Ortho Playbook Library
Orthodontic Fixed Appliance Case Walkthroughs
by Dr Ib
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The Ortho Playbook Library is a curated collection of orthodontic fixed appliance case walkthroughs, breaking down real clinical decisions, mechanics and step-by-step treatment plans.
These cases are documented by Dr Ib, a specialist orthodontist and mentor who focusing on real-world decision-making in fixed appliance orthodontics.
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"My mission is to empower dentists who are serious about fixed appliances by helping you develop the most important skill in orthodontics... decision-making. So you can build unshakable confidence and create smiles that you're proud of without the fear of getting wrong."
Dr Ib Rominiyi
Specialist Orthodontist & MentorÂ
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"Really clear and repeatable treatment planning. Has really helped me organise how I approach a case and then plan the treatment. This has in turn helped me more confidently take on more complex cases. Also knowing I have the support and advice behind me if I get stuck.."Â
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Step-by-step plans for everyday orthodontic cases to get amazing results
Fast, safe and predictable — these are tried and tested treatment protocols but I share the reason behind every decision so you quickly learn what to do but understand why too.
Here is a sample from the growing library with new cases added every month.
Subscribers can submit cases for the library to see how I would manage their cases before they even start or during treatment.
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C A S EÂ Â 1
Class 1:Â Upper spacing, lower mild crowding
Plan:Â Non-extraction, U+L fixed appliances, retain
C A S EÂ Â 2
Class 1:Â U+L mild crowding, anterior open bite (AOB)
Plan:Â Non-extraction, U+L fixed appliances, AOB mechanics, retain
C A S EÂ Â 3
Class 1: U+L spacing, crossbite, reduced overbite
Plan:Â Non-extraction, U+L fixed appliances, crossbite + AOB mechanics, retain
C A S EÂ Â 4
Class 1: Upper severe, lower mild crowding, deep bite
Plan 1: Extract U3s, U+L fixed appliances, deep bite mechanics, retain
Plan 2: TPA nance, extract U4s, U+L fixed appliances, deep bite mechanics, retain
C A S EÂ Â 5
Class 2: Mild crowding, deep bite, buccal segments ½ 2
Plan 1: Non-extraction, U+L fixed appliances, deep bite mechanics, C2 mechanics, retain
Plan 2: Extract U4s, U+L fixed appliances, deep bite mechanics, retain
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Dentist's Question:Â I'm currently in upper 19x25N, lower 18x25S and the lateral open bites and centrelines are getting worse.
How would you improve the bite?Â
What mechanics & archwires would you use from here?
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In this video I'll walk you through a typical class 2 (2) case with a deep bite so you can see the mechanics I use to correct the overbite. I'll show you two plans as this case is borderline in terms of the need for extractions, so you'll see how I'd change things if it became clear that extractions...
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