Sorry if this is a non-standard use of the forums; I just figured I'd tap into the wealth of resources here as I'm really clueless.
I'm a patient going into my orthodontist tomorrow to get braces done a second time around, at the urging of my dentist. I had my dentist send my orthodontist an email describing what he wanted to be done with my teeth, and he forwarded me a copy:
"Dear [Orthodontist],
I received an e-mail from [kolumbia] requesting that I send you a note regarding his orthodontic re-treatment.
Specifically, teeth 6, 20, and 29 need rotational corrections! In addition, I would like to see that Maximum Intercuspation is coincident with a seated condylar position without an anterior or lateral slide. I know is very difficult to acheive strictly from an orthodontic standpoint. I usually like to check the patient before debanding...I usually can accomplish this with an occlusal adjustment that finalizes the occlusal prior to debanding!
I will increase the frequency of recall appointments for [kolumbia] 1 extra time per year; a 4 month frequency to maintain tissue health and avoid decalcification and caries.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to call!
Thanks, [Dentist]"
I'm a bit nervous heading in tomorrow, as I really want a good job to be done, so can anybody tell me what this means? I really, really appreciate it!
I'm a patient going into my orthodontist tomorrow to get braces done a second time around, at the urging of my dentist. I had my dentist send my orthodontist an email describing what he wanted to be done with my teeth, and he forwarded me a copy:
"Dear [Orthodontist],
I received an e-mail from [kolumbia] requesting that I send you a note regarding his orthodontic re-treatment.
Specifically, teeth 6, 20, and 29 need rotational corrections! In addition, I would like to see that Maximum Intercuspation is coincident with a seated condylar position without an anterior or lateral slide. I know is very difficult to acheive strictly from an orthodontic standpoint. I usually like to check the patient before debanding...I usually can accomplish this with an occlusal adjustment that finalizes the occlusal prior to debanding!
I will increase the frequency of recall appointments for [kolumbia] 1 extra time per year; a 4 month frequency to maintain tissue health and avoid decalcification and caries.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to call!
Thanks, [Dentist]"
I'm a bit nervous heading in tomorrow, as I really want a good job to be done, so can anybody tell me what this means? I really, really appreciate it!
