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To all dentists who do ortho — what’s the difference between these 2 transpalatal arches? 🤔
🦷 What’s the difference between these 2 transpalatal arches? 🤔 After my previous video, I could tell many of you were curious! 😄
In Part 1 of this series, I’m breaking down how a transpalatal arch made with traditional molar bands is fabricated 🛠️👩🏻⚕️
(And yes… the photo with separators is actually me 🤭 — I know they’re on the lower arch but you get the idea! Fun fact: we placed separators on each other during residency)
Stay tuned for Part 2 — the digital version! 💻✨ If you found this helpful, do give it a like or save — and let me know what else you’d like to see! 💬
🦷 What’s the difference between these 2 transpalatal arches? 🤔 After my previous video, I could tell many were curious about the answer! 😄
In Part 2 of this series, I explain what digitally printed bands are and the differences with traditional molar bands. If you found this helpful, do give it a like or save — and let me know if you’d like to see more content like this! 💬
Understanding facial growth is a fundamental part of orthodontic treatment planning.
Timing and growth assessment matters.
Growth doesn’t occur in just one direction — in orthodontics, we assess growth in three dimensions. Discrepancies across these planes often coexist and influence treatment decisions.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace a consultation with your dentist. This graphic is non-exhaustive and has been intentionally simplified for ease of understanding.
I was bonding the other day and realized how different my approach is now compared to when I first started placing fixed appliances during residency.
Not that what I do now is perfect — but experience definitely changes the little details of how you work. Always learning… maybe I should revisit this again in a few years and see how it changes. 😄
If you are considering aligner treatment or are already partway through your journey, this guide covers everything you need to know — from how aligners work, to what attachment bonding involves, what refinement scans are, and why they are a completely normal and expected part of the process.
Thinking about braces or aligners but not sure what happens at that first appointment? No surprises here — here's exactly what to expect!
If your dentist has mentioned jaw surgery as part of your treatment plan, you probably have a lot of questions. What exactly is it? Why can't braces alone fix the problem? What does the process involve?
Here is an honest, clear guide to help you understand what jaw surgery is and what to expect.
Good oral habits formed in childhood last a lifetime — and as a parent, you play the most important role in setting your child up for a healthy smile. Here is everything you need to know about brushing correctly and preventing tooth decay in little ones.
This year, I plan to share more orthodontic clinical tips on this page. 📚 Today’s topic is on what to do when spaces are not closing during fixed appliance treatment.
I’m also looking forward to learning from everyone in the community. 🤗 Follow for more!
Disclaimer: I do not claim to know it all. This list is non-exhaustive, and the content is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace individual clinical judgement or professional advice.
As part of my Continuing Professional Education (CPE), I attended a lecture on Aesthetic Management of Enamel Lesions by Prof Dr Falk Schwendicke on 15 January, organised by the Singapore Dental Association (SDA).