Compendium eBook

Orthodontic Advances

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This Compendium eBook offers two continuing education (CE) articles on orthodontics. The first CE article discusses key aspects of presurgical and postsurgical orthodontics. The second CE article evaluates pre-orthodontic surgical techniques that are utilized to increase bone volume and reduce the risk of gingival recession in orthodontic patients. Download to earn 4 FREE CEU now!

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CE1: Guidelines for Orthodontic Evaluation and Preparation for Orthognathic Surgery Patients: Part 2
Miguel Hirschhaut, DDS; and Carlos Flores-Mir, DDS, DSc
This article presents a summary of important considerations in surgical orthodontics supported by available scientific literature. Suggestions and special considerations for different phases ranging from case diagnosis, to presurgical orthodontic preparation, to postsurgical orthodontic management, and long-term retention are presented. 
Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU
Cost: $0
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

CE2: Factors Affecting Predictability of Buccal Bone Augmentation in Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Treatment: Etiological Considerations
Stuart Beauchamp, DMD; Colin S. Richman, DMD; William Baldock, DMD; Brock J. Pumphrey, DMD; and J. Kobi Stern, DMD, MSc
This article explains the importance of assessing factors such as baseline alveolar anatomy for case selection and in choosing the optimal surgical technique. The need to understand etiologic factors underlying gingival recession, such as lack of available bone, is also discussed in the context of surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment. 
Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU
Cost: $0
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC