Important Keys to Orthodontic Finishing: Case Study 1
Three major keys to orthodontic finishing are:

Tooth Size
Bracket Positioning
Accuracy of the Appliance

The patients shown below are routine cases with good facial balance and Cl I occlusions. They were treated on a non-extraction basis and demonstrate the accuracy of the Avex™ Bracket System.

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Important Keys to Orthodontic Finishing: Case Study 2
Three major keys to orthodontic finishing are:

Tooth Size
Bracket Positioning
Accuracy of the Appliance

The patients shown below are routine cases with good facial balance and Cl I occlusions. They were treated on a non-extraction basis and demonstrate …

Advantages of Early Expansion Case Studies: Case Study 1
An American Board requirement is to finish cases with a relatively level curve of Wilson. Early management of the transverse dimension can be helpful in achieving this goal.
The following cases were treated with palatal expansion and uprighting of mandibular posterior segment.

Advantages of Early Expansion Case Studies: Case Study 2

Photos 1-5
Patient’s initial records. 11.6 year old male shows a slight Class II malocclusion with a deep anterior overbite. Patient was treated on a non‐extraction basis.

The patient was re-bracketed in May 2009 with upper Opal Avex Cxi and Lower 5×5 Opal Avex brackets.

Photos 6-7
Case in settling stage of treatment, prior to debanding. Notice accurate tip, torque and in/out values.

Final records.

Surgical treatment plan consisted of a maxillary advancement and mandibular set back.