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Riolo Orthodontics now has intraoral scanning technology
Riolo orthodontics now has the ability to produce accurate digital models without messy PVS impressions using intraoral scanning. These digital impressions serve as an initial record of the patient malocclusion, can be used to produce diagnostic digital setups as well as be used to order orthodontic appliances including custom Incognito braces behind the teeth.
Braces behind the teeth
Riolo Orthodontics is working to stay on top of the new digital technology. We are number one provider of Incognito braces behind the teeth and now will be the only orthodontic provider in Seattle to offer these leading edge braces with the need for impressions to manufacture these custom braces.
Orthodontics
What is Orthodontics? The term itself comes from two Greek words: “orthos,” which means right or correct and “odon,” which is the Greek word for tooth. Orthodontics is a “special kind” of dentistry involving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for crooked, crowded or protruding teeth is “malocclusion,” which means “bad
Wilckodontics
Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (AOO) Procedure or Wilckodontics Wilckodontics or AOO combines orthodontic treatment and periodontal surgery to facilitate the safe and rapid movement of teeth through the jawbone. Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (AAO) or “Wilckodontics” was developed in order to give many people the options of much shorter treatment times without comprimising treatment. In addition, many patients present for
AAO Midwinter Meeting
We will be attending the American Association of orthodontists midwinter meeting February 8th, 9th and 10th. This meeting is a combined orthodontic and periodontic meeting concentrating on interdisciplinary patient care including complex periodontal issues that are frequently complicating factors in adult lingual (braces behind the teeth) treatment. Dr Riolo will be concentrating on orthodontic topics
Thanks for 2012!
Happy New Year and thanks to our Seattle orthodontic patients that have made Riolo Orthodontics the largest and most succesfull lingual orthodontic practice in the Pacific Northwest.