Vu Orthodontics

Our emphasis is patient service to achieve best quality. We take time to explain and educate the patients so they could have the best care possible. We strive to have a reputation of excellent service. With recent developments in orthodontics, which include self-ligation braces, three-dimensional (3-D) imaging, orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs), laser, the complexity has increased significantly for choices of orthodontic treatments that yield most efficacy (effectiveness).The biomechanics employed is continually and carefully evaluated for each patient because patients come with different conditions.

Although CBCT (cone-beam CT) is designed for dental specialists and general dentists, chiropractors who specialize in Cervical may benefit greatly from utilizing CBCT. The effective dose of ionizing radiation given by a medical CT (fan-beam CT) is estimated as about 100 times more than that given by a dental CT (cone-beam CT).

When the bracket is loose, but the wire is not poking the patient's cheek or lip, then this is not considered as an emergency. It may be annoying, but there is no harm. When the wire is poking the patient, causing pain or ulceration or both, then this is truly an emergency. For emergency, please call our office for an immediate appointment, so we can take care of you.

The following are some examples of Class II malocclusion (dental Class II) or skeletal Class II or both. Some people use the layperson term "overderbite" to describe this condition, but the correct term is actually excessive overjet. For problems similar to this case, most orthodontists would require extraction of premolars.

This writing presents the current state of knowledge regarding PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin), PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and SB (Sticky Bone) in oral/periodontal surgeries and implantology. SB is a blob of bone particulates that stick together and include lots of growth factors. Although SB contains lots of growth factors which are good for bone growth, it may cause inflammation.