Which Prescription Should We Use? Comparison Between Bracket Manufacturers & Tips for Individualized Prescription Selection
Lecture Description
Introduction : Selection of adequate bracket prescriptions for each patient became an important factor in the convenience and outcome of orthodontic treatment. However, there are difficulties in using fully tailored prescriptions for each patient due to limitations in the manufacturer's prescription selection options and difficulties in bracket inventory management . Therefore, in this presentation I would like to explain 1. key characteristics and differences between manufacturers' prescriptions 2. Tips for choosing a prescription adequate for each individual patient 3. Tips for managing bracket inventory in clinical practice.
Discussion : In order for your treatment to go as planned, you need to know what your bracket prescription is. Surprisingly, there is a difference between manufacturers even for prescriptions with the same name (MBT or Roth, etc). For reference, a few manufacturers provide special prescriptions (low torque, etc). Then which prescription should we use? Clinically useful individualized selection points will be discussed. Regarding upper incisors, I will introduce a simple cephalometric analysis method for selecting a prescription suitable for each patient. Canine prescriptions also require concerns for establishing canine guidance related to archforms. In molars, the prescription needs adequate selection depending on the crown morphology or presence of prothesises. Finally I will introduce clinical inventory management for various prescriptions in our clinic.
Conclusion : By accurately recognizing the bracket prescriptions of various manufacturers, creating an efficient and appropriate system for selecting and using a prescription suitable for each patient, treatment efficiency and treatment results can be improved.
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