poll CLINICAL OPTIONS Orthotown's monthly poll helps you see how other practices operate- what's working, what isn't-and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather helps us measure the trends of the profession. This poll was conducted Aug. 22-Oct. 13 on orthotown.com. Do you utilize self-ligating systems? 7 6 % 2 4 % Yes No Which cosmetic appliance is more popular in your practice? 55% Clear aligners 45% 30% Weekly Monthly 19% 25% Fewer cases 56% 57% Clear braces Are you doing more or fewer early treatments than you were five years ago? More cases Do you bond all of your brackets or do you use some bands in an ideal situation? 32% Decreased The usage of TADS in your practice has ... Digital scans or traditional impressions? 64% About the same NOVEMBER 2017 // orthotown.com Some bands 23% Increased Digital 45% Stayed the same/ I don't place TADS 12 43% Bond all 36% Traditonalhttp://www.orthotown.com http://www.orthotown.com