Dr. Shannon Leigh Duffy D.M.D.
Orthodontist
20 Pondmeadow Dr Suite 202 Reading MA, 01867About
Dr. Shannon Duffy practices Orthodontics in Reading, MA. 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. Duffy may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Duffy 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- A novel p53-inducible apoptogenic gene, PRG3, encodes a homologue of the apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF).
- Inhibition of stress-inducible kinase pathways by tumorigenic mutant p53.
- Maxillary transverse discrepancies and potentially impacted maxillary canines in mixed-dentition patients.
- Epithelial morphogenesis and intestinal cancer: new insights in signaling mechanisms.
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