Unlocking the Power of 3D Printing with CHITUBOX

    if you are intersted in this article please follow for more readings https://myorthodonticsblogg.blogspot.com/     👈🏻 In Collaboration with the amazing orthodontist Dr Seif El Din Hegab by unlocking the Power of 3D Printing with CHITUBOX : Speed and Simplicity in Model Preparation As the world of 3D printing continues to evolve, having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. One such tool that stands out in the realm of resin printing is ChiTuBox. Why Choose ChiTuBox? User -Friendly Interface: ChiTuBox is designed with simplicity in mind. Its clean and intuitive interface allows both beginners and experienced users to navigate effortlessly, making model preparation a breeze. Speedy Slicing: Time is of the essence in any production environment. ChiTuBox excels in slicing speed, allowing you to convert your 3D models into print-ready files in a fraction of the time compared to other slicers. This efficiency means you can spend less ...

Comparison between 2 designes





🔍 Critical Analysis: Orthodontic Aligners Treatment Plans - A Comparative Study of Two Designs 🦷
As we dive deeper into the world of orthodontic aligners, it's essential to critically evaluate the efficacy of different treatment designs Not my designs ,however i reviewed them for my opinion .So, I want to shed light on why Design 2 stands out as feasible option for achieving results.
Here’s why Design 2 is a better :

1-Effective 2-Step Retraction: This innovative approach alleviates crowding while minimally impacting the torque of anterior teeth. The slight negative root torque and retroclination create a balanced force, avoiding the dreaded dumping effect.

2-Strategic Space Closure: The reciprocal space closure occurring between trays 16 and 17 demonstrates a systematic movement of the 3s and 5s, followed by the anterior segment. This method ensures that once 50% closure is achieved, the 6s and subsequently the 7s can move efficiently.
3-Simplified Tooth Movement: Unlike Design 1, Design 2 eliminates simultaneous tooth movement, allowing for a more controlled and predictable progression.
4-Precision with 41 Trays: This design incorporates 41 trays, which facilitates accurate incremental movements, ensuring each step is precisely tailored to the patient's needs.
5-Optimal Attachment Positioning: The strategic placement of attachments on upper canines, equipped with slits, allows for relative sliding movement during retraction, enhancing adaptability.
6-Acceptable Overjet: Design 2 maintains an acceptable overjet, contributing to overall treatment satisfaction.
7-Midline Alignment: While the upper midline remains undetermined due to incomplete records, the lower midline is on track, showcasing the design's focus on symmetry.
8-Molar & Canine Relations: The left side shows a Class I relationship, while the right side is edge-to-edge (¼ unit Class II) with a 1/3 canine relation—providing a comprehensive view of occlusal dynamics.
9-Accepted Overbite: Ensuring that the overbite remains within acceptable limits further solidifies the design's effectiveness.

What would i do differently ?
-Proper diagnosis for chacking the amout of spaces needed for xtn and space closure
- Replace the slits on L6s with Bottoms ( as bottoms don’t dislodge the lower aligner )
- Reduce the amount of attachment especially on the central incisors upper and lowers asthey will irritate and discomfort the patient during seating and removing the aligner- Removal of attachment placed on the 8s , they will be debonded with the 1st andremoval of the aligner by the patient .
- Inter cuspation could be improved → by some refinements and reducing the amount offiring of the post seg. And focusing on ant. Segment crowding correction .
- Cannot decide what to do with UL 8 need panoramic x-ray and patient acceptance of xtnand its opponent 8 as if we removed it we will get over eruption of the opposing lower 8likewise with the LR 8

Do the prescribed movements are realistic?
- Could be possible / however some side effects like dumpimg effect may took place .
- Sometimes mesialization (firing of post. Seg) isn’t easy as somehow depends on many factors such as : the density of the bone and whether the patient is hypo / hyper divergent .
- If the patient was cooperative with wearing the aligners not less than 20 hours + the elastics

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Class II division 2 Malocclusion in Orthodontics

Arch wire sequencing in Orthdontics

The Concept of the Straight Wire Appliance in Orthodontics