Dr. Ginsberg discusses: "Thick or Thin Veneers?"

Dr. Ginsberg recently came across an article that discusses the advantages and disadvantages of thick and thin veneers. Today, he would like to share a brief summary of the Journal of American Dental Association article. Be sure to visit the veneers article to learn more!

A few advantages of ceramic veneers
-No anesthesia is required
-Less patient fear
-Patients' appreciation of conservative tooth preparations
-Possibility of reversal

A few disadvantages of no-preparation Ceramic Veneers
-Overcontoured appearance
-Possible need for more veneers
-Opaque, monotone appearance
-Limited translucence
-Margins not visible to the technician
-Possible overcontouring of margins
-Possible inadvertent alteration of occlusion

Dr. Ginsberg discusses a study on treatment response and stability of slow maxillary expansion

Dr. Ginsberg uses expanders to "expand" or widen your upper jaw by putting gentle pressure on your upper molars each time an adjustment is made.

"Treatment response and stability of slow maxillary expansion using Haas, hyrax, and quad-helix appliances," a study that was included in the American Journal of Orthopedics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, evaluates the short-and long-term effectiveness of different types of expanders.

Here are a few highlights of the study:
-84% of PXB correction remained with about one third of the initial expansion lost
-Haas, hyrax, and quad-helix appliances were equally effective
-Slow maxillary expansion altered the PXB patients' maxillary widths from narrower to slightly wider than the widths of the noncrossbite norms

For more information on this important study on expanders, be sure to check out the American Journal of Orthopedics and Dentofacial Orthopedics article. You can also give us a call if you have any questions.

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An important study about microimplants in adults, from Dr. Ginsberg

At the practice of Dr. Ginsberg, it is our priority to provide patients with exceptional orthodontic treatment using the best technology available. Dr. Ginsberg is an experienced board certified orthodontist, and has been voted the "Best Orthodontist" by Main Line Life. Today, he would like to share an educational article that talks about the findings of a microimplants study.

"Three-dimensional evaluation of interradicular spaces and cortical bone thickness for the placement and initial stability of microimplants in adults" discusses the potential advantages, as well as the factors relating to optimal safety and stability for microimplant placement.

Be sure to check out the article's Q & A section to learn more about this important study. As always, don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions!