Archive for December, 1998
Orthodontie Élargissement Mandibulaire Ostéogenèse par Distraction
December 1998
Les malocclusions avec déficit transversal et encombrement antérieur de la mandibule sont fréquentes. Elles sont traitées d’ordinaire par des appareils orthopédiques, des extractions, des réapproximations interproximales et des compensations dentaires, ce qui limite ou compromet parfois les résultats en termes d’occlusion, d’esthétique ou de santé parodontaire.
Orthodontie Élargissement Mandibulaire Ostéogenèse par Distraction
December 1998
Les malocclusions avec déficit transversal et encombrement antérieur de la mandibule sont fréquentes. Elles sont traitées d’ordinaire par des appareils orthopédiques, des extractions, des réapproximations interproximales et des compensations dentaires, ce qui limite ou compromet parfois les résultats en termes d’occlusion, d’esthétique ou de santé parodontaire.
Orthodontic Mandibular Widening by Distraction Osteogenesis
December 1998
Transverse mandibular deficiency with crowding of the mandibular anterior teeth is frequently manifested in patients with malocclusions. It is usually managed by orthopedic devices, extractions, interproximal reduction of tooth mass, and dental compensations (protruding incisors to increase arch length).
The Pendulum Appliance: Maintaining the Gain
December 1998
Movement of any tooth in any direction with the proper application of pressure has long been a tenet or principle of Bioprogressive Therapy. Some clinicians have steadfastly maintained that it is impossible to move upper molars distally more than 1 or 2mm.
Treating 66% of Patients in 24 Months or Less
December 1998
If you read Worth or Success magazines or The Wall Street Journal to determine in which companies to invest your savings, you quickly see that most consultants advise investment in companies stressing two key phrases: “New Knowledge” and “New Technology”. Applying this successful business technique to orthodontics will have similar results.
Dental Practice Valuation
December 1998
Author summarizes two valuation methods for dental practices: Asset Valuation and Income Valuation.
How to Manage an Unhappy Patient or Parent
December 1998
Practicing the “customer is always right” philosophy is sometimes difficult to maintain, especially when you do not believe that the customer is right. However, it really is irrelevant who is right or wrong.
Biomechanics in Clinical Orthodontics (Book Review)
December 1998
The volume was produced at a very high quality, with a large number of diagrams and numerous color photographs of clinical cases demonstrating various treatment sequences.
The Denoptix System: Practical Digital Radiography for the Orthodontist
December 1998
Digital Technology has become more and more integral to all aspects of our lives over the past two decades. In almost all cases digital technology has improved our lives by making things we need less expensive, better, more reliable and easier to use.
