Orthodontic treatment completed in a fraction of the time?
Riolo Orthodontics now offers accelerated orthodontic treatment using AcceleDent. Aceledent is designed to work along with conventional orthodontic treatment to accelerate tooth movement. It was clinically proven to move teeth up to 50% faster in a U.S. clinical trial.
The American Lingual Orthodontist Association, (ALOA)
American Lingual Orthodontics Association sponsors an annual education meeting the day before the American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting. The term “lingual” refers to the inside (tongue or palate) surface of the tooth. Lingual braces are attached to that inside surface unlike traditional braces which are fixed to the outside of the teeth. With the braces positioned on […]
Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
Correct diagnosis is a crucial part of all patient’s treatment. As a result of orthodontic records collection and analysis, the orthodontist classifies the patient’s malocclusion. That classification helps determines the treatment that will follow based on knowledge that should be derived from evidence. Although clinical experience may be a guide to clinical decision making, clinicians’ experiences are not […]
Seattle Insiders Guide to Incognito Braces Behind the Teeth
This patient displayed a dental Class II malocclusion and required extractions of her upper first premolars in order to retract her front teeth. Photographs are obtained before treatment and after treatment. A few commonly asked questions are addressed below and for more information check out, seattleorthodontist.com/
Incognito Truely Invisable Braces Behind the Teeth at Riolo Orthodontics
Welcome to Riolo Orthodontics! You have begun an exciting journey to get the smile you have always wanted with the premier orthodontic appliance in the world today. In addition, you have selected the most experienced provider of custom orthodontic solutions in the Pacific Northwest to help you make an amazing transformation. Incognito™ braces behind the teeth represent the […]
What is Wilckodontics® and the PAOO Procedure?
If you’re considering braces but worry about the time you will have to spend in braces; there are treatment options for you! By combining oral surgery with traditional braces, your orthodontic treatment can be completed quicker than you’ve ever imagined. Riolo Orthodontics offers Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics(PAOO) also known as Wilkodontics. Drs Riolo and Bayirli can help you […]
Seattle’s guide to frequently asked Clear Aligner and Invisalign questions
What is the difference between Clear Aligners and Invisalign? Invisalign is a particular clear aligner system like “Kleenex” is a particular type of facial tissue or “Band Aid” is a particular type of stick on bandage. Everyone has heard of Invisalign because its parent company, Align Technology has marketed Invisalign directly to the public. Align Technology has spent […]
Presenting finished cases and discussing lingual braces “tips” in NYC
We are off to the Andez Hotel on 5th avenue to present to a group of Incognito users from all over the country. We are presenting 3 beautifully finished lingual custom braces treatments and a “Clinical Pearl” related to impacted canines. The meeting hosted by 3M Unitek is a gathering of the top providers of lingual braces using […]
Custom Lingual Orthodontics
Custom orthodontic appliances are constructed for each patient with the finished orthodontic result programmed into each patient’s orthodontic braces before the treatment even begins. This means that the patient can actually participate in the design of their smile. Each patient can see there finished “smile” before the treatment even begins.
Riolo Orthodontics has just returned from the PCSO
The Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists The Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists was founded in 1912 and has grown to nearly 3,000 members. PCSO is comprised of component organizations and is the largest constituent organization of the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr Riolo attended the meeting in Anaheim CA and at that meeting was elected to the board of Washingtion State […]