What are diastemas and how can we correct them?
Diastemas can be defined as a space between two teeth, although special reference is made to the space between the upper central incisors (also known as pallets). However, a diastema can appear in other teeth such as the lower incisors and can be of different magnitudes. They are usually a cause of [...]
Why are extractions performed in orthodontic treatment?
The decision to carry out extractions for the correct performance of a treatment may generate doubts, concerns or even fears in future orthodontic patients. However, it is a necessary measure to achieve the aesthetic and functional objectives necessary to correctly complete the treatment. But why is it necessary? Lack of [...]
The relationship between orthodontics and speech therapy is becoming increasingly close.
Orthodontics, contrary to popular belief, goes beyond simply aligning teeth but also focuses on improving functionality and oral health. However, in certain specific cases, achieving these goals fully involves considering the crucial role of the speech therapist. Let's explore how the integration of speech-language [...]
World Speech Therapy Day: a speciality at cross-purposes with ours
Today is World Speech Therapy Day, and from our dental clinic we want to take the opportunity to claim the importance of a comprehensive health treatment with the intervention of several different specialists for a total rehabilitation of the functions. For this reason, our orthodontic and paediatric dentistry teams communicate frequently with speech therapists from [...]
Which brand of aligners is best?
Although clear aligners have always been linked to Invisalign, the pioneering laboratory in this technology and the most used in the world, in which our clinic holds the category of Diamond Provider (the highest), since we treat more than 400 cases a year, nowadays other brands and brands have appeared [...].
The RNO and its role in dentistry
Neuro-Occlusal Rehabilitation (ONR), although now it is especially in trend, especially thanks to social networks, is a technique developed by Dr. Pedro Planas in 1962. Dr. Planas tried to give a functionalist answer to all the malocclusions that can be found in orthodontic patients. To do so, he tried to take a functionalist [...]
