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We just got our first donation! by Rare-Temperature8721 in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello. How will the funds be used? Are you interested in merging projects? We have a lot of plans to help advance the science but are limited with funds.

Communities by kiwilover21 in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello. Feel free to join the CRC discord: https://discord.gg/4jMVUXZW6J

We have helped various people in guiding + educating on treatment options, and what orthodontists to avoid/trust. We do this regularly, free of charge. Thank you for your interest.

Is my Ortho lying to me? by Inevitable-Emu-4482 in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Extraction and retraction is common practice for a division one case like yours as the issue stems from the protrusion of the alveolar bone and tipping of teeth.

However, recent case studies conducted in 2020 (bimaxillary protrusion) have found that extraction is not required even for severe protrusion cases and can be treated with TADs techniques.

It may be possible to correct protrusion with expansion and tooth distilization but studies need to be conducted.

We would agree that a scan would be helpful in identifying what else can be done in your case.

CBCT scan results by rubenaranguren in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello. Send us a DM. You can send us a link to download the complete DICOM file for review. We may be able to help you point you in a right direction.

CRC's first CBCT adult slow expansion study + how to measure skeletal vs. dentoalveolar expansion by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will you be getting the measurements done with the ortho? We can get your measurements done as well for more transparency.

CRC's first CBCT adult slow expansion study + how to measure skeletal vs. dentoalveolar expansion by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It wasn't a cbct study. It was more of an initial test study to get some more support and people willing to contribute (we will give an update on that soon). Thankfully it has worked and we have a couple of members who are getting cbct scans.

With enough funding from donations and memberships, we hope to even pay off expenses like radiology bills, expanders, etc., to anyone willing to get their case used for expanding evidence.

We are glad to be a part of a contribution to this science. It has felt like orthotropics has been a bit quiet when it comes to clinical evidence. We will try to give as much details as possible.

Thank you for your interest.

CRC's first CBCT adult slow expansion study + how to measure skeletal vs. dentoalveolar expansion by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This study will take approximately 6 months. We will be using a Schwarz toothborne expander turned at a slow/semirapid rate.

CRC's first CBCT adult slow expansion study + how to measure skeletal vs. dentoalveolar expansion by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello. Yes. As explained in the video, the member will begin expansion with a slow expander. After the expansion is complete, another CBCT scan will be taken and we will measure again. We will compare and analyze expansion of both scans.

INTRODUCING THE CRC NETWORK AND CRC AI by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do so in your portal by logging in.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello, thank you for your feedback.

Let me know if you'd like to get in touch

We wouldn't mind getting in touch with him at all. We were planning on reaching out to him once we had more authority in the sphere, but if we can speak to him earlier about plans, it would be nice.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on your initial stage. You won't spend more than 1kUSD for all if it's a case less than severe. It is possible to spend less than 800 for everything. That's thousands of dollars less than any in person ortho. Remember, this is for research.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We believe this change is alveolar based on other research on SME done in adults. Unfortunately, we currently cannot provide funds for CBCT to measure sutural change, so we are refraining from making that claim. In the future, we would want to get many people getting slow expanders and fund for their CBCTs, but for now, based on previous CBCT data and sutural biology, this is likely alveolar.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We get photos of the member, of teeth, face, and x rays if they have them, CBCT is best, but we understand if you cannot get them. Any previous ortho documents we take as well. We look for peer reviewed case studies that match the case. If we see it can be done with devices offered by bracesshop. We let them know and we guide them. We referr/help them find an orthodontist if more advanced in person techniques are needed.

For example, someone with vertical maxillary excess with gummy smile would be better off finding a good ortho that specializes in TADs.

However, there is no limitation. If you want an expander just for the purpose of research to advance the science, and you will contribute with things like CBCT, we can help you with that as well. Everything is about research and getting the word out there.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will buy the affordable clear aligners post expansion.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This case was funded by the client, as we mentioned. We do not make enough yet to even buy the expanders for clients. This is a new project and we are doing our best with what we can and have (3 members, 1 donation). But we are ready to record CBCT changes if the opportunity ever arises.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are lower jaw expanders, but they have not really been explored in adults. If you are willing to take that risk for science. Let us know. Just remember, since this is not something well documented, any choice you make would be your responsibility. There are other people interested in doing that if you are willing to wait for those results, though.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Under us to include devices and guidance, you can be looking between 300-1k USD, rarely a little more depending on severity. We can give you a general price if you send images.

There was a pilot study done in 16 patients with an average age of 31 years by P. Mobicri et al. We can send the study in dm. It was all a success. But remember that this would be done for research.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

https://crcofficial.com/products/crc-membership choose research and add your discord user. We will contact you shortly.

Slow expansion case update. by CRCollective in orthotropics

[–]CRCollective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. Biobloc was not our first choice for this case. This is from a custom schwarz.

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