Category: Science

Bogdon Bracket Wire Tension diagram showing High, Neutral and Low tensions

Ultima Case Study: Clinical Efficiency With True Straight Wire

Learn from Dr. Frank Bogdon about his career pursuit of the most efficient straight wire and passive self-ligating bracket system for his patients. Once he had converted to using the Damon Ultima System he found that his cases were treating out faster, with fewer office visits and fewer extractions needed.

Jul 10, 2024 5 min
Dental tech holding a set of Spark Clear Aligners in a heart pattern

The Clear Difference: Achieving Fewer Refinements with Aligners

An Orthodontist shares the results of his in-office comparison of two aligner brands to find which achieved more predictable results, fewer refinements, and better patient satisfaction. In our office, we are getting clean, operational data on the efficacy of our treatment before and after deployment of Spark into the practice.

Jun 18, 2024 5 min
Pre-Treatment Xray showing a Class 1 Crowded Malocclussion

Case Study: Class I Crowded Malocclusion With Moderate Crowding

Share a doctor’s experience treating a 48-year-old female patient with a Class I crowded malocclusion with moderate maxillary and mandibular crowding using the Damon Ultima PSL System. The treatment objectives focused on creating space, improving the smile arc, and developing the posterior segments while maintaining proper torque control.

Feb 11, 2024 5 min

Spark - CBCT Tutorial

In this video tutorial, Dr. Karol Miranda talks about the new CBCT features and how to use them on the Approver Software.

Sep 01, 2022 15 min
Spark Clear Aligner

Spark - Control and Flexibility in One

The latest update to Ormco Corp’s Spark Clear Aligner System introduces a new clear aligner material designed specifically for the finishing stage.

Apr 18, 2022
Dr. Trevor Nichols and Dr. Michael DePascale

Spark - Dr. Recommended: #1 Clear Aligners Brand

Year of the Smile with Spark Clear Aligners! Spark was once again featured on TV and online at Arizona Midday and CT Style, endorsed by two top local orthodontists: Dr. Trevor Nichols and Dr. Michael DePascale.*

Jan 10, 2022 10 min

Unsightly Gum Tissue Can Be Treated Non-Surgically To Improve Your Smile

The majority of orthodontic patients come in to see an orthodontist to straighten their teeth and fix other obvious issues such as overcrowding, gaps, overbite, underbite, crossbite, etc. But what many patients don’t often know is getting that “million-dollar smile” can involve more than just aligning teeth, depending on the case.

Aug 27, 2021 5 min

Case Study: Superelastic archwire can achieve efficient movement and reduced trauma

Superelastic archwires have been a staple in orthodontic practices for two decades, but their uniform force delivery has limitations due to varying tooth characteristics. Learn how Drs. David Sarver and W. Eugene Roberts use SmartArchTM multi-force archwires to customize force delivery for each tooth. Clinical studies demonstrate that SmartArchTM archwires outperform traditional archwires, achieving faster and more efficient tooth alignment, reducing treatment time and PDL necrosis, and providing a significant advancement in orthodontic care.

Oct 22, 2019 5 min