Tooth Size and proportion is important to consider in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning since many malocclusions can occur as a result of abnormalities in tooth size. The Bolton Analysis is a component in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning because it helps in determining disproportions in the size between maxillary and mandibular teeth. What is […]
Category Archives: Clear Aligner/Orthodontics Basics
Clear aligner treatment refers to a series of clear dental appliances that are formed to the shape of a patient’s teeth. Clear aligners gradually improve appearance and function by applying gentle, consistent pressure to a patient’s teeth, which stimulates osteoclastic & osteoblastic activity. Clear aligners are popular because they can do a lot of the things traditional orthodontics […]
Osteoclastic activity refers to the body’s process of breaking down bone in order to build it up again. When consistent force is applied to a tooth, osteoclastic activity breaks down the bone in the jaw, allowing the tooth to move. At the same time, osteoblastic activity builds up new bone to fill in the space left behind the […]
For information regarding types of malocclusions, refer to the following: Bite classification is based on the relation of the first permanent molars in centric occlusion. It is conditioned by the skeletal position of the maxilla and the mandible as related to each other and with the cranial base. Assessing the dental as well as the skeletal […]
For information regarding types of malocclusions, refer to the following: Malocclusion is a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close. Crowding Crowding is caused by a discrepancy between the arch length and the size of teeth. Clinically, teeth overlap and are displaced […]
We use these terms to describe the movements of teeth during clear aligner treatment. Our case parameters describe how much movement we recommend for each of these types of movements. For information regarding the different types of tooth movements in clear aligner treatment for the following topics: NOTE: For information regarding aligners fit, go to the following: Crown Tipping […]
For information regarding predictability of movements, refer to the following: Predictable movements Due to variations between teeth, some are more amenable to certain types of orthodontic tooth movements with clear aligners than others. Here are some rough guidelines to help you choose cases and calibrate expectations. Basic movements Clear aligners are particularly-well suited for facial/lingual movements. […]