Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction

Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction 7 The following article is an Excerpt from Dr. Truitt’s speech to the Colegio Nacional De CiRujanos Dentistas, A.C. Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction is a relatively new area in modern dentistry.It has been complicated by the fact...

Dento Facial Orthopedics & Orthodontics

Dento Facial Orthopedics & Orthodontics 7 Understanding maxilo-facial orthopaedics has become the foundation for modern orthodontics. Over eighty five percent of all patients have some type of maxillary deficiency.This deficiency may express itself as a...

Cutting Edge Orthodontics

Cutting Edge Orthodontics 7 Dr. J. W. Truitt B.S., D.D.S. I began practising orthodontics in 1967 when the tools of the trade included:   Starting each case in a Jaraback arch that could easily take an hour or so to fabricate. Expecting the patient to...

Contemporary Orthodontics vs. Maxillofacial Orthopedics

Contemporary Orthodontics vs. Maxillofacial Orthopedics 7 Editorial: Dr. John Wellington (Skip) Truitt Contemporary Orthodontics vs. Maxillofacial Orthopedics “Where is the general dentist? “ Contemporary Orthodontics is predicated on the concept that a child’s...

The Role of Arch Development in Orthodontics

The Role of Arch Development in Orthodontics 7 For many years there has been conflicting opinion and even conflicting research in the value and stability of arch development. One faction steadfastly maintains that arches can not be expanded and remain stable,...