Is There Room for Philosophy in Orthodontics?One may not typically consider an orthodontist a philosopher, but the decisions he or she makes in how to treat patients are grounded in personal philosophy regarding the best treatment methods. Take for example, an orthodontist confronted with a patient with crowded teeth. Does she pull teeth to make room or does she believe in carefully guiding arch development to properly align teeth?
The Crozat appliance was one of the very first devices to embody the philosophy of arch development to preserve facial beauty, TMJ health, and airway development. In 1964, Frank F. Lamons, professor and chairman of the department of orthodontists at the University School of Dentistry wrote about the “Crozat philosophy,” which seeks…
SML Product Catalog Prescription Forms | Shipping LabelsWith locations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Taiwan, SML® services more than 150,000 dentists and orthodontists worldwide, providing direct and personal access to everything required for success in appliance therapy…and we’ve been doing it for more than 60 years. We specialize in the design and fabrication of orthodontic and orthopedic appliances -- prominent among them a full range of snoring, OSA and pediatric appliances; TMJ splints; fixed, removable and functional appliances. In…
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