Tag: Randomised trial
Patients do not need to wear their Twin Block full time! A new trial.
Most of us ask their patients to wear their Twin Block full time. This new study informs us that this is not necessary.
Does chewing gum reduce orthodontic pain?
One of the most troublesome problems that our patient’s report is pain. Can this be reduced by merely chewing gum?
Breathing and orthodontics
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of discussion on the association between orthodontics and breathing. The AAO is also holding a conference on this interesting area. I thought that I should repost a series that I did on this back in 2016.
What is best? En Masse or two-step retraction?
When I was doing specialist training, we used to close space by retracting canines and then the incisors. Then we changed to en masse retraction with no evidence. But we now have a new trial! Let’s have a look at it.
Headgear influences dental arch dimensions. Or does it?
I am under the impression that less headgear is being used as orthodontic treatment techniques evolve. But are we discarding an effective treatment? This trial provides us with useful information.
