Dr. Steven A Dugoni D.M.D.,M.S.D
Orthodontist
1131 Mission Rd South San Francisco CA, 94080About
Dr. Steven Dugoni practices Orthodontics in South San Francisco, CA. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Dugoni may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Dugoni must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Mixed-dentition treatment.
- Orthodontics: questions and answers.
- American Board of Orthodontics case report.
- Posttreatment tooth movement: for better or for worse.
- Common errors observed at the American Board of Orthodontics clinical examination.
- Mixed dentition treatment case report.
- Mixed dentition case report.
- Early mixed dentition treatment: postretention evaluation of stability and relapse.
- Comprehensive mixed dentition treatment.
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