Dentistry and Craniofacial Research

Clinical cases in orthodontics, removable appliances, facial orthopedics and aligners

EuroSciCon Conference on Dental & Dental Hygiene
March 26-27, 2018 Edinburgh, Scotland

Liana Lima Pinheiro

Oficina de Ortodontia, Brazil

Keynote: J Den Craniofac Res

DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C1-001

Abstract

Orthodontic appliances do not diagnose or treat a clinical case. They are tools that, if used properly, will allow us to reach an ideal dental position, within a functional occlusion, in perfect harmony with the TMJ's and associated musculature. After diagnosis, a treatment plan is established and we select the right technique to treat. The interaction of techniques also allows the professional to be comprehensive to all clinical cases, taking advantage of the best part of each technique. Alignments, rotations, leveling and intercuspation are easy to correct with fixed appliances, however the diagnosis may show us the need for an expansion, giving value to the removable appliance and indication in the treatment. Orthopedics is also not the answer to all problems although it is the best solution for early interception of malocclusions, normalizing the functional spaces and allowing the correction of growth. Aligners can be used with success in many cases. All the techniques are excellent when well indicated according to the diagnosis.

Biography

Liana Lima Pinheiro is the Author of the first Brazilian book of “Lingual Orthodontics”. She is also the Creator of the first regular course in Lingual Orthodontics in Brazil, teaching all over the world. She has a Master’s in Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics, Doctor Degree in Laser in Orthodontics, and is specialized in Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics. She has a Post-graduate degree in Functional Occlusion. She is the Managing Director of Oficina De Ortodontia, an Orthodontic School in Brazil. She is an Honorary Member of the Brazilian Odontology Academy and also Odontology Academy of Rio de Janeiro, an important title to her professional career not only in recognition of her clinical and educational work but also her professional success.
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