Category Archives: Feature

3D Cephalometry: Is It Right for Your Orthodontic Practice?

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As the body of research supporting the use of 3D radiography in orthodontics grows and the price of 3D CBCT technology wanes, many orthodontists find themselves asking an important question: Is 3D cephalometry right for my practice? Drs Katherine Kula … Continue reading

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The Time for Short Is Now: Today’s Short Implants and Why You Should Give Them a Chance

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Short implants are currently experiencing a huge wave of commercial and clinical interest, with large implant companies like Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Dentsply Sirona, Biohorizon, and Zimmer Biomet all introducing their own offerings in recent years. Defined as implants with a … Continue reading

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Autologous Blood Concentrates: Making Sense of all the Hype

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Since its discovery, platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, has developed into a $40-billion-a-year industry and has expanded from oral and maxillofacial surgery and implantology to other medical fields such as dermatology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, plastic surgery, and veterinary medicine. As … Continue reading

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Botulinum Toxin for Facial Harmony: How this Unconventional Treatment Can Expand Your Practice

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Dentists are known for their pursuit of perfection. It’s one of the traits that define the profession; arguably, the only trait more significant is their desire to help and serve their patients. Altamiro Flávio, DDS, author of a new clinical … Continue reading

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Clear Aligner Technique: Bringing Orthodontic Treatment into the Digital Era

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When clear aligners were first released to the market in 1999, most clinicians understood them to be limited to the orthodontic treatment of Class I cases with minor crowding. While they presented as an esthetic treatment option for these minor … Continue reading

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