Facial Development Newsletter

Evaluation of Skeletal Mid-Facial Asymmetry Using Analyze 9.0

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:50:00 +0000

We establish a plane of reference using the inferior orbital foramen and the superior surface of the external auditory meatus to align the head position.

We then view a number of transverse slices, define the malar bones as objects (See 2 in green and 3 in yellow above), and measure the volume differences between the left and right sides using the total volume for all the slices on each side.

Left side volume : 27,262 mm³

^{Right side volume: 13,217 mm³}

The measurements above show that the left side volume is twice as great as the right side.

This patient is right side under-developed

Before

After 4 months treatment

A post treatment CBCT scan will be available for skeletal evaluation in 2 months.

* * * * *

Theodore R. Belfor DDS to present the

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL FOR ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

5^th IAO Poland Section Meeting

Warsaw, POLAND

May 28-30, 2010

Incorporate the Homeoblock™ treatment protocol into YOUR practice:

Become a Homeoblock™ CERTIFIED dental professional:

HOMEOBLOCK™APPLIANCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATON COURSE

AVAILABLE ON DVD

Contact Pamela:

OrthoSmile, Inc

pbelfor@mhcable.com

+1 518-943-7703

www.FacialDevelopment.com

“ALL LIVING SYSTEMS HAVE INHERENT SELF-CORRECTION MECHANISMS!”

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:01:00 +0000

Happy Halloween!

Above, we see unilateral bone development (red) as a result of Homeoblock™ treatment. This is an example of self-correction. This patient’s left side was less developed before treatment.

This patient shows right side underdeveloped evidenced by sagging lateral canthus of the right eye and thinner right side upper lip.

The green area in the above transverse section shows the pattern of bone development after Homeoblock™ appliance treatment, with an increased amount bone development on the right side.

(Analyze 9.0, the Mayo Clinic)

The above transverse slice from the CBCT shows 2mm of bone deposition and repair under the right orbit (green).

(Analyze 9.0, the Mayo Clinic; CBCT registered before and after scans)

The patient after Homeoblock™ appliance treatment shows improved mid- face volume.

Note: Sclera under the eye does not show up in the after photo.

EVIDENCED-BASED CONCLUSION:

Homeoblock ™ appliance treatment stimulates the body’s self-correction mechanisms!

******

Theodore R. Belfor DDS to present the

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL FOR

ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

5^th IAO Poland Section Meeting

Warsaw, POLAND

May 28-30, 2010

Incorporate the Homeoblock™ treatment protocol into YOUR practice:

Become a Homeoblock™ CERTIFIED dental professional:

HOMEOBLOCK™APPLIANCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATON COURSE

AVAILABLE ON DVD

Contact Pamela:

OrthoSmile, Inc

pbelfor@mhcable.com

+1 518-943-7703

Register at:

www.FacialDevelopment.com

How Do I Incorporate the Homeoblock™ into My Practice?

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:36:00 +0000

Facial anti-aging is a 12 billion dollar a year business.

Our faces do not age symmetrically.

The less developed side of our face ages more rapidly.

The patient’s left side is less well developed.

The less developed side shows deeper lines, depressions and wrinkles.

Homeoblock™ treatment will develop the less developed side for our patient, and improve facial symmetry.

The result is a younger appearance with fewer lines, wrinkles and depressions.

There will be noticeable results after as little as three months of treatment.

For your patient demonstration, create a chimera (flipping the left side of the face over the “y” axis to create a new face) of the underdeveloped side using PowerPoint.

This exaggerates the aging and is a very powerful tool to get your patient’s attention.

This is an ideal patient to treat for an underdeveloped maxilla.

Note: Depressed mid-face and thin upper lip.

Please note fuller upper lip and improved mid-face volume after 6 months.

____________________________________________________________________

THEODORE R. BELFOR, DDS

Published, in the current issue,

Summer 2009

of the

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS (IJO) (see attached)

and inventor of the patented

HOMEOBLOCK™ APPLIANCE

will present:

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL FOR

ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

Introduction, Training and Advanced Techniques

Dr. Derek Mahony’s

Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EODO)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009

1:00PM-5:00PM

DENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

7/85 Bourke Road, Alexandria

NSW 2015 Sydney, Australia

www.dentaleducation.net.au

Course Overview:

Introduction to the Homeoblock™ Appliance

Diagnostic and treatment protocol

Jaw development and tooth movement

Treatment for the airway & TMJ

Facial development and anti-aging techniques

Designing cases and adjusting the appliance

Bring study models and facial photos for case treatment planning and design.

Course Introduction

The body is encoded for certain specific developmental mechanisms

· Sutural Homeostasis

Suture width remains at 250 microns.

· Jaw function

Teeth retain functional occlusion.

· Facial Symmetry

The external body is encoded for symmetry.

This course presentation allows the dental practitioner to harness the body’s natural ability for self correction through gene environmental interaction using encoded developmental mechanisms and the natural physiologic process of swallowing.

We can change the architecture where the teeth, the face, the joints and the airway are found. The result is an improved physiologic function.

Course Highlights

· The Homeoblock™ appliance and why it is different from all other dental appliances.

· How do applied intermittent light forces on teeth move teeth effectively?

· How do the periodontal ligament and the adult facial bony sutures contribute to facial, airway and TMJ development?

· Clinical examples of adult facial, airway and TMJ enhancement.

· Using state of the art 3D technology for patient evaluation before and after Homeoblock™ treatment.

· The protocol for a possible exit strategy for sleep apnea patients wearing a CPAP device.

· A non-surgical facial anti-aging protocol.

· Jaw development and tooth movement in conjunction with light wire or Invisalign

^{Dr. Belfor’s presentation is open to all doctors NO CHARGE}^.

HOMEOBLOCK™APPLIANCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATON DVD COURSE

WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

To REGISTER or for further information:

Contact: Pamela at:

OrthoSmile, Inc

pbelfor@mhcable.com

+1 518-943-7703

www.FacialDevelopment.com

Treating the underdeveloped maxilla in a seventeen year old patient with the Homeoblock™

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:05:00 +0000

“The maximum genetic potential for growth can only be achieved by freeing up cranial restriction”. “This can be achieved by harnessing a corrective force, the self corrective force inherent in living systems”

Gavin A James, Dennis Strokan

Dr. Belfor at Derek Mahony’s EODO DownUnder, October, 2009

(see below)

Treating the underdeveloped maxilla in a seventeen year old patient with the Homeoblock™ frees up the cranial sutures and harnesses the corrective force.

The left central and lateral incisors are forced labially due to the tight occlusion.

Below: We see before and after six months of Homeoblock™ treatment. We see the before treatment is on the left side and after treatment is on the right side throughout.

Despite the increase in the size of the alveolus the spaces between the teeth begin to close. We postulate that the teeth move into position due to temperal-spatial patterning. (Genetic programming)

We see wider more prominent cheekbones, fuller lips, more level eyes and a reduction in the bagging under the eyes in the after photo.

Changes in the maxilla results in an enhanced profile.

Morphometric analysis shows an increase of almost 2mms in the malar region, the upper lip and the pre-jowl and marionette area.

We see improved symmetry and fullness of the upper lip.

This presentation is a good example of enhancing facial appearance along with tooth movement over just six months of night time only adult treatment with the Homeoblock™ Appliance.

THEODORE R. BELFOR, DDS

published in the current issue,

Summer 2009

of the

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS (IJO)

and inventor of the patented

HOMEOBLOCK™ APPLIANCE

will present:

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL FOR

ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

Introduction, Training and Advanced Techniques

Dr. Derek Mahony’s

Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EODO)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009

1:00PM-5:00PM

DENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

7/85 Bourke Road, Alexandria

NSW 2015 Sydney, Australia

www.dentaleducation.net.au

Course Overview:

Introduction to the Homeoblock™ Appliance

Diagnostic and treatment protocol

Jaw development and tooth movement

Treatment for the airway & TMJ

Facial development and anti-aging techniques

Designing cases and adjusting the appliance

Bring study models and facial photos for case treatment planning and design.

Course Introduction

The body is encoded for certain specific developmental mechanisms

· Sutural Homeostasis

Suture width remains at 250 microns.

· Jaw function

Teeth retain functional occlusion.

· Facial Symmetry

The external body is encoded for symmetry.

We can change the architecture where the teeth, the face, the joints and the airway are found. The result is an improved physiologic function.

Course Highlights

· The Homeoblock™ appliance and why it is different from all other dental appliances.

· How do applied intermittent light forces on teeth move teeth effectively?

· How do the periodontal ligament and the adult facial bony sutures contribute to facial, airway and TMJ development?

· Clinical examples of adult facial, airway and TMJ enhancement.

· Using state of the art 3D technology for patient evaluation before and after Homeoblock™ treatment.

· The protocol for a possible exit strategy for sleep apnea patients wearing a CPAP device.

· A non-surgical facial anti-aging protocol.

· Jaw development and tooth movement in conjunction with light wire or Invisalign

^{Dr. Belfor’s presentation is open to all doctors NO CHARGE}^.

HOMEOBLOCK™APPLIANCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATON DVD COURSE

WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

To REGISTER or for further information:

Contact: Pamela at:

OrthoSmile, Inc

pbelfor@mhcable.com

+1 518-943-7703

+1 917-748-3534-m

www.FacialDevelopment.com

Treating Class lll With a Bi-lateral Crossbite With the Homeoblock™

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:44:00 +0000

After 12 Months

Please note arch development and leveling of the occlusal plane. The increased vertical height concurrent with the open bite enhances facial esthetics.

This patient reports better breathing and improvement of head and neck pain. Treatment will continue for 12 more months.

Note: Decreased laxity of the lower eyelid and the fuller upper lip

More Level Eyes

Increased Mid-face Volume

Class lll patients with underdeveloped maxilla can benefit from Homeoblock™ treatment. We do not expect to correct the cross bite. The facial esthetic, the functional improvement, postural and breathing improvement, makes the treatment a success.

How do we get these results?

“Epigenetic Orthodontics”

Intermittent light forces as small as 1 gram applied physiologically during the act of swallowing to the periodontal ligament produce the changes in the alveolus and the tooth position.

The periodontal ligament functions quite like the boney suture. It has high vascularity and fibrous tissue that can differentiate into bone tissue. The PDL contains nerve fibers (receptors) blood vessels and mesenchymal cells that are undifferentiated, or partly differentiated, cells that act as adult stem cells, and can produce osteoblasts, osteoclasts and fibroblasts. The receptors in the PDL let us know where the position of the jaw is at all times. When we stimulate the development with the intermittent forces, the body begins to self correct. Ultralight signals (less than 1 sec and less than 1 kg) are detected by mechanoreceptors on the surface of the periodontal and periosteal cells. When the light forces are applied to the teeth, the blood vessels are compressed on the pressure side and dilated on the tension side. Oxygen tension begins to change and prostoglandins and cytokines are released. Chemical messengers are affected and enzyme levels change. There is an increase in cAMP (cyclic adenosine monophosphate) and cellular differentiation begins within the PDL.

In relation to the changes we see in the face:

Biomechanical stresses are linked to gene expression through the production of BMP-4. (Bone morphogenetic protein)

Due to signal transduction, a cascade of events is initiated resulting in gene transcription and mRNA biosynthesis and tissue formation.

******

THEODORE R. BELFOR, DDS

published in the current issue,

Summer 2009

of the

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS (IJO)

and inventor of the patented

HOMEOBLOCK™ APPLIANCE

will present:

THE HOMEOBLOCK™ APPLIANCE:

TRAINING/CERTIFICATION & ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

Saturday, September 12, 2009

New York, NY

830am-500pm

The University Club

1 West 54th Street

(54th Street @ 5th Avenue),

New York, NY 10019

212-572-2100

Registration: $895.00

[$795 before 07/31/09]

Special Rate for Homeoblock™ Certified Doctors: $695

Course Overview:

Introduction to the Homeoblock™ Appliance

Diagnostic and treatment protocol

Jaw development and tooth movement

Treatment for the airway & TMJ

Facial development and anti-aging techniques

Designing cases and adjusting the appliance

Bring study models and facial photos for case treatment planning and design.

Course Introduction

The body is encoded for certain specific developmental mechanisms

· Sutural Homeostasis

Suture width remains at 250 microns.

· Jaw function

Teeth retain functional occlusion.

· Facial Symmetry

The external body is encoded for symmetry.

We can change the architecture where the teeth, the face, the joints and the airway are found. The result is an improved physiologic function.

Course Highlights

· The Homeoblock™ appliance and why it is different from all other dental appliances.

· How do applied intermittent light forces on teeth move teeth effectively?

· How do the periodontal ligament and the adult facial bony sutures contribute to facial, airway and TMJ development?

· Clinical examples of adult facial, airway and TMJ enhancement.

· Using state of the art 3D technology for patient evaluation before and after Homeoblock™ treatment.

· The protocol for a possible exit strategy for sleep apnea patients wearing a CPAP device.

· A non-surgical facial anti-aging protocol.

· Jaw development and tooth movement in conjunction with light wire or Invisalign

REGISTRATION: Pamela

518-943-7703

pbelfor@mhcable.com

Attachments:

(1) The Dentist’s Role in Facial Anti-Aging

Theodore R. Belfor, DDS

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR ORTHODONTICS (IJO)

Volume 20; Number 2; Summer 2009

(2) Optimal Facial Dynamics and the Power of “Epigenetics”

Theodore R. Belfor, DDS

An Exit Strategy for Sleep Apnea

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:09:00 +0000

The biodynamic flux produced by the Homeoblock™ appliance provides an adaptive environment in which the functional and growth potential of all cranial structures can be optimized. This includes airway form and function and the positional movement of the teeth to a more integrative functional location within the context of the bony matrix and optimized neuromuscular feedback.

Before and after cone-beam volumetric tomography airway analysis using Analyze 9.0 developed by the Mayo Clinic.

See Below:

After registering the before and after cone-beam volumetric tomography data using the basion region as a reference point, we can see the changes that have taken place in the pharyngeal airway, the maxilla and mandible, and the inferior turbinate. The green area shows the pre-treatment airway and tooth position. (Please note the lower central incisor as well as the airway.). We see that the maxilla and the mandible have come forward along with the tongue. Furthermore, we see that the posterior pharyngeal wall has toned up to widen the airway. We have a 360 degree improvement of the airway space. The lower turbinate has increased in size.

This patient reduced his apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) from 28 to 1, and no longer requires a CPAP.

Note: Positional movement of teeth to a more integrative functional position.

Bio-Research’s T-Scan results after one year of patient treatment with the Homeoblock™ appliance contributed by Dr. Arnold Valdez, illustrate more functional teeth positioning.

Before:

After:

Please contact OrthoSmile™ Inc, and participate in this treatment protocol.

Dr. Belfor’s article, “The Dentist’s Role in Facial Anti-Aging” will be published in the

INTERNATIONAL JOURJAL FOR ORTHODONTICS (IJO)

Summer, 2009 issue

Theodore R. Belfor DDS to present the

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL FOR

ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

Dr. Derek Mahony’s

Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EODO)

ORTHODONTICS DOWN UNDER

Mini-Residency Program

5^th-9^th October 2009

Aesthetic Appliances Post Congress Program

10^th-11^th October 2009

DENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

7/85 Bourke Road, Alexandria

NSW 2015 Sydney, Australia

www.dentaleducation.net.au

^{For further information contact EODO:}

^{PH: 61 2 8338 9420}

^{FAX: 61 2 8338 9418}

^{Courses@EODO.com}

Theodore R. Belfor DDS to present the

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL FOR

ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

5^th IAO Poland Section Meeting

Warsaw, POLAND

May 28-30, 2010

HOMEOBLOCK™APPLIANCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATON COURSE

Available on DVD

Contact: Pamela at:

pbelfor@mhcable.com

518-943-7703

Sleep Apnea; A Possible Exit Strategy without Surgery

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:47:00 +0000

What is Epigenetics? This new science reveals that information that controls biology starts with environmental signals that in turn, control the binding regulatory proteins to the DNA. Regulatory proteins direct the activity of the genes.

As we know, sleep apnea is currently treated with a CPAP. If there is moderate to severe sleep apnea, the patient may benefit from a machine that delivers air pressure through a mask placed over the nose while sleeping.

Another option is wearing an oral appliance designed to keep the throat open. A CPAP is more effective than an oral appliance; however, an oral appliance may be easier for the patient to wear. Some appliances are designed to open the throat by bringing the jaw forward, which can sometimes relieve snoring as well as mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Both treatments are without an exit strategy, and are for life.

If the airway is extremely limited by size or volume, a CPAP or surgery are the only alternatives. Moving the jaw forward can maintain the airway, however, if the size of the airway is severely compromised, maintaining it will not help apnea.

The Homeoblock™ has been shown to increase airway size or volume.

Before Treatment:

After treatment

After treatment, this patient reduced his apnea from a Respiratory Disturbance Index of 45 to 5.

Vultus software with a cone beam CT allows us to look at the pharyngeal airway before and after treatment. Please note the change of width in the axial dimension.

This patient no longer wears a CPAP or an oral appliance.

We suggest that these changes are due to the expression of redundant genes or DNA alleles for craniofacial morphogenesis. The gene expression was stimulated by wearing the Homeoblock™ appliance at night. An environmental signal essentially results in the formation of regulatory protein which switches on the gene DNA, which in turn results in MRNA biosynthesis, a messenger protein and morphogenesis.

Dr. Belfor’s article, “The Dentist’s Role in Facial Anti-Aging” will be published in the

INTERNATIONAL JOURJAL FOR ORTHODONTICS (IJO)

Summer, 2009 issue

Theodore R. Belfor DDS to present the

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL FOR

ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

Dr. Derek Mahony’s

Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EODO)

ORTHODONTICS DOWN UNDER

Mini-Residency Program

5^th-9^th October 2009

Aesthetic Appliances Post Congress Program

10^th-11^th October 2009

DENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

7/85 Bourke Road, Alexandria

NSW 2015 Sydney, Australia

www.dentaleducation.net.au

^{For further information contact EODO:}

^{PH: 61 2 8338 9420}

^{FAX: 61 2 8338 9418}

^{Courses@EODO.com}

Theodore R. Belfor DDS to present the

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL FOR

ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

5^th IAO Poland Section Meeting

Warsaw, POLAND

May 28-30, 2010

HOMEOBLOCK™APPLIANCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATON COURSE

Available on DVD

Contact: Pamela at:

pbelfor@mhcable.com

518-943-7703

Epigenesis and Signal Transduction

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:58:00 +0000

The sciences of epigenesis and signal transduction are accepted sciences today.

EPIGENESIS refers to the influence of the environment on the expression of the genetic code. Many genes require specific environmental circumstances in order to be expressed; many genes are never expressed. The genetic "program" refers to the potential for initiating and orchestrating specific physiological processes that MAY ultimately manifest themselves in a trait such as behavior.

"Epigenetic theory is an emergent theory of development that includes both the genetic origins of behavior and the direct systematic influence that environmental forces have, over time, on the expression of those genes. The theory focuses on the dynamic interaction between these two influences during development."

The new science reveals that information that controls biology starts with environmental signals that in turn, control the binding regulatory proteins to the DNA. Regulatory proteins direct the activity of the genes.

Forces of the electromagnetic spectrum have been shown to impact biological regulation in hundreds of studies.*

The Homeoblock(TM) appliance changes the oral environment (at night) resulting in the necessary signaling for genetic expression and development in the adult patient.

The simplest application of this phenomenon is the treatment of relapsed orthodontic cases

Before After

The developmental process always includes facial development. Particularly around the eyes and across the zygoma

This entire treatment protocol lasted for nine months and the results are permanent.

Theodore R. Belfor DDS to host a table clinic
demonstrating the HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL
At the
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ORTHODONTICS (IAO)
2009 ANNUAL MEETING

April 22-26, 2009
Seelbach Hilton Hotel,
500 Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
www.iaortho.org

Dr. Belfor’s article, “The Dentist’s Role in Facial Anti-Aging”
will be published in the
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR ORTHODONTICS (IJO)
Summer, 2009 issue

HOMEOBLOCK™APPLIANCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION COURSE
Available on DVD
Contact Pamela at:
pbelfor@mhcable.com
518-943-7703

* The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness Matter and Miracles, Bruce H. Lipton, PhD

Predictable Facial Changes with Homeoblock ™ Appliance Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:37:00 +0000

Ten months of HB appliance treatment

Please note:
White area under the Iris of the eyes, Flat upper lip, and narrow underdeveloped cheekbones on the left pre-treatment side
No white area under the Iris of the eyes, wider more developed cheekbones and fuller upper lip on the right, post treatment side

Morphometric evaluation shows an increase of 3.10 mm across the zygoma.

The pattern of facial development shows in red.

This treatment protocol is particularly effective for treatment of adults that have had 4 bicuspid extraction orthodontics.

These photos are available for marketing this treatment in your practice.

Theodore R. Belfor DDS to present the

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL
FOR ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

Dr. Derek Mahony’s
Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EODO)

ORTHODONTICS DOWN UNDER
Mini-Resiency Program
5th-9th October 2009

Aesthetic Appliances Post Congress Program
10th-11th October 2009

DENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
7/85 Bourke Road, Alexandria
NSW 2015 Sydney, Australia
www.dentaleducation.net.au

For further information contact EODO:
PH: 61 2 8338 9420
FAX: 61 2 8338 9418
Courses@EODO.com

Four Bicuspid Extractions Accelerates Facial Aging

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:00:00 +0000

The before photos (left side) show the signs of facial aging, deep depressions in the naso-labial, marionette and pre-jowl areas.
The after photos (right side) show a reduction in these depressions after treatment with the Homeoblock™ appliance

The intraoral photos indicate that the patient had four bicuspid extractions. Here we see alveolar morphogenesis and better tooth alignment in the upper and lower dental arches after 12 months.

The red after face is superimposed over the blue before face

We see an increase in volume of 0.29 cc after treatment

Morphometric analysis shows a general increase of 2.3 mm around the eyes, across the midface and in the mandible. This patient with 4 bicuspid extractions had a reduced facial volume and signs of aging accelerated by the extractions. The facial volume was enhanced and signs of aging reduced with the Homeoblock™ treatment.

Theodore R. Belfor DDS to present the

HOMEOBLOCK™ PROTOCOL
FOR ADULT FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

Dr. Derek Mahony’s
9th ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN MEETING
“Contemporary Dentofacial Orthopaedics & Treatment of TMD/Orofacial Pain”

SAN DIEGO, CA
FEBRUARY 26TH – MARCH 2nd 2009
HILTON SAN DIEGO DEL MAR

www.orthoramaseminars.com/calendar.htm
REGISTRATION: (888)891-6485
info@OrthoRamaSeminars.com

The Homeoblock™ Appliance Remodels Bones of the Face

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:48:00 +0000

The results of a recent study suggests that “the bony elements of the orbit change dramatically with age, and this, coupled with soft tissue changes can lead to the appearance of the aged eye and orbit.”1

The bony components of the face are important for overall facial 3D contour. The Homeoblock™ appliance remodels the bones of the face and affects the aged appearance of the orbit.

Before | After

Facial Volume Increased After Treatment 1.46 CC As Indicated

Note the pattern of increased mid-face volume (Green) extends under and over the eyes.

Note: The eyes are wider set and more level after treatment.

Note the changes at the inferior border of the orbit. Clearly there is a remodeling forward.

The Homeoblock™ appliance provides noticeable facial enhancement in three to six months for most patients.

During the aging process, it has been shown that the orbital rim moves posterior in relation to the cornea. What we see here is the opposite of the aging process at the inferior border of the orbit.

1-Kahn D.M., Shaw R. Aging of the Bony Orbit: A Three Dimensional CT Study.
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.19th Congress, Melbourne, Australia:
February 10-13, 2008.

What Does 4 Years of Facial Aging Look Like?

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:37:00 +0000

Breaking News

“There remains a capacity for remodeling the bones of the face at any age”
Donald H Enlow

“Developmental mechanisms remain intact and changes in morphology continue throughout adulthood” R.G. Behrents

Our faces are continuing to change every day of our lives.

What Does 4 Years of Facial Aging Look Like at 24 Years Old?

Note thinner upper lip and jowls below the corner of the mouth.

More than 4.0 cc of volume is lost (gray area) between age 24 and age 28.

Note: Deeper nasolabial depression and more jowls

We see a volume loss of 1.3cc between the ages of 50 and 54 years.

Here we see 3.3 cc volume lost in 4 years between the ages of 64 and 67

We see improved facial volume after 7 months of Homeoblock treatment.

Before and after 9 months of Homeoblock treatment
Note: changes around the eyes and wider cheekbones

2.5 cc of volume added after 9 months of Homeoblock treatment

These results are comparable to three corrections using injections of dermal fillers such as Radiesse ™ and Juvederm ®

The dentist can enhance facial volume resulting in a younger appearance using dentofacial orthopedics.

The Homeoblock™ Appliance and Loss of Mid-Face Volume

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:18:00 +0000

We know that the loss of mid-face volume contributes to mid-face aging. The typical pattern of volume loss is shown by the green color in the Figure (1) below:

Bone volume is lost around the orbit and across the maxilla. The pattern of bone loss is consistent with Dr. Enlow’s “V” Principle

Fig.1

There is software available to accurately quantify the volume loss using 3D images generated by stereo-photogrammetry.

Fig. 2

Before and after images registered indicate 3.35 cc loss of volume over 4 years (Fig 2)

After 7 months of Homeoblock appliance therapy treatment we increased the volume by 1.99cc. (Fig 3)

Fig.3

The result of treatment shows a loss of only 0.85 cc after four years.

Fig.4

Before and after 7 months treatment, Fig. 4

Fig.5

Before and after facial images, Fig. 5

Discussion

Facial changes related to palatal expansion are clearly outlined in Growth and Treatment a Meeting of the Minds, J.A. McNamara Jr. 2003. “The maxillary complex shows a change in size (and/or mass) allied with an increase in structural complexity, in association with biological processes.” “Palatal expansion presumably, switches on osteoblastic genes associated with active boney deposition and concomitant remodeling of the spatial matrix ensues.” In relation to the changes around the eyes we must recall that the maxilla forms the floor of the orbit and skeletal changes may become apparent post expansion.” Specifically, changes in orbital morphology may be reflected on the skin of the face as the lower eyelids become “fuller,” the lateral canthus becomes more horizontal.”, facial width increases, particularly at the zygomatico-maxillary sutures and the craniofacial form, putatively, not only functions better but looks more attractive.”

THE HOMEOBLOCK™ APPLIANCE AND THE AIRWAY

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:39:00 +0000

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HOMEOBLOCK™ TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Intro to Advanced Techniques

Saturday, December 13, 2008

New York, NY

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A virtual patient generated by ICAT cone beam tomography and 3D facial scan is ready for morphometric evaluation.

The patient had Homeoblock™ treatment for nine months to develop the airway.

AIRWAY DEVELOPMENT

Before: 674.4 mm2

After: 1128.6 mm2

Before and after Measurements using Vultus™ Software

The distance from the posterior auricular canal to the inferior orbital fissure 73.7mm

The distance from the inferior orbital fissure to the superior contact of the central incisors is 63.9mm before treatment.

After

The distance between the posterior auricular canal and the inferior orbital fissure is 75.3mm, a difference of 1.7mm.

The distance between the inferior orbital fissure and the upper contact of the central incisors is 66.05mm, a differnce of 2.2mm

Profile Changes Before and After Nine Months of Treatment

We see a 2mm change under the nose and a 3mm change in the chin indicated by the brown area.

Polysomnography Results; Before and After Nine Months

The patient was tested without any oral appliances or CPAP. He improved from an RDI of 45.2 to and RDI of 10.5

ANTI-AGING AND THE HOMEOBLOCK ™ APPLIANCE

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:23:00 +0000

A SUMMARY

As we age we see more lines wrinkles, folds and depressions when we look in the mirror. The aging of the face has been compared to removing the water from a grape, which reduces the volume, and results in a raisin. When we put on weight, we increase fat deposits and in turn, the facial volume which reduces these age lines. Injecting fillers under the skin will do the same. Many of us would rather not put on weight and would prefer not to get injections to look younger. Yes, we do have an answer. It is a one hundred percent natural, holistic process, achieved by wearing a simple dental appliance, similar to a retainer, while you sleep. Let us explain.

The Human Genome Project (HGP) is an international scientific effort to map all of the genes of the human chromosomes. It is showing us that modern humans apparently possess essentially the same 30,000 genes as those of our early Homo sapiens ancestors 125,000 years ago. (Ridley, 1999; Dennis and Gallagher, 2001; Clayton and Dennis, 2003). The difference is that faces, back then, were wider; the area above the eyes more prominent and the jaws appeared stronger. The bones of the face are the foundation and support for the soft tissue that we see. As we age, that bone structure support reduces in volume. (Shaw and Kahn, 2007). Stimulating nature to grow and remodel the bones of the face by expressing some of the primitive genes that we possess can and does produce a more youthful appearance (Singh GD, 2003). Our faces are a combination of the expression of our genes and the influence of our environment. If you were (1) not breast fed, (2) sucked your thumb, (3) were a mouth breather as a child, your face would not have developed as it would have if you were (1) breast fed, (2) did not suck your thumb, (3) were not a mouth breather. How can we be sure that we will all look better? Simply enough, what we recognize as beauty in every culture around the world is facial symmetry, high wide cheekbones, a wide smile and strong jaws. Expression of inherited genes enhances facial symmetry through facial development (Little AC., et al., 2001). Widening the face, at the area of the cheekbones; results in the lower eyelid becoming fuller, the eyes more level and the jaws more prominent (Growth and Treatment a Meeting of the Minds; Monograph 41, Craniofacial Growth Series. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. 7. Singh GD (2003)). When the appliance is worn every night, the functional environmental component of our facial development is stimulated, and as a result, genes that have not been expressed in our development can become active. Homeoblock™ treatment has shown discernable effects on the maxillary arch and face including a size change of 8-11% and a shape change that is consistent with improved arch alignment (Singh GD, Diaz J Busquettes-VaelloC et al. Facial changes following treatment with a removable orthodontic appliance in adults. Funct Orthod. 2004; 21:18-23). We can expect to see facial changes appear in as little as three to six months.

Before | After

After twelve months of treatment, this patient appears to have better facial symmetry, higher, wider cheekbones, a wider face, more level eyes and reduced lines and depressions

The Homeoblock™ Appliance:
Training/Certification & Advanced Techniques

Saturday, December 13, 2008
New York, NY
8am-5pm

The University Club
1 West 54th Street
(54th Street @ 5th Avenue),
New York, NY 10019
212-572-2100

Registration: $895.00

Course Overview:
Introduction to the Homeoblock™ appliance
Diagnostic and treatment protocol
Jaw Development and Tooth Movement
Application for facial development, treatment for the airway, TMJ, and anti-aging
Designing Cases and adjusting the appliance
Bring study models and facial photos for case treatment planning and design
Facial development and anti-aging techniques

Registration: Pamela @ 518-943-7703

Airway development with the Homeoblock™ appliance: A Case Study

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:07:00 +0000

A class II division II patient with sleep apnea treated with the Homeoblock™ appliance for nine months showed the following exceptional results.

Airway evaluation using iCAT Tomography and Dolphin Software
Volume Sagital area Min. axial area Date
15,571.1 mm square 674.4 mm square 47.6 mm square December 2007
36,146.7 mm square 1,129.8 mm square 238.6 mm square August 2008

Results:
Increase: 132% Increase: 67% Increase: 406%

Homeoblock™ Training and Certification Course

Saturday, December 13, 2008
New York, NY
8am-5pm

The University Club
1 West 54th St
(54th Street @ 5th Avenue),
New York, NY 10019
$895.00 ($750 before 10/31/08)

Course Overview:
Introduction to the Homeoblock™ appliance
Diagnostic and treatment protocol
Jaw Development and Tooth Movement
Application for facial development, treatment for the airway, TMJ, and anti-aging
Designing Cases and adjusting the appliance
Bring study models and facial photos for case treatment planning and design

Registration: Pamela @ 518-943-7703

THE DENTIST ROLE IN ANTI-AGING MEDICINE

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:52:00 +0000

These results achieved by Dr. Theodore Belfor, DDS,
using the Homeoblock™ appliance and injections of dermal fillers.

“The Dentist is not only about teeth”

Note changes around the eyes cheekbones and mouth.

ONLY THE DENTIST CAN ENHANCE MID-FACE VOLUME.

Note increase in width across the Zygomatic arches.

Adult palatal expansion has discernable effects on the maxillary arch.
Size increases of 8-11% have been demonstrated.

Contact us for certification and course information:

Theodore R. Belfor, DDS
Chairman & President
OrthoSmile, Inc.
PO Box 394
38 Woodland Avenue, Ste #1
Catskill, NY 12414
USA
+1.518.943.7703-Voice
+1.518.943.9037-Facsimile
+1.917.748.3534-Mobile
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www.FacialDevelopment.com

NuSmile Non-Surgical FaceLift

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:46:00 +0000

Introducing the: NuSmile Non-Surgical FaceLift

See attached Pdf file

NuSmileFlyer.pdf

Facial Sculpting with Dermal Fillers Prior to Homeoblock™ Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:31:00 +0000

We have established that a combination of dermal fillers for injection in the mid-face region and Homeoblock™ appliance treatment can dramatically reduce the signs of aging.

The protocol has been 9-12 months of Homeoblock™ appliance treatment followed by injections of the dermal fillers, Restylane® and Radiesse™

As a first step, we can provide the injections followed by treatment with the Homeoblock™ appliance.

Case Study:

A 58 year old female with good bone structure presents for anti-aging treatment. Her chief complaint is sagging neck and jowls

Injections of 0.9cc Radiesse™ in the nasolabial fold and pre-jowl area were given.

Radiesse™ injections were followed by injections of 1ml Restylane® for lip enhancement.

Two weeks after treatment, her neck and jowls are improved. Impressions are now taken for a Homeoblock™ appliance. Stay tuned for the results.

April Issue

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:15:00 +0000

Dear Doctor:

Join the growing number of dentists that are interested in facial aesthetics and development!

OrthoSmile™, in conjunction with Space Maintainers Laboratory and the Appliance Therapy Practitioners Association will now be offering CE credits for training and certification in the use of the Homeoblock™ functional intra oral appliance, via internet conferencing.

Be the first dental practitioner in your area to offer a facial anti-aging protocol?

After just 3 one hour sessions in the privacy of your own home or office you can be certified to use the Homeoblock™ night time only dental appliance.

Arresting and Reversing the Aging of the Face

We now know that aging actually involves all layers of the soft tissue within the face as well as the shrinkage of the bone underneath. Facial aging is actually the result of fat loss and fat descent as well as skin and muscle laxity and loss of bone volume. Facial aging is caused by the volume loss of fat and soft tissue underneath the skin. Just like when you remove the volume (water) of a grape you are left with a wrinkled raisin. By injecting volume, many wrinkles can be eliminated or at least reduced. (In most states this procedure is being done by dentists).

The boney components of the face are important for overall facial three dimensional contours and suspension of the soft tissues. Only the dentist can enhance mid-facial bone volume with the use of the Homeoblock™ appliance which can remodel the maxilla and the mandible to increase their size and their volume. Soft tissue fillers are designed to "fill in" facial indentations made by fine lines and wrinkles. They can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks. This process combined with a dental orthopedic, orthodontic removable appliance, such as the Homeoblock™ can provide the ultimate solution to a non-surgical facial enhancement.

Arresting and Reversing the Premature Aging of the Face

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:29:00 +0000

Click on the play button to see the animation

Facial aging is due to loss of volume of both hard and soft tissue. During the aging process, we lose fatty tissue, and the bones of the face remodel. Often compared to a grape losing water and turning into a raisin this loss of volume results in the sagging and wrinkles that we associate with getting older.

We can replace this loss of volume with a combination of injection of facial dermal filler such as Restylane®, which is placed under the skin, creating volume for treatment of lips, lines, wrinkles and facial folds and the Homeoblock appliance which increases bone volume.

Arresting and Reversing the Premature Aging of the Face

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Just by observing other folks we can assume that the greatest loss of volume in the mid face appears in our fifties and in our sixties. That is the time when we most noticeably show our age. There is no denying the presence of lines and wrinkles turning up as we lose mid-face volume which is often compared to a grape that loses its water content and becomes a raisin.

The following photos show dramatic loss of mid faces volume in four years in a sixty year old. The blue face (left side) is the before face and the red face is the left side is the after face superimposed. The right side quantifies the changes and shows an overall loss of up to 3mm.

By comparison, a patient that was treated for almost 24 months with upper and lower HB appliances was viewed 2 years after treatment and four years after her baseline photo.

See below:

This patient shows more mid face volume at 56 years old than at 52 years old by as much as 1.5 mm. If we take into consideration a possible loss of 3 mm over that same period if there had been no treatment, this patient’s face is as much as 9mm wider than it would have been without treatment. Therefore I present that the Homeoblock™ appliance can be prescribed to patients as an anti-aging appliance.

Arresting and Reversing the Pre-Mature Aging of the Face

noreply@blogger.com (Theodore R. Belfor, DDS) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:00:00 +0000

We now know that aging actually involves all layers of the soft tissue within the face as well as the shrinkage of the bone underneath. Facial aging is actually the result of fat loss and fat descent as well as skin and muscle laxity. Facial aging is caused by the volume loss of fat and soft tissue underneath the skin. Just like when you remove the volume (water) of a grape you are left with a wrinkled raisin. By injecting volume, many wrinkles can be eliminated or at least reduced. Facial soft-tissue augmentation by injection has become increasingly popular as a minimally invasive option for patients seeking cosmetic facial enhancement. (In most states this procedure can be done by the Dentist). Appreciating the necessity of replacing depleted soft tissue has allowed for a more comprehensive approach to total facial rejuvenation. Recent studies have demonstrated that the aging process affects the facial bones. The boney components of the face are important for overall facial three dimensional contours and suspension of the soft tissues. Only the dentist can enhance mid-facial bone volume by remodeling the upper jaw to increase its size and volume. The upper jaw shrinks inward and rotates clockwise or downward as we age. Some studies have shown that palatal expansion results in a counterclockwise rotation of the upper jaw which would be a reversal of the aging process. The maxilla decreases in size - this process creates less available space for the overlying tissue resulting in the inferior displacement of the cheek fat pad and skin, with deepening of the naso-labial fold. Soft tissue fillers are designed to "fill in" facial indentations made by fine lines and wrinkles. They can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks. This process combined with a dental orthopedic, orthodontic removable appliance can provide the ultimate solution to a non-surgical facial enhancement.