On January 16, 2018 the TV program “Visite” on NDR (a regional TV channel) reported critically on German orthodontics. Dr. Madsen was available as interview partner and had contacted a patient beforehand who had been treated in a questionable way. Maybe, this kind of report might lead to the future avoidance of senseless early orthodontic treatment and the usage of outdated removable appliances.
The associated video is unfortunately no longer available.
A common orthodontic finding is the narrow upper jaw with the unilateral cross bite in
In numerous studies there have already been indications that rapid maxillary expansion can have a
Fixed retainers are the standard method of keeping front teeth straight after orthodontic treatment. Without
Will the costs be reimbursed by my health insurance? The reimbursement of costs relating to
Informationen aus Orthodontie und Kieferorthopädie, vol. 36, 2004, pp. 155-160. Download PDF (454 KB) (German
