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title: Custom Metal SL Case Study - Dr. Paul Trotter
description: See real results with custom metal self-ligating braces at KLOwen Orthodontics. View patient case studies and discover a faster, more comfortable smile transformation.
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# Custom Metal SL Case Study - Dr. Paul Trotter

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Industry

Orthodontics

Diagnosis

Class II malocclusion, slight deep bite, ectopic canine

Treatment Time

14 Months

Bracket Type

Custom Metal Self-Ligating

-35%

Treatment Time*

-44%

Appointments*

-62%

Dr. Intensive Time*

## "This isn’t just custom done right. This is digital indirect bonding done right. This is everything that brackets and wires should be. It is absolutely worth fully immersing yourself into it."

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Dr. Paul Trotter

Orthodontist, Trotter Orthodontics

## ![Copy of Trotter- Case Study Patient info](https://klowenortho.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Trotter-%20Case%20Study%20Patient%20info.png?width=768&height=881&name=Copy%20of%20Trotter-%20Case%20Study%20Patient%20info.png)

## The Results

Treatment was completed using KLOwen Custom Metal SL Brackets to efficiently align the dentition and achieve a functional Class I occlusion. The case advanced smoothly with minimal complications, illustrating how custom brackets can enhance treatment efficiency and predictability.

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*Compares consecutive debonds from last 30 MBT direct-bond cases, first 30 KLOwen twin cases and first 30 MSL debonds.

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