What is interdisciplinary orthodontics?
An interdisciplinary dentofacial therapy is the effective and efficient utilization of the skills in the various disciplines of dentistry. Its key is the combination of diagnostic, treatment planning and therapeutic procedures with extensive communication among all team members.
How long does Carriere appliance work?
How long does Carriere Motion Appliance treatment take? Most patients wear the Carriere Motion Appliance for about six months. It is imperative to wear the retainer and elastics for 20 to 22 hours every single day, or else the appliance will not do its job as intended.
Does the Carriere appliance work?
They found that mean total treatment time was 18.2 months (95% CI 16.5-19.8) months, the mean duration of treatment with the Carriere was 5.2 months (95% CI=4.2-6.1) months. They concluded: “The Carriere appliance is an efficient and effective way of correcting Class II malocclusion”.
Does Carriere appliance fix overbite?
The Carriere Appliance is an effective and easy way to correct overbites. The appliance is made up of two small wires bonded to the upper molars and eye teeth. Elastic rubber bands are worn from this wire to your lower braces.
Can you chew gum with a Carriere appliance?
Food particles and plaque can gather around the device and this may lead to cavities, white spots on the teeth and gum disease. The patient should avoid foods that are sticky or chewy (chewing gum, salt water taffy, Skittles etc.) as this may cause the appliance to come loose and/or break.
Can you eat popcorn with a Carriere?
The patient should avoid hard or sticky food that might damage the appliance. That includes hard candy, gum, and sticky candy like caramel. Popcorn should be avoided as the kernels can get stuck in the appliance.
What kind of company is CERUM dental supplies?
Cerum Dental Supplies is the supply company of the Aurum Group. Requests from laboratories and dentists for materials, equipment, sundries, etc are fulfilled by Cerum Dental Supplies.
What kind of brackets does CERUM ortho make?
Cerum Ortho ensures that the products we provide are clearly industry leaders in the areas of Class II correction, Self-Ligation Brackets and Metal injection mold technology.
What kind of braces does dr.rondeau use?
Treatment will involve using a combination of functional appliances mainly in mixed dentition and fixed orthodontic braces (straight wire technique) in permanent dentition. Dr. Rondeau’s systematic approach, organization and marketing tips make incorporating orthodontics into the general practice relatively easy.
How does orthodontic treatment help your child’s growth?
Orthodontic treatment and a child’s growth are meant to complement each other. By timing treatment to stages of dental development, your orthodontist can take advantage of your child’s oral growth and development.