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Dr. Maria Fernanda Orellana DDS, MSC, PHD
Orthodontist
707 Parnassus Ave Fl 3 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Maria Orellana practices Orthodontics in 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. Orellana may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Orellana 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- Association between growth stunting with dental development and skeletal maturation stage.
- Characterization of the porosity of human dental enamel and shear bond strength in vitro after variable etch times: initial findings using the BET method.
- Effectiveness of training dental students in two occlusal indices.
- The effectiveness of cannabinoids in the management of chronic nonmalignant neuropathic pain: a systematic review.
- Prevalence of caries and malocclusion in an indigenous population in Chiapas, Mexico.
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UCSF MEDICAL CENTERl
505 PARNASSUS AVE, BOX 0296 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94143ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTERl
450 STANYAN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117