TMJ and Musculoskeletal System Diagnostics
The starting point for any orthodontic occlusion diagnostics, treatment planning and subsequent therapy should be the physiological mandibular position.
TMJ & Muscular System: Diagnosis & Therapy
The rest position of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the so-called ‘centric relation’, is discussed controversially. As yet there is no clear definition. According to current understanding, the condyles are bilaterally in the most anterosuperior position over the articular tubercle.
Aligner Orthodontics in Children
Aligner orthodontics has established itself over the past two decades as an integral part of orthodontic treatment.
The Attachment-Anchored Appliance for Palatal Expansion
Rapid maxillary expansion was first described in the literature in 1860. After initially facing sharp criticism, it has become the preferred treatment option for transversely underdeveloped upper jaws in children and adolescents.
Digital Occlusal Splints for TMD
Occlusal splints are defined as intraoral devices designed to alter the occlusal relationship between the upper and lower dental arches.
The Digital Workflow in In-Office Aligner Therapy
With the advancement of digitalization over the past 20 years, aligner therapy has become an indispensable treatment alternative in orthodontics.
Mesial Slider & Aligners in the Posterior Region
When planning treatment for missing teeth, the fundamental question arises of how to manage these spaces long-term.
New Textbook Chapter by Dr. Steinmaier (née Funke)
Our practice has made an important contribution to orthodontic professional literature. Our orthodontists Dr. Schupp, Dr. Funke, and Dr. Haubrich have collaborated on a chapter in the new textbook “Fundamentals of Craniofacial Malformations.” The chapter is titled “Orthodontic Therapy in the Context of Orthognathic Surgery” and discusses how orthodontic procedures are applied in the context of orthognathic surgery…
Complex Cases: Aligners and Skeletal Anchorage
This case study, with the participation of our orthodontist Dr. Julia Steinmaier (née Funke), examines the use of aligners combined with skeletal anchorage to treat complex orthodontic cases. The focus is on the innovative use of aligners and the mesial slider system for space closure.
CA Pro Foil: Innovation in Orthodontics
Material properties and first clinical applications of CA Pro, a novel aligner foil The document title Download article Introduction to CA Pro The article introduces the novel aligner foil CA Pro and describes its unique material properties. CA Pro, developed by Scheu Dental, represents an advancement in aligner technology and offers new clinical application possibilities…