Inman Orthodontic Laboratories Inc

13/03/2026

Old School / New School......... Today in the lab this IPC case was shown to me by Jeff and Sidnei. It was different because it was Old School fitted bands but was TAD supported and had a unilateral IPC to distalize the upper right molar. The pic off the model shows the distalization that could be achieved. The coil looks short but only because the sliding lock was not advanced, that will be done in the mouth once seated. I sent the pics to Jesse (who is traveling today) and he said he saw the same appliance on Facebook today. I looked and found the pic from Huessein Saad which I have added to this post. Hence our Old School pics and his New School pic. I personally find this very interesting. Mr. Saad I hope you are OK with me adding your post, if not I will delete it immediately.

07/03/2026

We have removed our last post because there seemed to be no interest in it. Let's see if this is more interesting to the group? This is a Invisible Inman Aligner. It is a combination of an Inman Aligner and a Clear Aligner. It is as aesthetic as Clear Aligners with the speed of the Inman Aligner. It is indicated when the anterior teeth are lingually displaced / relapsed and there is enough overjet to advance and round them out.

01/03/2026

I am featuring these Phase One Inmans for several reasons. I apologize for the lighting but you can still see the awesome acrylic work by Christina and the great wirework by Sidnei. This account always wants both the active lingual and active labial components. However on these Phase One appliances you can almost always simply use a Bow laser welded to the Adams clasps. These appliances are good to gain space for the cuspids, jump anterior cross-bites and pre-align the centrals and laterals like you would with 4 X 2 mechanics. The red dot marked on the model is where we suggest the clinician adds a bump of composite to create an undercut to keep the lingual from riding up toward the incisal.

20/02/2026

When we are asked to fit bands we print "impression trays" not models. I think EasyRX and Cadflow both offer this now. We have been doing this since we were able to print. We hired a CAD/CAM expert to create the process and shared it with everyone, never asking for a dime to share the technology. It is simply easier to fit bands and solder on stone models. The appliance featured here is a RPE with an IPC unilateral molar distalizer. Please see how Jeff used the trombone / pin and tube stabilizing bar to allow the expansion of the UR molar. People know us for the Inman Aligner but I truly feel the IPC was the best idea I have ever had.

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from the amazing ladies at Inman Orthodontic Laboratory. They are the backbone of our company, we love and respect them completely.

12/02/2026

I am not sure how many labs are adding Aesthetics to Function, but we do. Pictured is the first and the last in a series of Clear Aligners with pontics. Both arches were treated to accomplish this. Hopefully we will post the patient's results soon. I love these "outside the box" cases!

06/02/2026

This could not be more true!

👉 Wanting more means nothing if your effort stays average.

You can’t talk about bigger goals while living on autopilot and calling it consistency.

The bare minimum keeps you comfortable, not fulfilled.

It keeps your dreams alive just enough to haunt you, not enough to happen.

Results don’t come from intention, they come from standards.

From choosing effort when excuses would be easier.

From doing what’s required even when it’s inconvenient and boring.

At some point, you have to stop pretending both paths lead to the same place.

Either commit to growth or accept where you are.

But stop lying to yourself about wanting more while acting like less is enough.👊💥

06/02/2026

Sidnei is not LONG IN THE TOOTH but he has tons of experience setting pontics in appliances. I really think because of him we offer exceptional Temporary Partial Dentures. Thank you Sidnei for your great talent!

04/02/2026

We have immediate positions open for trained technicians. We are looking for techs that can Set teeth, Laser Weld, Wire Bend and more. You application will be kept strictly confidential. You will be dealing directly with me or my son Jesse, no one else. We are sorry we cannot sponsor you because H1B Visas are no longer available for Dental Technicians. Email me today don@inmanortho.com

01/02/2026

We are EXPANDING our knowledge regarding printed appliances. The Lower FLEA to me is very cool. I like the way Jesse designed it by adding the extensions to the Cs. As always Bertram did an outstanding job on the metal printing!

24/01/2026

I am in the HABIT of featuring printed metal in my posts.

IMHO Tongue or Thumb appliances are the perfect example of why printed metal appliances are superior. First is the fact that you can design them digitally using both arches to find the perfect placement of the crib. Secondly the appliance is printed as one solid piece with no weak areas, no solder joints to discolor or break down. If you are an orthodontist or Pediatric dentist and you are resistant to printed appliances, let's talk. Email or PM me, I will fabricate you two appliances for the same patient, one with bands and one printed, I will only charge you for one. This way if you don't LOVE the printed appliance you can seat the old school banded appliance. Yes, I will lose money but I have so much confidence you will switch to printed appliances it will be worth it.

18/01/2026

Sorry for the silence but we have been crazy busy. Dr. Neil from Denck Ortho asked us to host a meeting to share our experience with the Denck wire bending machine and software. The amazing Cade Tippet flew in and him and Jesse gave everyone one on one "hands On" training. We had a great BBQ at my house the first night then the brilliant Dr. Neil showed us MARPE planning software the 2nd day. Thank you to all that attended and thank you all for sharing. Truly my favorite moments of the 2 days was when people dropped their guard, bared their souls and spoke honestly about their successes and challenges. God, I love this profession and will miss it tremendously!