Braces Go High Tech!

A technology, which has been over 10 years in the making, is taking the orthodontic field by storm. Insignia is a concept whereby a patients teeth are uploaded into a 3D computer software program.

Once scanned into the software, the teeth are aligned into an ideal fit and aesthetic positions to enhance the smile. Braces are then custom made for each specific tooth movement and correction which enhance treatment results and decreases your over all treatment time. Dr. Thomas is a certified trained user of this technology.

Additionally, the software program then makes custom patient specific wires which work in conjunction with the custom braces delivering optimal forces and positioning toward a fantastic final result. The combination of High Tech tooth positioning in 3D, custom braces, and custom wires makes for fewer appointments and a decrease in over all treatment times.

Doesn’t this sound great? Visit http://www.ormco.com/index/ormco-products-insignia and see how amazing this new technology works!

American Association of Orthodontists Meeting in DC

Wow, great times in our Nations Capital! Poway Braces & Dr. Thomas attended 4 full days worth of AAO classes and now are dining across from the White House of all places. Tonight we are visiting the Lincoln Memorial and the Kennedy Center – very exciting! Did you know Dr Thomas graduated from Georgetown Universities Dental school and Orthodontic programs in the Kennedy Center?
A few of our continuing education courses included up to date information about TMJ causes & potential future treatment methods, computerized patient customized treatment (Insignia), advances with early treatment for young children (6-8 yrs old), custom mouth guards with braces and treatment techniques using small temporary ancor devices to correct problems which used to require invasive jaw surgery.

Computerized Custom Braces and Wires

In this age of high technology, can you believe we are just now coming out with Computerized Custom Damon Braces and Wires for our orthodontic patients? This technology has been used by Invisalign - and everyone's heard of them right?? PowayBraces and Dr. Thomas are excited to promote the most advanced high tech method in the Orthodontic Field.

"Insignia" is a revolution for Braces! Visit its web site and read what you think for yourself:

http://www.insigniasmile.com

What is Insignia you may ask? Simply put, it's a system whereby Orthodontists are able to put a 100% accurate model of your teeth into a software program and then correct your bite even before you've started treatment. Once your ideal bite has been achieved within the software, custom Damon Braces are then made for each individual tooth - something never before possible. In doing this, we are able to customize your treatment precisely - solving crowding / spacing problems and enabling treatment completion as quickly, comfortably, and detailed as you deserve.

Dr Thomas and his team at powaybraces are certified providers of Insignia and can share with you how it works and show you specific examples of treated patients. Check out our web site to find much more detail about us and the advanced technology we provide!

• Insignia can reduce your treatment time by up to 25%
• Insignia advances the science and art of braces beyond capabilities seen with traditional braces
• Insignia helps develop a precise treatment plan for your specific unique needs