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What are the differences between the EX30 and the Invisalign SmartTrack?

Talking about what aligners are made of is probably a somewhat "cumbersome" and unattractive subject. We all like to see cases, especially if they are complex, and enjoy the magnificent mechanics that some professionals apply to solve them. But materials and orthodontics are condemned to understand each other. As far as ...

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How should we level the curve of Spee with aligners? 

The curve of Spee is the natural curvature of the occlusal plane that follows the anatomical shape of the mandibular arch. An excessively increased curve of Spee can lead to various problems such as excessive wear of the anterior teeth, periodontal problems or joint disorders. This last aspect is frequently found in cases where the curve of Spee is too large.

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orthopulse device

Photobiomodulation in orthodontics: can we accelerate tooth movement?

One of the main questions that patients ask us when they come to see us is: doctor, how long is my orthodontic treatment going to take? Some companies, aware of this, use this claim to attract or attract those who are looking for quick treatments regardless of the complexity of their case or to offer those of us who are looking for ...

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Printing of resin models

What parameters have an impact on the 3D printing of resin moulds?

Digital orthodontics has led to the introduction of 3D printers in the dental sector. These printers can be used for different purposes: printing models with which to manufacture aligners on them, printing retainers or even, as we have recently seen at a congress, printing the aligners directly. In order to guarantee the fit of the aligners ...

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Surgical cases

Are there any benefits of using aligners in surgical cases?

Orthodontic treatments, whether aligners or braces, have their limits and may not be suitable for all cases. For this reason, some of our patients will need to undergo orthognathic surgery combined with orthodontics in order to solve their problem adequately. In those malocclusions where the patient presents a skeletal problem ...

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Extractions

No extractions needed with clear aligners...Fact or myth?

One of the great debates in orthodontics that has existed practically since its emergence is whether or not extractions are necessary. If we look back, it is interesting to see how this issue has fluctuated over time, creating orthodontic trends or "currents" that defend the need for extractions or, on the contrary, the necessity of extractions, or, on the contrary, the ...

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Negative torque on upper incisors

What is the best way to achieve 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 ...

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Open bites

Aligners vs. miniplates - 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 problems with their bite, such as ...

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