orthodontics In summary

Has MARPE Found Its Place? Join me for our first podcast of 2026 looking at Miniscrew AssistedExpansion, and where this treatment modality currently stands in clinicalpractice. With discussions of different designs (MSE Vs MARPE), rapid andslow activation protocols, orthopaedic effects, and predictors of success.   Thispodcast is a summary based on an excellent lecture from Angle-Net by DanieleCantarella and Benedict Wilmes. 01:18 – MSE vs MARPE designs: key differences03:55 – Anchorage, bone quality, and force delivery05:29 – Skeletal effects: parallel suture split and expansion amounts06:42 – Asymmetry, resistance areas, and biomechanics07:00 – Class III correction: where MARPE really adds value09:26 – Rapid vs slow activation and what actually happens to bone10:28 – Predicting success: age limits, failure rates, and when to considersurgery#MARPE#MSE#expansion#orthodontics#orthodonticsinsummary#Farooqahmed#Orthodontics#dentalpodcast#orthodonticcommunity

Reflections on 20 years in Orthodontics | Orthodontics In Interview | BJÖRN LUDWIG“We focused so much ontechnology that maybe we neglected diagnostics.” “Anecdotal is inspiring,but we need evidence for the average orthodontist.” “If we don’t protectacademic journals, orthodontics becomes vulnerable,  legally and professionally.” “Orthodontics grows whenwe are open, critical, and enquiring.”   In this special episode, I’m joined by BjörnLudwig for a reflective conversation recorded during the few weeks of hispublic speaking career, as he brings his landmark Ortho 50 series to aclose. We look back on two decades of clinical practice, academic leadership,and contribution to the orthodontic community, and ask whether modernorthodontics has truly improved on the outcomes of the 1990s. We discuss evidence versus clinicalexperience, the impact of technology on diagnosis and treatment planning, thepressures facing academic publishing, and the evolving role of key opinionleaders. Björn also speaks candidly about family, health, Oscar and legacy, andhis decision to step back from speaking in orthodontics, offering thoughtfulinsight into what really matters in an orthodontic career.  02:41 – Why is today’s orthodontics nobetter than the outcomes in the 1990s?04:54 – How do we improve outcomes intoday’s clinical practice?06:36 – Evidence vs experience: shouldwe trust trials or clinical experience?09:13 – When research proves us wrong, howshould orthodontists respond?11:19 – The role of your parents inshaping your orthodontic career14:06 – As Editor-in-Chief of Kieferorthopädie,what changes have you seen over the last decade?17:59 – Do Key Opinion Leaders help orharm orthodontics?21:37 – Quick fire: proudest research, 3best clinical tools, and 3 biggest clinical regrets27:52 – What advice would you give tothe next generation of orthodontists?29:51 – Health, Ortho 50, and knowingwhen to step back Click on the link below to view previous episodes, to refresh topics,pick up tricks and stay up to date.  Please like and subscribe if you find it useful! #OrthodonticsInSummary#BjörnLudwig#Orthodontics#ortho50#TADs#OrthodonticEvidence#OrthodonticsInInterview#FarooqAhmed#OrthodonticBiomechanics#OrthodonticResearch #DentalEducation Farooq Ahmed 🕒Timestamps of Key Questions & Answers

“Even though the panelistswere huge aligner users, the statements are not so in favour of aligners, they are surprisingly reasonable.” “It’s very difficult to find a real aligner experts without a conflict of interest. Almost impossible.” “If you explain the differences honestly, most of my extraction patients choose fixed appliances. I’m not selling aligners.” “Direct printing is the real breakthrough, but right now it has too many shortcomings to be a standard technology.” “I am pessimistic. We must fight for our profession — against the idea that technology can replace orthodontists.” In this episode, I’m joined by Vincenzo D'Antò, lead author and contributing author of this year’s two major consensusstatements on clear aligners. We explore the key findings from these landmark papers and how they translate into real-world clinical practice. Vincenzo shares his own views on aligners, their limitations, and his pragmatic approach to integrating hybrid mechanics, particularly skeletal anchorage, into alignertreatment. We discuss recent innovations in aligner therapy, distinguishing those with genuine clinical value from those that are ineffective. We also hear Vincenzo’s candid concerns about the future of orthodontics.  03:00 – Why did youcreate this Delphi aligner consensus?05:03 – How were thealigner experts selected for the study?06:51 – Do conflictsof interest affect aligner consensus statements?11:49 – Crowding: Whydoes the Alharfi 2025 SR show better outcomes for aligners?15:49 – 7 vs 10 vs 14days: How often should patients change aligners?20:03 – Are complexmovement failures a design flaw or inherent to aligners?22:19 – What trulylimits clear aligner biomechanics?25:46 – Is hybridorthodontics the future of predictable aligner treatment?29:35 – What hybridmechanics do you use most in practice?32:05 – Can wereliably treat extraction cases with aligners?36:03 – Is betterOHRQoL worth compromised occlusal outcomes?39:11 – Do alignerswork for growing patients, or is this just marketing?41:34 – Why ishigh-quality aligner research still so weak?44:30 – Final advice:What should orthodontists focus on for the future? Click on the link below to view previous episodes, to refresh topics,pick up tricks and stay up to date.  Please like and subscribe if you find it useful! Please visit the website for this interview podcast:https://orthoinsummary.com/is-there-really-a-consensus-on-aligners-a-delphi-author-explains-orthodontics-in-interview-vincenzo-danto/ Spotify podcasts for other platforms YouTubehttps://youtu.be/jpMUbYINxzg #OrthodonticsInSummary#VINCENZOD'ANTO#Orthodontics#ClearAligners#AlignerTherapy#HybridOrthodontics#SkeletalAnchorage#TADs#OrthodonticEvidence#OrthodonticsInInterview#FarooqAhmed#VincenzoDAnto#OrthodonticBiomechanics#OrthodonticResearch  Farooq Ahmed🕒Timestamps of Key Questions & Answers

Retention, What Should We Do Now? Join me for a update on retention, I explore a review of currentliterature and what the changes are recommended to our retention protocols,research of stability,  critical look of retainerfailures and factors to consider in design and location of fixedretainers, as well as monitoring recommendations based on Clinical PracticeGuidelines. This podcast is based on recent literature as well as two excellentlectures from this year’s British Orthodontic Conference by Marie Cornelis(Australia) and Simon Littlewood (UK).  Recommendations for the maxilla:·     Low risk of relapse = Removable retainer (polyethyleneor polyurethane)·     High risk of relapse = Dual retention with fixedand removable retainers·     Fixed retainero  3-3 if occlusion allows, most likely 2-2 designunless high risk of canine relapseo  Location slightly gingival due to occlusalforces and account for Increase in overbite with age (Littlewood)   Recommendations for the mandible Lower archo  Low risk of relapse = fixed retainerso  High risk of relapse = dual archo  Fixed retainer 3-3§ Position slightly incisal Mandible: slightlymore incisal, greater cleanability, less gingival inflammation  – Petsos 2023 Monitoring regime·     1 month – fixed retainer (greatest timepoint offailure)·     3 month – removable retainer (motivation ofcompliance)·     Every 3-4 months Wouters 2018·     1 year retention necessary  Wouters 2018·     Annual check-up Wouters 2018o  Greater likelihood of compliance if annualcheck-upo  General dentist Improve compliance·     2/3rds stop wearing after 4 years,All-Moghrabi 2018·     Visual photo of relapse to patient and parentsincreased compliance Vs patient only or instructions only Lin 2015 (1.5Hrsgreater wear)                                                          Clinical PracticeGuideline For Orthodontic Retention Wouters 2019 (open access paper)  

 “The purpose of Dental Monitoringisn’t to disconnect you from your patient, it’s to make sure you see them atthe right moment for the right reason.” “Fix problems early andyou don’t have problems. If you intercept an issue straight away, you can oftenavoid side effects altogether.” “If you don’t change yourprotocol, DM won’t reduce appointments, you do. The technology empowers smarterscheduling, not magic.” “AI isn’t replacingorthodontists. It’s replicating their eyes, helping you catch what you’d wantto see, every single week.” In this episode, I’m joined by PhilippeSalah, CEO and founder of DentalMonitoring. We explore the evolution of AI-based remote monitoring in orthodontics, how it aims to change the way we communicate with patients, provide data of our practice but also where the evidence remains mixed. Philippe addresses questions on reliability, patient compliance, and the impact on rapport when monitoring replaces in-personvisits. We discuss the real-world challenges of cost, protocol adaptation and workflow change, as well as the future role of AI, sustainability, and data-driven insight in clinical practice. 02:07 – How did youcome up with the concept of Dental Monitoring?08:50 – How accurateis Dental Monitoring, and what happens if the AI misses something?13:55 – Where do yousee the benefits of Dental Monitoring if studies show limited reduction invisits or treatment time?18:56 – Is remotemonitoring less able to build patient rapport compared to in-person officevisits?24:53 – DentalMonitoring comes at a financial cost, what is the return on investment forclinicians?29:48 – Is DentalMonitoring for every patient, given compliance and scanning challenges?33:02 – AI consumesglobal energy resources, how does Dental Monitoring address environmentalresponsibility?36:52 – Tell us aboutDental Monitoring Insights and how it impacts clinical practice.42:28 –What advicewould you give to orthodontists  Click on the link below to view previous episodes, to refresh topics,pick up tricks and stay up to date.🕒Timestamps of Key Questions & Answers#OrthodonticsInSummary#DentalMonitoring#AIinOrthodontics#DigitalOrthodontics#RemoteMonitoring#OrthodonticInnovation#AlignerTechnology#OrthodonticEvidence#FutureOfOrthodontics#FarooqAhmedFarooq Ahmed