE = the thread It is a multi-ring technique invented in 1928 by Dr. Angle; orthodontist who has dedicated his life to researching mechanics that allow him to treat his patients by restoring an occlusion as close as possible to the ideal occlusion. In 1900, Angle had introduced the “E” arch, which is a 0.36

Treatment of dental agenesis The treatment of dental agenesis, which affects approximately 5% of the population, requires the practitioner to make a difficult choice between a closure solution, mainly orthodontic, and a solution of replacing the missing tooth with a prosthesis requiring multidisciplinary treatment. Any solution is only a compromise and the selection criteria evolve

THE STRAIGHT WIRE APPLIANCE TECHNIQUE After the invention of Edgewise by ANGLE, the most recent evolution was that proposed by ANDREWS. The “Straight-Wire Appliance” disrupts the traditional relationship between the archwire and the bracket, in this technique the information necessary for orthodontic movement is directly incorporated into the bracket, from average angulation, inclination and thickness