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Is ClinCheck's analysis of Bolton real?

We all remember our postgraduate years when we had to measure the size of each tooth on plaster models with a caliper in order to calculate the Bolton discrepancy. A tedious job like no other, in which we spent hours and hours. Fortunately, technology has made this job much easier. [...]

What is the best way to torque with aligners?

When we try to correct the torque or inclination of the incisors, it is common to see how what was planned in the programme does not coincide with the clinical reality. How many of us have seen how the aligners were misaligned when trying to correct the negative torque of the anterior teeth? With power ridges, with vestibular attachments, with palatal attachments... Different [...]

Aligners vs. mini-plates - which one do we choose to treat open bites?

Open bites are traditionally one of the most feared malocclusions by orthodontists. The difficulty in controlling the vertical plane, coupled with the risk of relapse that these patients present, makes the treatment of this malocclusion a real challenge. Many patients with an open bite have a number of features or [...]