orthodontics In summary

“it's a platform for mass customization ” “I think Lightforce system has more friction than it should right now.” “We operationalize great outcomes.” “People that need to have a Cochrane review to prove to themselves the sky is blue, those are not the people that should be using Lightforce right now” Alfred and I discuss his digital bonding system, Lightforce, we explore the product as well as the...

Join me for a look at CBCT and its use in the diagnosis of the transverse problem, and if it offers the solution to the debated topic. The podcast is based on a lecture by Chun Hsi Chung at this year’s AAO and appraises established methods of assessment, the Curve of Wilson and the WALA ridge line through the lens of a CBCT, as well as how to use a CBCT to assess the maxilla and mandible, which al...

Join me for a summary looking into the increasingly popular topic of paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea, a review of orthodontic treatments available, and how effective they are in this growing field of both medicine and dentistry. This episode is a summary of Alberto Capriglio’s lecture from the AAO and Carlos Flores Mir’s lecture at the IOF earlier this year.     OSA - Defined upper airway dysf...

Join me for a summary looking at The Posterior Bolton Discrepancy, a new take on the classic Bolton discrepancy. Wayne Bolton’s analysis has been critically appraised and the outcome from Patrick Foley and his team has been the formation of the posterior Bolton analysis, a new perspective on an established tool in orthodontics which seeks to give better insight into the location of tooth size disc...

 Join me for a look into a recent digital innovation within orthodontics, Lightforce. I explore how the 3D printed labial bracket system works, the features and what the proposed advantages. Recent research exploring the advantages of Lightforce is discussed as well as my comparison to other digital innovations within orthodontic appliances.   What is Lightforce   ·      Manufacturing: 3D printed...

Join me for a podcast summary looking at the effects of aligners when expansion occurs. In this podcast we will explore if bone loss occurs with expansion and why bone loss doesn’t necessarily cause recession. The podcast is based on the lecture and research by Greg Huang presented at this year’s AAO, and includes some more recent research on the topic     PICO Population adults, 22 maxillary arch...

“Airways are like TMD controversy on steroids ” “it amazes me we still think we can grow mandibles” “We have an appliance (expansion) and are trying to fit it into a diagnosis” “it is unethical to call yourself an airway orthodontist”     Sanjivan describes why there is controversy in airways and orthodontics, where the research stands on treatment with expansion and mandibular advancement, can mo...

Join me for a summary exploring an innovation of the use of bone-anchored plates in class 2 correction. This was a clinically novel idea presented by Hugo De Clerck, who has been an innovator in the use of bone-anchored plates and has published seminal papers on the topic for class 3 treatment. Hugo explores the use of bone-anchored plates in the mandible, combined with a Herbst appliance. He pres...

Join me for a summary looking into difficult movements with aligners, why they are difficult, and a protocol derived from research on how to manage tooth movements with aligners. This lecture was given by Bill Layman at this year’s AAO, where he describes maxillary incisor extrusion, posterior intrusion, and controlled expansion. Introduction ·       Rate of refinement: 2.5 per patient Kravitz 202...

Join me for a summary looking at fixed versus removable functional appliances. This podcast sheds light on recent research comparing the main two types of functional appliances, which appliance offers the most advantages, and what patients think about the two appliance types. This was a lecture given by Ama Johal at last year’s British Orthodontic Conference, where the most recent evidence carried...

Join me for a summary podcast exploring the topic of white spot lesions, and up-to-date research looking at how to manage lesions when they occur, when the right time is to treat the patient, and what minimally evasive options can be used in clinic.  This was an excellent lecture from Gayle Glenn earlier this year at the AAO winter meeting.   Four treatment options are discussed, Fluoride, CPPACP...

Join me for a summary exploring bullying and its relationship with malocclusion, with a contemporary review of evidence showing the psychological effects various malocclusions can cause young people. This podcast is a summary of Andrew DiBiase’s lecture last year at the British Orthodontic Conference. Andrew’s research explores what factors moderate bullying, and what factors can be protective aga...

Orthodontics and TMD, what is the role of orthodontics? “if you give a splint, it will not cure the TMD ” “It depends on the adaptability of the patient” “The role of the patient in the treatment is very, very important” Roxana describes her journey into TMD and orthodontics , what led her to attend courses worldwide and also set up her own course on TMD. Roxana describes what has created the cont...

Does whitening have a role in orthodontics? A popular cosmetic procedure which 1 in 4 adults partake in, and was proposed recently at a conference as part of finishing in orthodontics. So this podcast reviews whitening as a topic and the latest evidence in combining whitening with aligners. Reminder the podcast is an opinion piece and is the independent work of myself and the orthodontics in summa...

  Join me for a summary of direct to print aligners. This lecture explores the application of a relatively new resin material which can be used for aligner fabrication, without the need of a 3D printed model. The lecture was given by Simon Graf who expertly compared the differences between conventional and direct to print aligners, as well as the clinical application of specific features of direct...

Join me for a summary looking at gingival recession in orthodontics, and whether it is detrimental or beneficial. This lecture was given by James Andrews, he explored the effect of orthodontics on the periodontium, an area under increasing interest within aesthetics to achieve the ideal ‘pink aesthetics’ with the increasing adult population receiving orthodontic treatment. His lecture was based on...

Join me for a summary looking at miniscrews, looking at where the answer to successful TAD placement lies, in research or clinical practice. The reasons for higher failure rates than others with TADs was explored through 3 key factors; insertion torque, site selection and root proximity. Evaluation of both scientific and clinical processes were described by Sebastian Baumgartel at the British Orth...

Join me for a summary of Tommaso’s lecture on aligner treatment, exploring questions on the use of aligners. Tommaso described how compliant patients are with the use of aligners, who is more likely to wear aligners well and methods to increase compliance. He critically reviewed the use of attachments, and revealed aligner deformation and staging as key areas of treatment. This podcast is a summar...

Join me for a podcast summary looking at the grey topic of lower third molar management. The podcast explores the different guidelines of removal, factors for consideration for removal as well as the effect orthodontics can have on third molar pathology. The lecture was given by Flavia Artese at this year’s British Orthodontic Conference in my city London.       Flavia Artese began with asking the...

Join me for a podcast exploring the limits of orthodontic tooth movement. This podcast is a summary of two intriguing lectures, by Dr Yanqi Yang and Carlos Flores Mir from this year’s International Orthodontic Symposium by the IOF. This podcast explore the anatomical and periodontal boundaries of orthodontic tooth movement   Anatomical boundary ·      Distalisation: Alveolar boundary lower molar d...

Orthodontics In Interview: RICHARD COUSLEY Digital orthodontics, miniscrews and aligners “Aligner set ups need to be orthodontically checked to make sure it is realistic, and an accurate representation of what you are trying to achieve” Richard describes his journey into digital orthodontics, what led him to create his own successful miniscrew system, and why he has continued to innovate in orthod...

Join me for a summary of two lectures from this year’s international orthodontic symposium (IOF), looking at mouth breathing and paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea, by Hong He and Carlos Flores Mir. The lectures explore this controversial area in both medicine and orthodontics and review the current understanding of the topic, the relationship with facial features and current recommendations for...

Orthodontics In Interview GUEST HOST Björn Ludwig with Ralf Radlanski   Guest podcast hosted by Dr Björn Ludwig, he interviews the anatomist and orthodontist Ralf Radlanski, he explores the career of the founder of the International Orthodontics Symposium (IOS) and president of the EurAsian Association of Orthodontists.   The two questions close to Bjorn’s heart are explored: do you drink wine, an...

Orthodontics and the airway “Lots of patients are struggling with the symptoms (of obstructive sleep apnoea) when a little kid doesn't sleep it's not just the child's problem, their parents and other family member who also become sleep deprived” Audrey describes her motivation in the young field of dental sleep medicine, the role of orthodontics in the management of paediatric obstruct...

Join me for a summary looking at impacted teeth and key components of timing which affect not only the success of alignment, but also root formation. This podcast also explores the occurrence of asymmetries of both dental and facial due to impacted teeth, and what can be done about it. This podcast is a summary of the AAO lecture by Stella Chaushu and Adrian Becker. Timing Role of timing to the im...