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6 Tips to Avoid Orthodontic Relapse

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 4/1/21 2:47 PM
 
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. 
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Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, Case Finishing, Orthodontics for Beginners, Mechanics, Orthodontic Supplies

How Well Do You Finish? See For Yourself

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 9/10/20 11:11 AM
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Topics: Continuing Education, Case Finishing, Orthodontics

Top Orthodontic Finishing Mistakes to Avoid | A Guide by Dr. Jeffery Taylor

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 2/27/19 1:54 PM

 

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 will provide you with the hands-on training and protocols to take the stress out of the finishing stage. 

 

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Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Case Finishing

Myths & Facts About Midlines in Orthodontics |  Dr. Jeffery Taylor sets the record straight

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 3/27/18 8:33 AM

There are many myths about midlines that plague professionals providing orthodontic care. Are you thinking about midlines incorrectly?

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Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, Case Finishing

Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Jeffery Taylor | Expert Case Finishing Advice [Video + Transcript]

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 1/31/17 8:26 AM

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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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, Case Finishing

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