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PDS Wires - Case

Updated: Dec 8, 2021

The Proper Finish Begins With The Correct Start

Over the past 50 years, Orthodontics has gone through vast changes. Very often we ask ourselves the question, "How can I do what I am doing better or faster?" Perhaps the better question might be, "Should I do what I am doing at all?"

In 1978, I visited 20 orthodontic practices who were considered elite practitioners at the time. What I found was that between 30-40% of what was done on a daily basis was unnecessary, a re-do or an emergency. Recently, I visited 19 different offices and found the numbers had not changed! The problems I saw reoccurring in these practices led to inefficient and longer treatments times.

So why are some practices more efficient? In past years, good management principles resulted in sound clinical mechanics. Over the last 25 years, proper mechanics have driven good management. However, most orthodontists fail to realize this fact or make any necessary changes. This is why I created the Roncone PhysioDynamic System (PDS) ! I believe we have taken the complex and greatly simplified it.

Class II - Division II - 100% Overbite

.014 SE PDS Wires

• Twin .014 PDS SE wires upper & lower

• Build-up lingual cusps of upper 7’s

• Wires left in place until second and final wires placed below

• No elastics placed until rectangular wires were placed (see below)

"In my 30 plus years in practice and taking numerous CE Courses, JSOP and the implementation of the PDS System have been a Game Changer! Since implementing PDS, I have reduced my overhead to 40%. This has happened by streamlining my systems, reducing my treatment times and cutting down rework. Thanks Dr. Roncone!" Dr. Kim Littlefield - Swansea, IL JSOP XXI GRAD