Integrated Clinical Orthodontics (2012)

Bisphosphonates and orthodontics: Clinical implications.

most orthodontic practices, they present a number of challenges, not all of which are related to malocclusions. For example, the oral administration of bisphosphonates is rising dramatically in the form of anti-osteoporosis medications, especially in women. Osteonecrosis of the jaws has been associated with intravenous administration of bisphosphonates, and there are also reports of oral lesion...

Complete Clinical Orthodontics : Treatment mechanics : part 2

In part 1 of this three-article series, we reviewed the core concepts of the Complete Clinical Orthodontics (CCO) system, how we integrated the straightwire appliance (SWA) with self-ligation to improve control and efficiency, and the rationale for the recently developed CCO prescription, as well as the three stages of treatment mechanics. Specifically, we reviewed the goals and objectives of e...

Tele-orthodontics: Futuristic Aid to Clinical Practice

Information technology is revolutionizing interpersonal relations. This new context has made possible the pursuit of professions in the health area, a concept known as telehealth. The essence of this area is the provision of health information at distance. In this context, orthodontics as a specialty cannot remain oblivious to advances.This article, through a non-systematic literature review, s...

Orthodontics.

The Department of Orthodontics educates predoctoral, professional, and graduate students for careers as practicing dentists, orthodontists, researchers, and teachers. It delivers state-of-the-art treatment to its patients—adults, children, and adolescents with a range of orthodontic, craniofacial, and related issues. The department also conducts major research programs and receives significant ...

Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Congress 2012