Thursday, 2 June 2011

2nd Opinion - 2nd Treatment: Tip-Edge vs. Straight-Wire
Keywords: Second Opinion, Extraction-Nonextraction, Tip-Edge PLUS Orthodontics
A second opinion is often sought by patients who have had insufficient orthodontic treatment. The
crucial points, when considering a second therapy, are treatment time, orthodontic technique and
costs. In assessing the initial results, it may be stated that treatment times have often been much
too long, that the appliances have not been suitable or effective and that the question of
“extraction or nonextraction” has not been sufficiently answered. Choosing the “Tip-Edge" method
for re-treatment could provide valuable answers and prevent subsequent failures.
Zusammenfassung
Kieferorthopädie-Patienten, die mit ihrem Behandlungsresultat nicht zufrieden sind, suchen meist
bei einem anderen Behandler eine „Second Opinion“. Bei dieser Konsultation muss abgewogen
werden, was dem Patienten an apparativem Aufwand, an Zeit und an Kosten nach der
enttäuschenden ersten Erfahrung noch zugemutet werden kann. Die generelle Feststellung bei
diesen Beurteilungen ist, dass die erste Therapie oft viel zu lange gedauert hat, dass zu viele und
unnütze Apparaturen verwendet worden sind und dass nicht klar auf Extraktion-Nichtextraktion
entschieden worden ist. Eine Zweitbehandlung sollte möglichst kurz, effizient und schonend sein.
Anhand von klinischen Beispielen werden Lösungen für häufig angetroffene Misserfolge
aufgezeigt. Für die zweite Behandlung wird „Tip - Edge Orthodontics“ eingesetzt.
Dr. Rudy Meyer
Dr. Rudolf Meyer, Tivolifabrik Orthodontic Center Thun-Switzerland
Rudy Meyer graduated in 1971 from the School of Dental
Medicine, Universitiy of Berne (winning the “Prix Louis
Metzger Award”) and had his first training as a General
Dentist in several private practices. His chirurgical and
orthodontic training began at the Department of Oral Surgery
and Department of Orthodontics (Prof. Paul Herren) in 1974.
In 1981 he got the Specialist Qualification in Orthodontics
and opened his own private office in Thun. He became a
Regular Member of EBSO in 1979. From 1975 - 2010 he
attended BEGG & Tip-Edge Courses in Europe and the
U.S.A. and was appointed “Tip-Edge Teacher” in 2007 by
TP-Orthodontics, La Porte, Indiana. During 2007 - 2009 he was nominated President of EBSO
and organized the Congress in Thun. Rudy Meyer publishes and teaches in Seminars on
Orthodontics and gives “Tip-Edge Plus” Courses in Switzerland.
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