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This is why Disposable Retainers + Vibration = Straight Teeth FOREVER

January 27, 2020 by admin Leave a Comment

Using high-frequency vibration in orthodontic retention

Retention can be a frustrating process for orthodontists and patients alike. Relapse occurs for many reasons, ranging from patients who don’t replace their broken retainers to those who are simply noncompliant. Studies have shown that 40 percent to 90 percent of orthodontic patients have unacceptable dental alignment 10 years after treatment.1 Based on these statistics, there’s certainly room for improvement in this important aspect of orthodontic treatment. Therefore, when choosing our retention strategy and appliance, basing it on the individual and retention science can contribute to preserving a lasting and stable occlusion.

One of the reasons retention is difficult to maintain is because of the length of time it takes for the teeth to be adequately “settled” in their new positions. Pratt et al. noted that while retention varies based on tissue types, generally reorganization of the periodontal ligament occurs over three to four months, the gingival collagen–fiber network takes approximately four to six months to remodel, and the elastic supracrestal fibers remain deviated for more than seven months. The article notes that this reorganization phase is completed usually within a year of debonding.1

Bone-density changes occur during and after orthodontic treatment, as well. Yu et al. noted a 23 percent reduction in bone-mineral density around treated teeth after a seven-month period of active orthodontic treatment. After a two-year retention period, most patients’ alveolar bone density recovered; however, bone density around approximately 10 percent of teeth failed to recover to even 80 percent of its pretreatment state.2 This stresses the importance of the second phase: post-retention, lasting for the rest of the patient’s life.

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Did you forget to wear your retainer? Introducing OrthoVibe.

September 23, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

What Is OrthoVibe?

OrthoVibe is the new, simple, and affordable Orthodontic vibrating device and app, designed by an orthodontist, to help patients just like you.

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OrthoVibe was created to do 3 simple things:

1) Reduce tooth soreness during braces or clear Aligner treatment

2) Fully seat your clear retainer or clear Aligner for maximum effect

3) Realign your teeth back into an existing retainer (if you’ve forgotten to wear it for a short period of time)

We know you’re probably going to forget to wear your retainer in the future. It’s just human nature. And then… SHIFT HAPPENS. Don’t let it happen to you. Straight teeth should last a lifetime, not just one time – so purchase your OrthoVibe today. It’s the best device you can have to keep teeth straight FOREVER.

Simply download the OrthoVibe app*, connect the suction cup on your OrthoVibe to your mobile device, place your retainer on your teeth, bite down gently on the OrthoVibe device, and press the “Lets Vibe” button on the app. A countdown timer will keep track of your time and stop when your time is up.

Our recommendation is to use OrthoVibe for 10-20 minutes a day to:

– reduce tooth soreness during Orthodontic treatment

– fully seat your clear retainer or Clear Aligner

– realign your teeth into an existing retainer (which may require 2 weeks or more of daily wear)

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* OrthoVibe app available on all Android devices and iPhone 8, 9, 10.

** Use the iVibrate app for iPhone 5,7 and earlier versions. Download here

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Is there a way to get free aligners?

January 19, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

How can you receive your set of FREE ALIGNERS? Subscribe to Forever Aligned Club HERE. You’ll receive a 5 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to affordable Clear Aligners and Retainers from a LOCAL doctor. Once your treatment is reviewed, you’ll receive your first 5 Aligners for FREE – compliments of Forever Aligned Club. Should you require more than this first set to get the Smile you’ve always wanted, you’ll be able to purchase additional sets of 5 Aligners for JUST $249 – and NO CONTRACT NEEDED.

Perfect for just those small smile imperfections you’ve always wanted corrected – and at a fraction of the cost of other Direct To Consumer Aligner Companies looking to make a quick buck off of you. Should you want a more complex treatment with clear aligners, we offer monthly payment plans for treatments requiring 6-12 months in Aligners.

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Vibration paradox in orthodontics

October 25, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Vibration in the form of High Frequency Acceleration (HFA) is anabolic on the craniofacial skeleton in the absence of inflammation. Orthodontic forces trigger an inflammation-dependent catabolic cascade that is crucial for tooth movement. It is unknown what effect HFA has on alveolar bone if applied during orthodontic treatment. The objectives of this study are to examine the effect of HFA on the rate of tooth movement and alveolar bone, and determine the mechanism by which HFA affects tooth movement. Adult Sprague Dawley rats were divided to control, orthodontic force alone (OTM), and different experimental groups that received the same orthodontic forces and different HFA regimens. Orthodontic tooth movement was assessed when HFA parameters, frequency, acceleration, duration of exposure, and direct or indirect application were varied. We found that HFA treatment significantly enhanced the inflammation-dependent catabolic cascade during orthodontic tooth movement. HFA treatment increased inflammatory mediators and osteoclastogenesis, and decreased alveolar bone density during orthodontic tooth movement. Each of the HFA variables produced significant changes in the rate of tooth movement and the effect was PDL-dependent. This is the first report that HFA enhances inflammation-dependent catabolic cascades in bone. The clinical implications of our study are highly significant, as HFA can be utilized to enhance the rate of orthodontic tooth movement during the catabolic phase of treatment and subsequently be utilized to enhance retention during the anabolic remodeling phase after orthodontic forces are removed.

read article on plos.org

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Clear aligners: How has the technology evolved?

January 26, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

clear alignersThough still a relatively new orthodontic treatment modality, clear aligners have quickly become an increasingly popular alternative to fixed appliances for tooth straightening, since they provide an aesthetically appealing and comfortable choice. However, the recent rapid advancements in aligner technology are yet to be recognised by many dentists, leading to a low adoption rate. This article will provide an introductory overview of aligner treatment and its development.
Traditionally, malalignment has been corrected using fixed orthodontic appliances. However, in 1999, Align Technology made its Invisalign system available for commercial purchase, altering the future path of orthodontics. A clear aligner, Invisalign offered an effective alternative in orthodontic treatment, as its correct use can minimise the plaque build-up, gingival recession and inflammation of soft tissue sometimes associated with fixed appliances. Additionally, its complete lack of metal parts presented an aesthetic advantage, and the ability to remove it at any time (especially relevant during eating) allowed Invisalign patients a level of comfort and hygiene care previously unmatched in orthodontic treatment.
Through its recently introduced Invisalign Go system—a treatment programme aimed at guiding general dental practitioners through the process of identifying, planning and treating suitable cases using the aesthetic tooth straightening solution—Align Technology has become entrenched as the global market leader in clear aligners. Other companies have since recognised the value of this therapy, though, and this increased focus has led to a rapid progression in the sophistication of aligner modelling and manufacturing. Dr Les Joffe, Secretary of the European Aligner Society (EAS), the only international organisation in Europe devoted to the promotion of education and research in aligner therapy, believes that these advancements have not yet been fully recognised by all dental practitioners. In an interview with Dental Tribune Online, Joffe said that dental professionals often pass judgment on the suitability of aligners based on outdated information and technology. “There is a misunderstanding by many clinicians that aligner treatments are limited,” said Joffe. “Many clinicians base their view on the early stages of aligner development, from around 2001 to 2003. More than 15 years later, the huge strides that have been made in aligner performance are not fully understood and therefore the modality is either not adopted or provided.”
These major advancements in clear aligner technology include the integration of much more sophisticated 3-D modelling software, able to customise each aligner to an individual patient’s needs. “Clear aligners have deeply changed orthodontics,” Agnieszka Dziedziul, Clear Aligners Department Manager for NimroDENTAL Orthodontic Solutions, told Dental Tribune Online. Established in 1991, NimroDENTAL is one of the largest orthodontic laboratories in the UK, using four different alignment systems in its work with dental practices. “When we started making clear aligners 15 years ago, we were limited to creating movements by hand on a plaster model,” said Dziedziul. “Today, though, we use sophisticated software and the latest 3-D printers to create clear aligners that can correct the majority of malocclusions.”

alignerThe lack of awareness of clear aligners’ benefits among dental practitioners has sometimes been attributed to a lack of scientific studies on this treatment modality. As aligner therapy has developed and been more widely adopted, however, increasing research into its effectiveness and patient satisfaction rates has been conducted. For example, a 2015 study published in the BMC Oral Health journal compared oral health status and satisfaction levels among patients who had received fixed appliances and those treated with the Invisalign system. It found that Invisalign patients were more satisfied overall and enjoyed greater periodontal health, with slightly lower levels of dental plaque. According to another study, conducted in 2013 and published in The Angle Orthodontist journal, compared with those treated with conventional edgewise brackets, patients who had received aligner therapy had significantly fewer dental visits, shorter treatment duration, fewer emergency visits and less overall chair time.
Aligner therapy is one of the fastest-growing areas in orthodontics, driven significantly by patients who regard it as a more comfortable, convenient and discreet alternative to fixed appliances. Given that market research firm Technavio has projected this market to grow at a compound annual rate of 12.68 per cent globally from 2016 to 2020, the need for organisational bodies to increase education and awareness of aligner therapy is essential. The German Association for Aligner Orthodontics was founded in 2007 and the Japan Academy of Aligner Orthodontics in 2012, with both organisations aiming to foster a space for increasing awareness of the applications and advantages of aligner therapy.
More recently, the EAS was established in 2013, with Dr Graham Gardner serving as its founding and current president. In order to promote education on the latest technologies used by clear aligners, the EAS will be hosting its first AlignerLab workshop on 18 February 2017 in Vienna in Austria. It follows on from the successful first EAS congress in February 2016 and will provide clinicians with an opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on sessions covering 3-D intra-oral scanning, 3-D printing, virtual treatment planning techniques and tooth movement acceleration techniques.
Gardner believes the AlignerLab will highlight how far aligner therapy has come in such a short time. “With the explosion in the 3-D treatment planning and manufacturing processes now available, we at the EAS believe that not only do we need to update our knowledge on the various aligner systems available, we also need to understand the associated hardware—scanners, computers, software, 3-D printing—that is necessary to optimise the aligner system and improve treatment results,” he told Dental Tribune Online. Gardner envisions the event ideally becoming a regular occurrence to allow dental professionals to trial and compare new systems and developments in aligner technology.

 

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By Brendan Day, DTI
January 27, 2017
https://eu.dental-tribune.com

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