Dentist and Doctor Edward Angle’s variations to his orthodontic
Edgewise bracket included the Single Width, Siamese, Lewis, Steiner and
Broussard brackets, or braces. Altogether, over 46 patents are credited
to Angle for his innovative dental tools and techniques in the early
1900’s, still utilized by dentists like Judd Lesser today. Angle also
took the important step of classifying major types of malocclusion, and
establishing the first simple definition of normal occlusion in
dentition.
This first specialty in dentistry, orthodontia, derives from the Greek words orthos, or correct, and dontia, teeth. Modern day orthodontists and specialists in dentofacial orthopedics like Judd Lesser are required to accomplish specialized training after the achievement of the initial dental degree. Orthodontia is hardly new; evidence of metal bands on teeth go back to wires on mummified remains over 2000 years old. Attempts to align teeth and the fit of upper and lower teeth are common, as modern estimates hold that 30% of the population exhibits some degree of malocclusion.
Most modern day orthodontia falls under the category of cosmetic dentistry, as aesthetically pleasing tooth alignment is one of the most desired treatments for dentition. Cosmetic dentistry is a popular field of dental practice today for dentists like Judd Lesser. From dental displacement to modifying facial growth, dental management in dentofacial orthopedics can require a combination of orthodontic appliances and surgery of the jaw. In the United States, orthodontists must achieve an addition year of fellowship training in craniofacial orthodontics to receive certification in the Orthodontic specialty.
This first specialty in dentistry, orthodontia, derives from the Greek words orthos, or correct, and dontia, teeth. Modern day orthodontists and specialists in dentofacial orthopedics like Judd Lesser are required to accomplish specialized training after the achievement of the initial dental degree. Orthodontia is hardly new; evidence of metal bands on teeth go back to wires on mummified remains over 2000 years old. Attempts to align teeth and the fit of upper and lower teeth are common, as modern estimates hold that 30% of the population exhibits some degree of malocclusion.
Most modern day orthodontia falls under the category of cosmetic dentistry, as aesthetically pleasing tooth alignment is one of the most desired treatments for dentition. Cosmetic dentistry is a popular field of dental practice today for dentists like Judd Lesser. From dental displacement to modifying facial growth, dental management in dentofacial orthopedics can require a combination of orthodontic appliances and surgery of the jaw. In the United States, orthodontists must achieve an addition year of fellowship training in craniofacial orthodontics to receive certification in the Orthodontic specialty.
