Salvador Garcia Lopez
Biography
He obtained his BDS degree from the Metropolitan Autonomous University in Mexico City; he got a Certificate on Functional Appliances from Lund University in Sweden, a Master of Science in Orthodontics from King’s College, University of London, a PhD from the Metropolitan Autonomous University. He had a fellowship in orthodontics at the University of Washington, USA.; he is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, U.K. He was the former dean of dental school at the Metropolitan Autonomous University, head of the Orthodontic Department at the Intercontinental University, and the honorary professor at the General Hospital, Dr. Manuel Gea González, UNAM. He was President of the Orthodontic Society in Mexico City, he is member of the American Association of Orthodontists, British Orthodontic Society, European Orthodontic Society, World Federation of Orthodontics and the Mexican Association of Orthodontics, he has published 96 papers in different journals. He has a private practice in Mexico City.
Research Interest
Master of Science in Orthodontics from King’s College, University of London
Abstract
"Class II Malocclusions from Analogic to Digital Treatment, Were We Are Now." Class II Div 1 Malocclusion represents, in general, about 20 % of the population; 76% have skeletal two bases, an open cranial base angle is related to a mandibular retrognathia, the more extended base cranial base is associated with prognathic maxillary, may have small mandibular and large maxillary, may have average, or reduce lower face height or increased, the treatment could be orthodontic camouflage or orthognathic surgery. For orthodontic treatment, include functional appliances, klöehn headgear, extractions of first upper premolars and second lower premolars, fixed functional appliances, mini-implants, temporary anchorage devices and aligners, among others. Technology has significantly advanced the treatment of all types of malocclusions; these advancements have led to more precise, efficient, and personalized treatment with the aid of 3D Scanning, Cone Beam CT (CBCT), Digital X-rays, Computer-Aided Treatment Planning (CAD/CAM), Virtual treatment planning, 3D-Printed Appliances, Precision Appliances like Invisalign aligners and other types of aligners. The integration of digital tools, advanced materials, and customized treatment planning has made the treatment of class II malocclusions efficient, precise, and tailored to individual needs. However, some claims about the predictability of tooth movement treatment with aligners exist.
