Dr. Derek Jay Graff D.M.D.
Orthodontist
3180 N Butler Ave Suite 200 Farmington NM, 87401About
Dr. Derek Graff practices Orthodontics in Farmington, NM. 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. Graff may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Graff 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- Use of local analgesia in septic-finger surgery at a teaching hospital.
- METABOLISM OF C14-GLUCOSE BY MONILIFORMIS DUBIUS (ACANTHOCEPHALA).
- THE UTILIZATION OF C-14O-2 IN THE PRODUCTION OF ACID METABOLITES BY MONILIFORMIS
- Congenital defects of the tibia in siblings with neurofibromatosis.
- Factors influencing the activation of Acanthocephalan cystacanths.
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