Fig. 12 Fig. 14 Fig. 12: Trauma patient approximately eight years of age. Almost complete fracture of crown is visualized and pulp exposure is suspected. Patient was anesthetized and the OptraGate ® regular size was used. Fig. 14: Reconstructed tooth, made easier by retraction of the lips. Fig. 13 Fig. 13: Lip retraction while performing soft tissue contouring and gingivectomy using a soft tissue diode laser (Zap Laser ® ) the previous cordless light used in the office, and as light as the previ-ous corded LED light. In our daily practice we can always use the help of colleagues to discover new and better ways to carry out our work for the benefit of patients. My hope is that this arti-cle may help those who are curious about these materials. References 1. Scholey, John. OptraGate Oral Retractor. J Orthod. 2009 Sep; 36(3):190-3. 2. Vastardis, Peter. Advanced Smile Design Technologies. Dentistry Today. 2007 Dec;86-89 3. Personal communication with office orthodontic patient (name omitted due to HIPPA privacy concerns). 4. Scougall Vilchis RJ, Yamamoto S, Kitai N, Yamamoto K. Shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded with differ-ent self-etching adhesives. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2009 Sep; 136(3):425-30. 5. Clinicians’ Report: CRA 2010; 3 Oct. Additional References 6. www.ivoclarvivadent.us/en-us/dental-professional/products/products/luting-material/adhesive-luting-composite/heliosit-orthodontic 7. www.ivoclarvivadent.com/podium where a curing light is needed in a normal general practice day. It has been a good addition, lighter than 18 September/October 2012 JAOS
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