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December 1, 1901 Clarity Ultra,Self-Ligated Mechanics Successful Treatment Outcomes Using 3M™ Clarity™ Ultra Self-Ligating Brackets Bonded with a Digital Flash-Free Bonding TechniqueSuccessful Treatment Outcomes Using 3M™ Clarity™ Ultra Self-Ligating Brackets Bonded with a Digital Flash-Free Bonding Technique
See how efficient bonding and mechanics resolve a Class II deep bite case using esthetic appliances.
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December 1, 1901 Forsus™ Class II Correctors Effects of Class II Treatment Using 3M™ Forsus™ Class II CorrectorEffects of Class II Treatment Using 3M™ Forsus™ Class II Corrector
An in vivo study of the type of correction that can be achieved with this fixed functional appliance.
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Ultra,Clarity™ Advanced,Clarity™ Aligners,Incognito™ System,APC™ Adhesive,SmartClip™ Brackets,Forsus™ Class II Correctors Esthetic Treatment,Digital Flash-Free Bonding,Custom Orthodontics,Bonding Solutions,Class II Correction,Prevention,Practice Management,Practice Marketing,Ligated Mechanics,Lingual Mechanics,Combination Treatment,Interdisciplinary Topics SEO Fundamentals, Part 1 – Four Ways to Make Your Orthodontic Website SEO FriendlySEO Fundamentals, Part 1 – Four Ways to Make Your Orthodontic Website SEO Friendly
Practical tips to make the most of your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts, Part 1.
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Ultra,Clarity™ Advanced,Clarity™ Aligners,Incognito™ System,APC™ Adhesive,SmartClip™ Brackets,Forsus™ Class II Correctors Esthetic Treatment,Digital Flash-Free Bonding,Custom Orthodontics,Bonding Solutions,Class II Correction,Prevention,Practice Management,Practice Marketing,Ligated Mechanics,Lingual Mechanics,Combination Treatment,Interdisciplinary Topics SEO Fundamentals, Part 2: Optimizing Titles and DescriptionsSEO Fundamentals, Part 2: Optimizing Titles and Descriptions
Practical tips to make the most of your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts, Part 2.
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Ultra,Clarity™ Advanced,Clarity™ Aligners,Incognito™ System,APC™ Adhesive,SmartClip™ Brackets,Forsus™ Class II Correctors Esthetic Treatment,Digital Flash-Free Bonding,Custom Orthodontics,Bonding Solutions,Class II Correction,Prevention,Practice Management,Practice Marketing,Ligated Mechanics,Lingual Mechanics,Combination Treatment,Interdisciplinary Topics SEO Fundamentals, Part 3: Keeping Images/Videos on a Search Engine’s “Radar”SEO Fundamentals, Part 3: Keeping Images/Videos on a Search Engine’s “Radar”
Practical tips to make the most of your Ortho Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts, Part 3
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Ultra,Clarity™ Advanced,Clarity™ Aligners,Incognito™ System,APC™ Adhesive,SmartClip™ Brackets,Forsus™ Class II Correctors Esthetic Treatment,Digital Flash-Free Bonding,Custom Orthodontics,Bonding Solutions,Class II Correction,Prevention,Practice Management,Practice Marketing,Ligated Mechanics,Lingual Mechanics,Combination Treatment,Interdisciplinary Topics SEO Fundamentals, Part 4: Links and URLsSEO Fundamentals, Part 4: Links and URLs
Practical tips to make the most of your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts, Part 4.
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December 1, 1901 Incognito™ System Lingual Mechanics Improving Facial Profile and Correction of a Class II Division 1 Malocclusion by Extraction of Four Premolars in a Lingual Orthodontic Appliance TherapyImproving Facial Profile and Correction of a Class II Division 1 Malocclusion by Extraction of Four Premolars in a Lingual Orthodontic Appliance Therapy
Esthetic treatment of complex extraction cases are feasible with customized lingual appliances.
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December 1, 1901 Practice Management APC™ Adhesive Elevate efficiencies: Why I chose 3M™ APC™ Adhesive Coated Appliances for my practice.Elevate efficiencies: Why I chose 3M™ APC™ Adhesive Coated Appliances for my practice.
Learn how one ortho office used 3M™ APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive Coated Appliances to transform their practice.
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Advanced,Incognito™ System Esthetic Treatment,Lingual Mechanics,Combination Treatment,Interdisciplinary Topics Efficiency of Open Bite Treatment Using a Combination of 3M™ Incognito™ Appliance System and 3M™ Clarity™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets for Patient Suffering from Obstructive Sleep ApneaEfficiency of Open Bite Treatment Using a Combination of 3M™ Incognito™ Appliance System and 3M™ Clarity™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets for Patient Suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea
See how Dr. Obach-Dejean uses a muti-discipilinary approach to treat an open bite on a patient suffering from obstructive sleep apnea using a combination treatment.
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Ultra Esthetic Treatment,Digital Flash-Free Bonding,Ligated Mechanics Bringing Even More Clarity to our 3M™ Clarity™ Ultra SystemBringing Even More Clarity to our 3M™ Clarity™ Ultra System
This article outlines the attributes of 3M™ Clarity™ Ultra Self-ligating Brackets, provides additional clarification and tips when using the brackets, and offers comparisons to other competitive products.
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Advanced,APC™ Adhesive Esthetic Treatment,Digital Flash-Free Bonding,Bonding Solutions,Combination Treatment Managing Labially Displaced Canines with an Esthetic Ceramic Appliance SystemManaging Labially Displaced Canines with an Esthetic Ceramic Appliance System
Ceramic brackets can be used in complex treatment without a sacrifice in efficiency, as shown in this case study of resolving labially displaced canines and crowding in a relatively short time.
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Ultra,Clarity™ Aligners Esthetic Treatment,Practice Management The Challenges of Change, and the Ways to WinThe Challenges of Change, and the Ways to Win
Change can be challenging but it is also an opportunity.
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December 1, 1901 Ligated Mechanics Clarity™ Ultra Engaging with Self-Ligation: An Interview with Dr. Lisa AlvetroEngaging with Self-Ligation: An Interview with Dr. Lisa Alvetro
How the archwire creates force through deflection is often overlooked. We talk with Dr. Alverto about archwire sequence, active vs. passive systems, the advantage of lightweight wires and more.
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December 1, 1901 Practice Management,Practice Marketing Take Charge of our FutureTake Charge of our Future
Learn how working together and education are key to thriving in the rapidly changing orthodontic market.
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December 1, 1901 Digital Flash-Free Bonding APC™ Adhesive Digital Flash-Free Bonding: How to Create an Effective Bonding Procedure in a Fully Digital WorkflowDigital Flash-Free Bonding: How to Create an Effective Bonding Procedure in a Fully Digital Workflow
With digital advancements such as digital scanners, planning software, 3D printers and advanced bonding technology, a powerful workflow that makes the indirect bonding protocol much more attractive.
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December 1, 1901 Esthetic Treatment,Lingual Mechanics Incognito™ System Torque Control and Expression in the Customized 3M™ Incognito™ Appliance System: Facts and Clinical AspectsTorque Control and Expression in the Customized 3M™ Incognito™ Appliance System: Facts and Clinical Aspects
This article presents, compares and discusses the differences between lingual and buccal torque clinical manifestations. Furthermore, some positive aspects of the torque mechanics of the lingual fixed appliances will be illustrated by some clinical examples.
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Aligners,Clarity™ Ultra™ Self-Ligating Brackets Building Upon Our Foundation
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December 1, 1901 Esthetic Treatment,Clarity™ Advanced Esthetic Treatment,Clarity™ Advanced Orthodontic Retreatment in Adult Patient with 3M™ Clarity ™ Advanced Ceramic BracketsOrthodontic Retreatment in Adult Patient with 3M™ Clarity ™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets
More adults today seek orthodontic treatment. Thanks to the advent of esthetic brackets, they can correct imperfections in a discreet way. Learn more about how 3M helps patients and providers protect appearance while achieving results.
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December 1, 1901 Excellere
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December 1, 1901 APC™ Adhesive,Clarity™ Ultra™ Self-Ligating Brackets 3M™ Clarity™ Ultra Self-Ligating Brackets Announced
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December 1, 1901 Incognito™ Appliance System,Clarity™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets The Evolution of a Hybrid Technique with the 3M™ Incognito™ and 3M™ Clarity™ Advanced AppliancesThe Evolution of a Hybrid Technique with the 3M™ Incognito™ and 3M™ Clarity™ Advanced Appliances
Samuel Wise, DDS, MS
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Aligners Using Aligners in Interdisciplinary Treatment to Deliver Esthetic SolutionsUsing Aligners in Interdisciplinary Treatment to Deliver Esthetic Solutions
Ryan McComb, DMD, MS
Los Angeles, California -
December 1, 1901 SmartClip™ Brackets,Forsus™ Class II Corrector A “Smart” Take on Orthodontics
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December 1, 1901 APC™ Adhesive,Clarity™ Ultra™ Self-Ligating Brackets Form meets function: Science and Technology that lead to the 3M™ Clarity™ Ultra Self-Ligating BracketsForm meets function: Science and Technology that lead to the 3M™ Clarity™ Ultra Self-Ligating Brackets
Armineh Khachatoorian
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December 1, 1901 SmartClip™ Brackets,MBT™ System How to handle a difficult case with 3M™ SmartClip™ Self-Ligating Brackets – to make it easierHow to handle a difficult case with 3M™ SmartClip™ Self-Ligating Brackets – to make it easier
David Fleitman, DDS
Herzelia, Israel -
December 1, 1901 ,Incognito™ Appliance System A reliable way to correct a Skeletal and Dental Class II, Div. I malocclusion with the 3M™ Incognito™ Lingual Appliance SystemA reliable way to correct a Skeletal and Dental Class II, Div. I malocclusion with the 3M™ Incognito™ Lingual Appliance System
Roberto Stradi, DDS,
Orthodontic Spec.,
MSc Lingual Orthodontics
Caserta, Italy -
December 1, 1901 ,Clarity™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets Crowding and protrusion treated by unusual extractions
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December 1, 1901 ,Incognito™ Appliance System 3M™ Incognito™ Dynamic Wire Offset: The science behind an improvement in archwire-bracket adaptation3M™ Incognito™ Dynamic Wire Offset: The science behind an improvement in archwire-bracket adaptation
Ralf Paehl
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Aligners Digital Workflows: Enabling Choice-Based Esthetic Treatment
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December 1, 1901 Esthetic Treatment APC™ Adhesive Digital Flash-Free Bonding – An Evolutionary Step in Bracket Placement
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December 1, 1901 Optimizing Your “Digital Address” – Why Orthodontic Practices Should Care About SEOOptimizing Your “Digital Address” – Why Orthodontic Practices Should Care About SEO
Tammy Torbert
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December 1, 1901 Digital Flash-Free Bonding Clarity™ Aligners Introducing 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners
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December 1, 1901 Custom Orthodontics Clarity™ Aligners A New Approach to Aligner Orthodontic Treatment
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December 1, 1901 Clarity™ Aligners A Q & A with Dr. Herbert Hughes
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December 1, 1901 Bonding Solutions APC™ Adhesive My 15-year experience with the 3M™ APC™ Adhesive Coated Appliance SystemMy 15-year experience with the 3M™ APC™ Adhesive Coated Appliance System
Kirk R. Davies
DDS, MS
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December 1, 1901 Class II Correction ,Clarity™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets A Digital Smile Design with the 3M™ Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic brackets: A perfect synergyA Digital Smile Design with the 3M™ Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic brackets: A perfect synergy
Riccardo Riatti
DDS, MS, Specialist in
Orthodontics
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December 1, 1901 Prevention ,Incognito™ Appliance System A hybrid approach: Maximizing esthetics in a complex occlusionA hybrid approach: Maximizing esthetics in a complex occlusion
Jeremiah Sturgill
DMD, MPH, DHEd
Johnson City, Tenn.,
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December 1, 1901 Practice Management ,Incognito™ Appliance System Improvement of the smile of a class III adult patient using customized lingual appliancesImprovement of the smile of a class III adult patient using customized lingual appliances
Omur Polat-Ozsoy
DDS, Ph.D.
Ankara, Turkey -
December 1, 1901 Practice Marketing MBT™ System,Clarity™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets Successful treatment outcomes using the 3M™ Clarity™ ADVANCED bracketsSuccessful treatment outcomes using the 3M™ Clarity™ ADVANCED brackets
Patrice Pellerin
DMD, Cert. Ortho. FICD,
FIADFE
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December 1, 1901 Ligated Mechanics APC™ Adhesive,Clarity™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets Blend in. Be Bold.
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December 1, 1901 Self-Ligating Mechanics ,Incognito™ Appliance System Lingual correction of a complex Class III malocclusion: Esthetic treatment without sacrificing quality resultsLingual correction of a complex Class III malocclusion: Esthetic treatment without sacrificing quality results
Christopher S. Riolo
DDS, M.S, Ph.D.
Seattle, WA -
December 1, 1901 Lingual Mechanics SmartClip™ Brackets Orthodontic retreatment with 3M™ Clarity™ SL Self-Ligating Appliance System for a traumatic anterior edge-to-edge occlusion with periodontal implicationsOrthodontic retreatment with 3M™ Clarity™ SL Self-Ligating Appliance System for a traumatic anterior edge-to-edge occlusion with periodontal implications
Rodrigo del Pozo
DDS, Ph.D.
Santa Marta, Magdalena,
Colombia -
December 1, 1901 Combination Treatment ,Incognito™ Appliance System 3M™ Incognito™ Appliance System extraction case study
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December 1, 1901 Interdisciplinary Topics APC™ Adhesive,Clarity™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets What does 3M mean to our practice? A perspective by Dr. Adriano Farina.What does 3M mean to our practice? A perspective by Dr. Adriano Farina.
Adriano Farina
DMD, M.Sc., FRCD(C)
Pointe-Claire, Quebec -
December 1, 1901 Oral Care Portal APC™ Adhesive,Clarity™ Advanced Ceramic Brackets Gaining a competitive advantage in today’s complex marketplaceGaining a competitive advantage in today’s complex marketplace
Tammy Torbert
Global Category Manager,
3M Oral Care
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