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 […]
Orthodontic questions and answers with Dr Riolo
What are custom orthodontic appliances? Custom orthodontic appliances are made specifically for a single individual; these appliances are “programmed” to straighten a specific individuals teeth and therefore will not work for any other patient. There are many types of custom appliances, these appliances are customized in different ways. In some cases only the bracket (like the Insignia bracket system) […]
SureSmile, Invisalign, Incognito
At Riolo Orthodontics we use our custom orthodontic appliance technology to allows you to view your final orthodontic treatment results before you begin your treatment. We build in your individual treatment result into your custom orthodontic appliance. We do this by digitally scanning your teeth and producing a digital model of your “crooked” teeth (see the digital […]
We are heading to San Francisco for the 2015 annual AAO meeting
The American Association of orthodontists are holding their annual meeting in San Francisco May 15th through the 19th and our office will be there. We will be attending lectures and working to stay on the cutting edge of orthodontic technology as well as having a little fun! We will also be attending the ALOA, American Lingual Orthodontic
“Do It Yourself” orthodontics?
The public should be wary of two companies, SmileCareClub and CrystalBraces, that are now offering orthodontic aligners for adults and older teenagers. Unlike products like “Invisalign” that use used under the supervision of a dental professional these aligners attempt to straighten their teeth at home with the assistance of a customer representative rather than a prescribing dental professional; this […]
2015 Health Fair at the Medical Dental Building
Riolo Orthodontics is participating at the 2015 Medical Dental Building Health Fair. We have a table setup with information regarding esthetic orthodontic treatment options including Invisalign and Incognito braces behind the teeth. Cali and Stephanie have our TruDef intraoral scanner on display along with the Invisalign clincheck software. We are offering fee initial orthodontic records including the digital […]
3D Printer
The office now has a new Form Labs 3D printer We use the 3D printer to print models of your teeth and create retainers, aligners and many other orthodontic appliances. Combined with the 3D digital scanner it can create models of your teeth that are much more accurate. Furthermore this method will create a more accurate retainer compared to the […]
Riolo Orthodontics: expand our 3D printing capabilities
INNOVATION AND CUTTING EDGE OF DIGITAL DENTISTRY Riolo Orthodontics has been using our FormLabs2 printer for a year and it has improve care and convenience for our patients. 3D printing enables us to provide same day retainers and incorporate provisional replacement teeth into your orthodontic appliance. These advantages have resulted in a large increase in demand for […]
American Association of Orthodontists 2018 annual meeting in Washington DC.
Riolo orthodontics is going to the 2018 annual meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists in Washington DC. Dr Riolo will be speaking on Sunday May 6th at the AAO meeting for the 4rd straight year. This year Cali will also be speaking on 3D printing on Monday May 7th and leading a “Hands On” workshop on 3D […]