"Teeth in shape forever: how orthodontics extends the life of your smile" is the title and theme of episode number 11 of Dentechstry , the IDI EVOLUTION podcast.
Among the voices in the episode is Dr. Chiara Moro , a dentist specializing in orthodontics, who begins the episode by sharing the memory of a case: “ A patient told me, 'I have no memory of my smile.' After the treatment, not only was she smiling, but she felt more confident. This shows how much a smile can transform a person .” Dr. Moro comments: “ A beautiful smile is not only pleasant to look at, but is the result of a mouth that works well .”
Reinforcing the concept of " postural health " is Dr. Marco Rosa , a surgeon specializing in dentistry and orthodontics, who emphasizes that a healthy occlusion reduces the risk of postural disorders, from the neck to the spine, all the way to the pelvis. Furthermore, Dr. Rosa emphasizes how treatments for children are essential for harmonious growth: " In growing patients, we can intervene to prevent malocclusions, minimizing the need for future invasive treatments ."
Even in orthodontics, perhaps more than any other branch of dentistry, digitalization plays a crucial role. " Thanks to intraoral scanners and digital software," recalls Dr. Moro, "they allow us to plan every tooth movement, even visualizing the harmony of the smile with the patient's face after the treatment is complete ."
Fausto Grossi , vice president of Invisalign for Italy and the Iberian Peninsula, also intervenes on the topic. which illustrates the global reach of clear aligners: " Today we have treated approximately 19 million patients and we estimate a potential market of over 600 million people worldwide ." Grossi also highlights the importance of continuous innovation in materials and technologies, which, he says, has allowed for progressive market growth and made orthodontic treatments accessible and personalized for every need.
During the episode, the protagonists, prompted by journalist Irene Privitera , emphasize how, even more so today, orthodontics is suitable for a wide audience: from children to adults. " Pre-prosthetic orthodontics is essential to prepare the mouth for complex procedures ," explains Dr. Moro. " Teeth often migrate after the loss of a tooth, complicating subsequent procedures. Resolving these situations is essential to achieving stable and aesthetically harmonious results ."
Dr. Rosa also reiterates the importance of prevention in young children. " We can use baby teeth as 'handles' to straighten growing bones, drastically reducing the need for invasive procedures in the future ."
The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of multidisciplinary work and healthy lifestyles. This multidisciplinary approach must involve all the professionals caring for the patient, from the prosthetist to the surgeon to the orthodontist, but also between the doctor and parents. "It is the duty of parents and teachers to promote healthy habits in children, from oral hygiene to reducing bad habits like pacifier use and nail biting," adds Rosa.
And then there is the integration of the orthodontic flow within a broader clinical and extra-clinical flow of a dental practice, which is precisely the objective of the ALFRED management software by IDI EVOLUTION .
" In my practices ," says Dr. Moro , "I use Alfred as a management software, and I like to think of it as a bit of a glue, because it allows me to make communication within the practice—between the secretarial staff, the dental assistants, and the dentists—extremely streamlined and effective. The streamlined processes ensure that the patient feels welcomed and supported at all times, with optimized timeframes and extremely clear communication. So, this is kind of the role that digitalization plays in my work ."
If we have piqued your curiosity, you can't miss the eleventh episode of Dentechstry , which you can listen to on Spotify , Amazon Music , and Apple Music.
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