Lunch and Learn with Riolo Orthodontics
We have been working to get the word out to the dental community regarding orthodontic treatment options involving lingual custom orthodontic appliances. These braces placed behind the teeth open new esthetic treatment options for patients as well as a powerful treatment alternatives for orthodontists.
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 […]
Thumb/Digit Sucking
Sucking of the hand, fingers, or thumb has been observed in utero as early as 29 weeks of gestation and is a nearly universal phenomenon in healthy newborns. Hand or digit sucking is usually harmless, but if it persists, can be associated with a number of problematic sequelae.
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 […]
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) […]
“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 […]
Next Gen Orthodontics: 3D printing to fabricate In-house custom appliances
In-house custom orthodontics is on the horizon. With the advent of of accurate and inexpensive resin 3D printing it is now obvious to many that in-house clear aligners are the future of specialty orthodontic care. As market penetration of intraoral scanner approaches 100% among orthodontic specialists the means to manifest these “models” physically cannot be far behind. Over […]
2019 Moyers Symposium: 3D printing Orthodontic Braces
Seattle Orthodontist Chris Riolo spoke at the 2019 Moyers Symposium giving a lecture titled, Digital Technology in Orthodontics: a custom appliance revolution on the horizon. We presented progress we have made developing a “in-house” 3D metal printed custom orthodontic appliance system. Dr Riolo began by explaining that orthodontic is experiencing “disruptive innovation”. In health care, disruptive innovation involves technologies, products, […]