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Self-produced, unfiltered
Self-produced, unfiltered

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. 😄
Aligner treatment is one of the most googled topics in dentistry today — and with so many brands out there, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Social media makes it look simple. But there are questions worth asking before you commit — because aligner treatment is not cheap, and we want to do it once, and do it right.
Here are six things I'd encourage every patient to think about before choosing an aligner brand.
Dental crowns are one of the most commonly performed restorations in Singapore, helping patients restore damaged, weakened, or root canal-treated teeth back to full function.
Root canal treatment is one of the most common dental procedures performed in Singapore, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. If you've been told you need a root canal, you're not alone — and it's far less daunting than it sounds.
This guide covers everything you need to know about root canal treatment — what it involves, what to expect after your appointment, and how to recover well.