A straight teeth and a nice smile is possible to achieve with braces. However, wearing braces is usually associated with thick and ugly metal wires and brackets. Currently, with all...
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It is a common misconception that only children are suitable to wear braces. However, adults can also benefit from orthodontic treatmentbecause healthy teeth can be moved at any age. Although childhood...
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There are two main features in the vertical characteristics of the smile. The first one refers to incisor display (the patient displays the entire tooth or not) and the other...
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Getting the braces on is just the first step of the patient’s journey towards a beautiful smile. Once the braces have been placed, the patient will need to see the...
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The length of orthodontic treatment varies with every patient and is affected by several factors. Some of these factors are inherent in the diagnosis of the patient, such as complexity...
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Cost of braces may vary depending on the type and severity of the patient’s case. The cost of orthodontic treatment mainly depends on these factors: the severity and complexity of...
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Orthodontics is defined as a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth and their correction. Orthodontics was derived from the English word “ortho” meaning straight and the Greek...
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Observation of the smile is important for the orthodontist to analyze its characteristics. However, direct measurement will allow the orthodontist to evaluate the lip-tooth relationship during movement and at rest....
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A multimedia computer program for smile measurement was developed by Ackerman, et al based on statistical analysis that a posed smile is indeed reproducible. This computer program is called smile...
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There has been a considerable difference with the way orthodontists and patients view dentofacial aesthetics. A natural smile is involuntary and is brought about by happiness or joy. All the...
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