News on orthodontics
Developments in dentistry in the field of orthodontics
Dentistry - especially the field of orthodontics - is advancing rapidly. Our editorial team reviews the wealth of information and compiles interesting news on the topic for you here:
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08.09.2026
Wisdom teeth and crowding: the old dispute
That wisdom teeth push the front teeth is the best-known unproven claim in dentistry.
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11.08.2026
Jaw joint and tooth position: a connection with limits
Not every clicking comes from the teeth, and not every brace makes it go away.
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09.06.2026
The scanner is replacing the impression tray
The digital impression has arrived in orthodontics – and it changes more than comfort.
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14.04.2026
Early treatment: useful, but not for everyone
Two phases of treatment are longer and more expensive than one – they have to be justifiable.
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10.02.2026
Adults in orthodontics: late is not too late
Teeth can be moved at any age – only the conditions are different.
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09.12.2025
Mail-order aligners: what is missing from the box
The aligner itself is not the problem, but what does not take place around it.
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14.10.2025
White spots: the most common damage under a brace
They develop silently, within a few weeks, and remain visible long after the brackets have come off.
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12.08.2025
The retainer is not an accessory
Once the brace comes off, the part of the treatment begins that decides the result.
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10.06.2025
Fixed brace or aligner? What the evidence shows
The question cannot be answered across the board – but it can be answered from the findings.
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08.04.2025
KIG levels: what statutory health insurance covers – and what it does not
It is not the wish that decides whether the insurance pays, but a five-level classification of the findings.
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11.02.2025
The first appointment belongs earlier than you might think
At seven to nine years of age it is possible to spot what at twelve can only be corrected with great effort.
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