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Duke H. Kim, DDS, MAGD
Propel Orthodontics A New Innovative Technique
Ballston Dental Arts
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Propel Orthodontics A New Innovative Technique

Adults seeking orthodontic treatment do so for several reasons malocclusion (or crooked teeth), to improve one's smile, and to help periodontal diseases from progressing, just to list a few. Once a patient has committed to orthodontic treatment the next step is to determine candidacy for clear aligner therapy and the length of time for treatment to complete.

On average, aligners are worn for 22 hours every day for two weeks to achieve the prescribed movements, before the patient is transitioned into the next set of aligners.

This cycle continues for 11 months on average. Fast forward 11 months when another set of aligners are fabricated for a second round of treatment, known as a refinement. This is when the final prescribed movements occur to reach maximum results.

This means that the average patient would be in orthodontics treatment for almost two years. However, Propel Orthodontics has created a system which fast-tracks orthodontic treatment and does not require a refinement.

Propel Orthodontics has patients wearing aligners for 22 hours a day, yet aligner are changed every seven to tendays, versus the traditional two weeks. In a case study done by the Journal of the American Orthodontic Society, when conservative alignment movement was compared with Propel Orthodontics, the results were very dramatic. A 42 year old woman was estimated to be in treatment for 15 months with 24 aligners and an additional three months of refinement. Yet, when utilizing the Propel Orthodontic method, her new treatment time was cut down to only nine months and did not require refinement.

Propel addresses one major issue in adult orthodontics the fact that there is no growth or development. The tissue in adults mouths are less biologically active and adaptive. As a result, tooth movement in adults may be more uncomfortable but more importantly is there is a slower rate of movement.

Propel works with the body's natural ability to remodel the bone by activating and accelerating the bone regeneration to maximal orthodontic levels. Propel Orthodontics have allowed for a significant decrease in case time and improved patients' quality of life, making it an easier choice for patients.

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