Brian H. Bergh, DDS, MS, APC of Glendale, CA Uses New State-Of-The-Art Digital Technology System For Precise Placement of Braces
OrthoCAD iQ reduces the number of office visits and many times reduces the length of time spent wearing braces. A 3-D computer model of the teeth is made and the exact placement of braces can be done using computer guidance. Braces can be precisely placed in a shorter amount of time, making the orthodontic appointment more comfortable. Glendale, CA (PRWEB) April 8, 2008 -- Dr. Brian H. Bergh announced today that his office is using OrthoCAD iQ, a computer guidance technology that assists orthodontists with the optimal placement of braces. This revolutionary system reduces the number of office visits a patient must make during the treatment process and many times reduces the length of time spent wearing braces. Historically, orthodontists would either position the brackets manually on each tooth or use dental casts from the laboratory to assist in fitting braces simultaneously to the patient's teeth. However, with both procedures, the orthodontist would merely estimate the appropriate placement using visual judgment. Collectively the OrthoCAD iQ system and the orthodontist ensure a more efficient process with less time and more accuracy than the traditional orthodontic procedure. "With OrthoCAD, the benefits became instantaneously clear. I'm able to treat my patients more efficiently by reducing the need to reposition the braces during treatment and minimize the adjustments that typically are made toward the end of treatment," said Dr. Bergh. "The OrthoCAD system promotes efficient management of patient care and treatment progress as well as allowing me to free up my staff for other procedures. The ability of OrthoCAD to show patients how their teeth can look at the end of treatment -- to truly visualized an end result -- has proven to be a tremendous technological visual for both parents and patients. The skills of the orthodontist, combined with the OrthoCAD iQ technology, ensure that braces are positioned optimally. First, the orthodontist takes an impression of the teeth. The impression is sent to OrthoCAD's laboratory where a computer generated 3D-model of the patient's mouth is created. With the computer model of the patient's mouth, the orthodontist can fine tune the end result before positioning the actual braces. This step enables the orthodontist to view any number of outcomes to achieve optimal placement resulting in a shorter treatment process for the patient. Once the orthodontist approves the final orthodontic procedure, the orthodontist transmits the recommendations to the OrthoCAD laboratory. The OrthoCAD technician integrates the orthodontist's prescription and receives directions from the OrthoCAD iQ system as to where the braces should be placed on the patient's mouth model. Back at the orthodontist's office, the doctor efficiently and comfortably fits the braces on the patient using the customized bracket placement based on the patient's needs. According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), more than five million people in the U.S. and Canada are presently receiving orthodontic treatment, with one in five patients over the age of 18. The AAO also estimates that nearly 75 percent of the population could benefit from orthodontic care to correct common, often inherited problems, such as crowding, spacing, and bad bite; and now recommends that all children receive an orthodontic screening no later than age 7 to identify and evaluate potential problems and determine the best time to begin treatment. For additional information about the OrthoCAD IQ system, contact Dr. Bergh at (818) 242-1173. His office is located at 1111 N. Brand Blvd, Ste 201, Glendale, CA 91202. You can also visit his website at www.bracesbybergh.com. ###
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