Abstract: A formalized method and system of collaborative care includes providing orthodontic care via collaboration between a dentist, an orthodontic specialist, and a software platform. A method for generating an orthodontic treatment plan includes obtaining patient images, submitting the patient images to an analyzer for diagnostic planning, analyzing the images with the analyzer, generating a treatment objective with the analyzer, calculating time needed for each phase of treatment, determining appliances and instrumentation necessary to achieve the treatment objective, and generating the orthodontic treatment plan. A system for generating an orthodontic treatment plan includes a sensor configured to generate patient images and an analyzer configured to analyze the patient images and generate an orthodontic treatment plan. The system further include a learning management system.

Abstract: An adjustable aligning reel for aligning a misaligned tooth into a predetermined position in an arch of teeth. The adjustable aligning reel comprises an adjustable tensioner which is capable of being mounted on an archwire in operative relationship with the misaligned tooth . The adjustable tensioner comprises a drive shaft having a filament attached thereto. An end of the filament is secured to a bracket which is mounted on the misaligned tooth and the drive shaft is rotated such that a predetermined tension is applied to the tooth. This tension causes the misaligned tooth to be moved towards the predetermined position. The drive shaft comprises a slip gear for preventing the tension applied to the filament from exceeding a preselected tension limit. The adjustable tensioner also includes a ratchet and pawl mechanism for preventing the drive shaft from rotating in a manner that causes the filament to unwind.