Orthodontic treatment depends on different techniques aiming to get the best outcomes. However, orthodontic philosophy is not the same as an orthodontic technique. A philosophy allows the orthodontist to have the necessary tools to solve clinical problems. Without a clear philosophy underpinning our procedures, treatment objectives will be unpredictable.
Nowadays, the philosophy of obtaining orofacial muscle balance, and utilizing light continuous force from these muscles might be beneficial in growing patients. Moreover, in the treatment of adults using light orthodontic force with less friction that balance is a trend in contemporary orthodontics. Besides that, this philosophy might be controversial with other ones that include orthopedic orthodontic appliances and conventional high friction orthodontic brackets with extraction treatment.
The controversy between these two philosophies is planned to be discussed by presenting different clinical cases with different malocclusion utilizing orthodontic techniques depending on these philosophies. Moreover, post-treatment stability is planned to be explained.
Objectives: Examine Orthodontic Philosophies: To investigate and compare different orthodontic philosophies, specifically the contemporary approach of achieving orofacial muscle balance with light continuous force versus traditional techniques using high-friction brackets and extraction treatments.
Clinical Case Analysis: To present and analyze a series of clinical cases demonstrating various malocclusions and treatment outcomes, illustrating how different orthodontic techniques and underlying philosophies influence the effectiveness and efficiency of orthodontic treatment.
Assess Post-Treatment Stability: To evaluate and discuss the post-treatment stability associated with each orthodontic philosophy, providing insights into the long-term success and sustainability of different orthodontic approaches.