Hey there, future smile designers! 👩⚕️👨⚕️ Let’s take a dive into something that keeps many orthodontists up at night (besides coffee and ceph tracings): Class II malocclusion—aka the “Oops, my mandible missed the memo to grow” situation. 😅 Imagine your upper jaw (Maxilla the Diva 💁♀️) is strutting too far forward, while the lower jaw (Manny […]
May 2025
What are the factors that affect the long-term success of comprehensive Class II correction? – Dentowesome
Today, we’re diving into the long-term success of comprehensive Class II correction. That’s right—grab your elastics and settle in, because this one’s going to be more enlightening than a mid-treatment ceph. Now, when it comes to treating Class II malocclusion, there’s a question that keeps popping up like a stubborn second molar: What makes the […]
Orthodontic Space Opening in Patients with Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors – Dentowesome
What do you do when a lateral incisor is missing from birth (congenitally)? You’ve got three main options: Option Description Pros Cons 🦷 Space Closure Canine takes the lateral’s place No prosthetic needed Canine isn’t a perfect aesthetic match 🧱 Resin-Bonded Bridge A minimally invasive bridge Saves adjacent teeth 53% survival in 10.5 yrs, may fall […]