Orthodontics has changed considerably from the days when treatment meant little more than brackets, wires, impressions, and periodic adjustments. Today, digital imaging, 3D scanning, advanced treatment planning, specialized appliances, and remote monitoring can give orthodontists greater control over how treatment is planned and delivered.
At Beyond Smiles Orthodontics in Syosset, Dr. Isaak Yelizar incorporates modern orthodontic technology when it can improve diagnosis, precision, efficiency, comfort, or the overall patient experience.
The technology is never the treatment plan itself. It gives us better tools for creating a treatment plan around your individual teeth, bite, and goals.
A smile can appear “gummy” when an excessive amount of gum tissue shows above the upper teeth. However, not every gummy smile has the same cause.
Depending on the patient’s anatomy, Dr. Yelizar may incorporate orthodontic tooth movement, TADs, or soft-tissue treatment to improve the balance between the teeth, gums, and smile.
For appropriately selected patients, these modern techniques may provide nonsurgical options for improving excessive gingival display.
Our Medit 3D scanner creates a detailed digital model of your teeth without relying on traditional putty impressions.
The scanner captures the shape and position of your teeth so Dr. Yelizar can use that information for diagnosis, treatment planning, and the fabrication of customized orthodontic appliances. Digital scans can also make it easier to visualize your teeth and track changes throughout treatment.
The position of each orthodontic bracket influences how a tooth moves. DIBS AI gives Dr. Yelizar a digital approach to planning bracket placement before the braces are actually bonded to your teeth.
Using digital models and treatment-planning technology, bracket positions can be mapped in advance. Customized transfer trays can then be created to place multiple brackets efficiently and accurately through a process known as indirect bonding.
This combines digital planning with Dr. Yelizar’s clinical judgment to make bracket placement more precise and efficient.
OrthoPulse Lite is a light-based orthodontic device designed to be used at home alongside braces or clear aligner treatment.
The device uses near-infrared light and may be incorporated into treatment to support the biological processes involved in orthodontic tooth movement. Dr. Yelizar can determine whether OrthoPulse is appropriate for your individual treatment plan and explain how it should be used.
Not every orthodontic progress check necessarily requires the same type of in-office visit. Grin provides a way for certain patients to submit detailed images of their teeth using a smartphone and specialized scanning device.
These images allow Dr. Yelizar and our team to remotely review aspects of your treatment progress between appointments. When appropriate, remote monitoring can reduce unnecessary office visits while maintaining orthodontic oversight.
In-person appointments are still an important part of treatment and will be scheduled whenever they are clinically necessary.
Temporary Anchorage Devices, commonly called TADs or orthodontic miniscrews, provide additional anchorage when braces or aligners alone may not provide the control needed for a particular tooth movement.
These small temporary devices can give Dr. Yelizar a stable point from which to apply orthodontic forces. Depending on the case, TADs may be incorporated into treatment involving space closure, bite correction, midline correction, gummy smile treatment, or other complex movements.
Once they have served their purpose, the temporary devices are removed.
The final appearance of a smile is influenced by both the teeth and the surrounding gum tissue. Beyond Smiles uses Picasso Lite laser technology when soft-tissue reshaping is appropriate as part of treatment.
The dental laser allows Dr. Yelizar to precisely contour small areas of gum tissue with minimal bleeding. It may be used to improve gum symmetry, expose more of a tooth’s surface, or refine the overall appearance of the smile.
Self-ligating braces use brackets with a built-in mechanism for holding the orthodontic wire rather than relying on traditional elastic ties.
This gives Dr. Yelizar another bracket system to consider when designing treatment and can simplify how the orthodontic wire interacts with the appliance. The right bracket system depends on your individual treatment needs rather than one technology being best for every patient.
Instead of positioning every bracket individually while you are sitting in the treatment chair, indirect bonding allows Dr. Yelizar to plan bracket positions in advance.
A customized transfer tray is then used to place multiple brackets according to that plan. This approach can improve consistency and reduce the amount of time required for bracket placement during your appointment.
Accurate orthodontic treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis. Digital photographs, X-rays, scans, and models allow Dr. Yelizar to evaluate tooth positions, jaw relationships, developing teeth, and other structures that cannot be fully understood by looking at the smile alone.
Beyond Smiles uses digital imaging technology, including RayScan Alpha, to capture the diagnostic information needed to develop and monitor your treatment plan.
Beyond Smiles operates with digital patient records and electronic systems that help our team organize treatment information, track progress, communicate with patients, and coordinate care with other healthcare providers when necessary.
Electronic appointment reminders also help patients and families keep track of upcoming visits throughout treatment.
Modern orthodontic technology can give us better information, greater precision, and more treatment options, but no scanner, software, bracket, or appliance replaces an orthodontist’s diagnosis and clinical judgment.
Dr. Yelizar selects technology based on what will actually benefit your treatment. The goal is not to use technology simply because it is available. It is to combine the right tools with thoughtful orthodontic planning to create a healthy, functional, and confident smile.
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