Ortho Perspectives Innova
3M Orthodontic News, Information and Case Studies
Orthodontic Perspectives Innova is in its 23th year of continuous publication, providing industry news and information to professionals in orthodontics. This issue features authors from around the globe, sharing cases which show treatment with aesthetic Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets and Incognito™ Lingual Brackets, 3M™ Self-Ligating Brackets and Forsus™ Class II Correctors.
There is also news about the expansion of 3M’s unique APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive, now available 7x7 in multiple appliance systems, to enable a flash-free practice. You will also find 3M product news, treatment tips and important dates for upcoming educational opportunities.
Vol. XXIII, No. 2 – Global Edition
October 2016
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James Ingebrand, 3M
At 3M Oral Care, understanding how we can help you succeed is paramount in everything we do, from the products we develop to the services we provide.
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Dr. Chaqués-Asensi
Noted clinician and educator Dr. Jose Chaqués-Asensi, Seville, Spain, shares his experience with Forsus™ Class II Correctors in an interview with 3M Oral Care.
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Dr. Patrice Pellerin
Dr. Pellerin shows that low profile Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets can reduce the anxiety of using ceramic brackets in deep bite cases without lengthening treatment time.
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Dr. Anoop Sondhi
Dr. Sondhi describes efficient treatment of an asymmetric Class II Div 2 case using the light forces of SmartClip™ and Clarity™ SL3 Brackets and the consistent force of Forsus™ Correctors.
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Dr. Ricardo Moresca
Dr. Moresca finds enhanced Class II treatment efficiency using Clarity™ SL self-Ligating Brackets and Forsus™ Correctors in a deep overbite case.
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Dr. Shin’ichi Narita
Dr. Narita presents a system that enables efficient canine distal movement at the beginning of treatment using the efficiency of 3M’s passive self-ligating brackets.
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Combining best-in-class aesthetics and unmatched efficiency results in an aesthetic Class II system that gives patients a beautiful smile throughout treatment.
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A survey of Orthodontists in Western Europe reveals widespread acknowledgment of the high quality, aesthetics and efficiency of Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets.
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Unique APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive is available on four 3M bracket lines and on direct bond buccal tubes, making bonding-efficient flash-free practices a reality.
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The inside story of how Dr. David Cinader leveraged the extensive scientific and materials resources of 3M to develop a new and efficient orthodontic bonding alternative.
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Enhancements to the design of the ligating clips on SmartClip SL3 brackets have reduced engagement forces and added rotation control for greater efficiency.
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Incognito™ Appliance system users can take advantage of the Unitek™ Treatment Management Portal (TMP) to streamline ordering and save precious time.
Upcoming 3M Orthodontics Educational Events & Dates
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Ortho Perspectives Innova Archive
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