Clinical Orthodontics III.

Catalog description

Clinical orthodontics includes various appliance systems: edgewise appliance (.018 & .022" slot), TAD, self-ligating brackets, fixed-functional appliance (Herbst, Forsus), and Invisalign for adolescent and adult patients. Clinical experience in treating orthodontic patients with a variety of problems is provided. In addition, various orthopedic appliances, including the headgear, face mask, rapid maxillary expander and other fixed auxillary appliances (LLA, TPA, Wilson distalizer) may be incorporated into specific treatment protocols. Patients are treated in the Graduate Orthodontic Clinic every afternoon Monday-Friday, as well as Thursday nights. (Quarter 9.).