Thomas Sperling, DDS Dr. Thomas Sperling received his dental degree from the Universidad Nacional , Bogotá , Colombia in 1960 and specialized in Orthodontics in Buenos Aires , Argentina 19... [read more]
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Interdisciplinary TX Planning in the Esthetic Zone How Communication among specialists is imperative to great esthetic results.
Orthodontic Camouflage A lecture sharing how to deal with the limitations of orthodontic treatment.
Prosthetic-Orthodontic Symbiosis Interdisciplinary treatment is a must to achieve optimum function, health and esthetic results.
Orthodontics A 4 part course worth 1 CEU
Orthodontics vs Restorative Materials Today's "cosmetically aware" adult patients are seeking out advice and opinions about oral/facial esthetics from dental professionals. Recently, many articles have been published about the "quick fixes" available in esthetic therapy. With the advent of next-generation restorative materials and the ability to predictably bond to remaining tooth structures, some authors advocate composite bonding or veneering of misaligned teeth, rather than orthodontic therapy. Composite bonding or veneering are…
Management of Complex Orthodontic Problems Today implants are commonly used to replace missing teeth in partially edentulous adult orthodontic patients. Because these patients are missing teeth, orthodontic mechanics may be complicated or often impossible because of insufficient anchorage. In these situations, it may be feasible to use the implant initially as an orthodontic anchor to facilitate complex tooth movement and secondarily as an abutment for a crown or fixed prosthesis. This article will discuss the ramifications and requirements…
Effective Teaching Part 1 Today most orthodontists own a laptop computer that is equipped with PowerPoint (Microsoft Corporation) or some other type of presentation software. In addition, most orthodontists use a digital clinical camera with high resolution to gather photographic records of their patients before, during, and after orthodontic treatment. So any orthodontist has the capability to assemble a lecture or presentation for a group of dentists. What if you were invited to give a one-hour presentation about orthodontics…
