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.
Can we conceive today's society without the existence of plastic? We live in the age of plastic. As I write this article, on the train, I look around me and see only objects made of plastic: the seats and the walls of the train, my mobile phone case (lie, those who know me know I don't have one), the [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
