🚨Precision Cuts vs. Buttons: Making the Right Choice in Aligner Therapy🚨

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  🚨Precision Cuts vs. Buttons: Making the Right Choice in Aligner Therapy🚨 As an orthodontist working with both fixed appliances and aligners, one of the most common clinical decisions faced is: When precision cuts and buttons should be used ? Through understanding of the fundementals of biomechanics in orthodontics, this comparison might help you in your cases: Precision Cuts - ✓ The preferred choice for Class II correction and deep bite cases ✓ Particularly effective for preventing unwanted retroclination ✓ Patient-friendly with no additional bonding required ✓ Biomechanical insight: Functions similarly to applying elastics on rectangular heavy wires in fixed appliances, offering excellent torque control and equally distibuted forces. Buttons - ✓ For combined movements: extrusions, rotations, and significant root control ✓ Requires bonding (which can be a patient compliance consideration) ✓ Delivers direct force application when needed ✓ Biomechanical...
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Capturing the Magic of 3D Printing

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 Capturing the Magic of 3D Printing with ELEGOO in Corporation with Talented Orthodontist Dr..Seif El Din Hegab


Excited to share our latest project using the **ELEGOO 3D printer**! Recently, we experimented with recording a time-lapse of our printing process, and it was an incredible experience.

Using a tool called **ResinLapse**, we were able to capture the intricate details of our resin prints as they came to life layer by layer. This not only showcased the precision of the ELEGOO printer but also provided a visually stunning way to document the entire process.

Time-lapse videos are a fantastic way to engage with the 3D printing community and share the journey of creation. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, I highly recommend giving it a try. It adds a whole new dimension to your projects and can really highlight the capabilities of your printer!

Looking forward to sharing more prints and insights soon!
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