Oral Health and Dental Management

Game changers in orthodontics

11^th Asia Pacific Congress on Dental and Oral Health

July 25-27, 2016 Bangkok, Thailand

F Celenza

Celenza, Frank DDS, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Oral Health Dent Manag

Abstract:

The specialty of Orthodontics has undergone some dramatic transformation in the past decade or so. New technologies have arisen and developed that have both changed the way treatment is instituted, and opened the door for new possibilities. First among this list has to be aligner therapy. Led by Invisalign, the very appliance that is utilized to align teeth has been revolutionized. Further, this technology has evolved far beyond what was originally introduced, and the variety of case types that are amenable to aligner therapy has expanded greatly. Second is the utilization of extra-dental sources of anchorage. Implants and mini-screws are now commonly employed as part of orthodontic mechanotherapy to effect dramatic movements and to expedite treatment. Lastly, �??orthodontic acceleration�?� has become a buzzword. Whereas efficiencies for many years were directed at appliance design and streamlined mechanotherapies, a shift in thinking has occurred to where now the biologic aspects of tooth movement are now being addressed instead. Originally accomplished by surgical means, the information that was attained through these techniques has led to some very non-invasive and effective methods to stimulate and accelerate tooth movement. Other advantages of these methods are also being realized as a result. This presentation will address these modalities through carefully documented clinical cases and literature citations. Interdisciplinary case types will be illustrated that are of interest to dentists and dental specialists of all walks.

Biography :

Email: fcelenza@orthoperio.com