--- title: The POS Blog | Everything you need to know about GP orthodontics | Case Finishing description: "Case Finishing | Learn about orthodontics for the general dentist from a #1 trusted source for over 35 years" --- - Are you a Current Student? - [Login Here](http://posortho.com/con_CurrentStudents.cfm?rid=0.497576839756221&__hstc=145032043.85564ffabeb8a03125a49477f0e082fb.1447746732053.1447834461954.1447838858835.4&__hssc=145032043.3.1447838858835&__hsfp=2299682492) [![progressive orthodontic seminars logo](https://blog.smilestream.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Progressive_Orthodontics_Images/pos_logo_md.png?width=145&name=pos_logo_md.png "progressive orthodontic seminars logo")](http://posortho.smilestream.com/pos-ortho) Got a question? Call us: [1 (714) 973-2266](tel:17149732266) | [info@posortho.com](mailto:info@posortho.com) [**](http://posortho.smilestream.com/pos-contact-us)     _ ## [6 Tips to Avoid Orthodontic Relapse](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-tips-to-avoid-orthodontic-relapse) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 4/1/21 2:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/april_fools_orthodontic_relapse_banner.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-tips-to-avoid-orthodontic-relapse)   Have you ever been excited when you removed braces and saw a gorgeous finish? But then you noticed a few months to two years later, that your patient's teeth didn't have the same beautiful alignment, maybe with spaces reopening or teeth rotating back to their original positions?    This "April Fools" type of case is called "relapse" and occurs because teeth often want to go back to their original positions.  [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-tips-to-avoid-orthodontic-relapse) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-tips-to-avoid-orthodontic-relapse#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [Case Finishing](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-finishing), [Orthodontics for Beginners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics-for-beginners), [Mechanics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mechanics), [Orthodontic Supplies](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-supplies) ## [How Well Do You Finish? See For Yourself](https://blog.smilestream.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-finish-strong) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 9/10/20 11:11 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Taylor%20teaching.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-finish-strong) *Test Your Orthodontics Finishing Knowledge * Every orthodontic case presents itself with a unique set of challenges. For instance, some cases may be difficult to diagnose, while others may rely on patient compliance….and we all know how difficult that can be! One of the most common hurdles doctors encounter in their orthodontic cases is navigating the finishing stage. Thankfully, if you have robust theoretical knowledge and confidence in your clinical skills, you can bring predictable results to your finishing stage on every case. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-finish-strong) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-finish-strong#comments-listing) Topics: [Continuing Education](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/continuing-education), [Case Finishing](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-finishing), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics) ## [Top Orthodontic Finishing Mistakes to Avoid | A Guide by Dr. Jeffery Taylor](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-orthodontic-finishing-mistakes-to-avoid) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 2/27/19 1:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/FINISHING%20MISTAKES%20TO%20AVOID.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-orthodontic-finishing-mistakes-to-avoid)   The Finishing Stage of orthodontics is a fine balance of both art and science, and can often be one of the most stressful aspects of an orthodontic case. Proper finishing techniques are critical to ensuring well-balanced occlusion and long-term stability. POS tenured instructor, Dr. Jeffery Taylor, details some of the most common errors he sees in case finishing. We hope that being aware of these ahead of time will prevent you from making these mistakes in your own cases. If you’re looking to further improve your case finishing techniques, our [2-day class](http://mcgannpostgrad.com/orthodontic-case-finishing/) will provide you with the hands-on training and protocols to take the stress out of the finishing stage.    [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-orthodontic-finishing-mistakes-to-avoid) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-orthodontic-finishing-mistakes-to-avoid#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Case Finishing](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-finishing) ## [Myths & Facts About Midlines in Orthodontics |  Dr. Jeffery Taylor sets the record straight](https://blog.smilestream.com/myths-and-facts-about-midlines-in-orthodontics-by-dr-jeffery-taylor) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 3/27/18 8:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Midlines-Myths-and-Facts-1.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/myths-and-facts-about-midlines-in-orthodontics-by-dr-jeffery-taylor) There are many myths about midlines that plague professionals providing orthodontic care. Are you thinking about midlines incorrectly? [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/myths-and-facts-about-midlines-in-orthodontics-by-dr-jeffery-taylor) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/myths-and-facts-about-midlines-in-orthodontics-by-dr-jeffery-taylor#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [Case Finishing](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-finishing) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Jeffery Taylor | Expert Case Finishing Advice [Video + Transcript]](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-jeffery-taylor-expert-case-finishing-advice-transcript) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 1/31/17 8:26 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/taylor-video.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-jeffery-taylor-expert-case-finishing-advice-transcript) POS Instructor Dr. Jeffery Taylor stopped by POS headquarters to share his expert insight into orthodontic case finishing in our latest instructor Q&A video. 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