Diagnostics

intermediate · 1 min

Digital Radiography Dose Thresholds in Orthodontics

AERB and DCI both cap paediatric radiation dose. The ALARA calendar for ortho cases keeps clinics defensible and patients safe.

intermediate · 2 min

Lateral Cephalogram Checklist for Aligner Planning

The 12 cephalometric measurements that must be on the pre-treatment worksheet before any ClinCheck is finalised. Skip them and you buy a refinement round.

intermediate · 2 min

Periodontal Charting Before Aligner Start

Aligners transmit force through the periodontal ligament. A full 6-point chart with bleeding indices is not optional, it's the risk baseline.

intermediate · 2 min

Photograph Standardisation for Progress Reviews

Photo comparison between visits requires the same distance, angle, and retractor set. The 5-shot standardised series that makes progress measurable.

intermediate · 1 min

Study Model vs Digital Scan for Refinement

Physical study models still beat digital scans for occlusal analysis in select cases. The two indications where PVS is worth the mess.

intermediate · 2 min

TMJ Screening Before Orthodontic Treatment

A 3-minute TMJ screen (RDC/TMD short form) filters patients who need a splint phase before aligners. The screen protects the case and the clinician.

intermediate · 4 min

ANB & SNA Angles: Reading a Cephalometric Tracing

ANB and SNA quantify jaw relationships, the difference between a Class II skeletal case and a Class II dental case.

intermediate · 6 min

Bolton Discrepancy: Why Tooth-Size Ratios Matter for Aligners

Bolton analysis compares upper-to-lower tooth widths, mismatches predict which cases need IPR or restorative closure.

intermediate · 7 min

CBCT vs Panoramic Radiograph: When Each Is Needed

Panoramic X-rays screen; CBCT is reserved for impacted canines, root proximity concerns, and complex Class III workups.

intermediate · 6 min

ClinCheck & Digital Treatment Planning

ClinCheck is the 3D software that turns an iTero scan into a staged, tooth-by-tooth movement plan. Here is how orthodontists use it.

intermediate · 5 min

Intra-Oral Photography Protocol: The 9-Photo Records Set

The standard orthodontic records include 9 photos, 3 facial, 5 intra-oral, and a smile close-up.

intermediate · 6 min

iTero Element 5D: NIRI + 3D Scanning in One Wand

iTero Element 5D adds near-infrared imaging to the 3D scan, detecting interproximal caries without radiation.