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E u r o S c i C o n C o n f e r e n c e o n
Dental & Dental
Hygiene
Journal of Dental and Craniofacial Research
ISSN 2576-392X
M a r c h 2 6 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 8
E d i n b u r g h , S c o t l a n d
Dental & Dental Hygiene 2018
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rthodontic appliances do not diagnose or treat a clinical case. They are
tools that, if used properly, will allow us to reach an ideal dental position,
within a functional occlusion, in perfect harmony with the TMJ's and associated
musculature. After diagnosis, a treatment plan is established and we select the
right technique to treat. The interaction of techniques also allows the professional
to be comprehensive to all clinical cases, taking advantage of the best part of
each technique. Alignments, rotations, leveling and intercuspation are easy
to correct with fixed appliances, however the diagnosis may show us the need
for an expansion, giving value to the removable appliance and indication in the
treatment. Orthopedics is also not the answer to all problems although it is the
best solution for early interception of malocclusions, normalizing the functional
spaces and allowing the correction of growth. Aligners can be used with success
in many cases. All the techniques are excellent when well indicated according to
the diagnosis.
Biography
Liana Lima Pinheiro is the Author of the first Brazilian book of
“Lingual Orthodontics
”. She is also the Creator of the first regu-
lar course in Lingual Orthodontics in Brazil, teaching all over the
world. She has a Master’s in Orthodontics and Facial Orthope-
dics, Doctor Degree in Laser in Orthodontics, and is specialized
in Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics. She has a Post-grad-
uate degree in Functional Occlusion. She is the Managing Di-
rector of Oficina De Ortodontia, an Orthodontic School in Brazil.
She is an Honorary Member of the Brazilian Odontology Acade-
my and also Odontology Academy of Rio de Janeiro, an import-
ant title to her professional career not only in recognition of her
clinical and educational work but also her professional success.
lianalimapinheiro@gmail.comClinical cases in orthodontics, removable
appliances, facial orthopedics and
aligners
Liana Lima Pinheiro
Oficina de Ortodontia, Brazil
Liana Lima Pinheiro, J Den Craniofac Res 2018, Volume: 3
DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C1-001