Drs. Berger and Janisse's office proudly uses SPEED braces. SPEED braces are unique, miniaturized, self-ligating brackets which offer enormous benefits. Patients enjoy wearing SPEED braces because they are smaller and therefore less noticeable. Moreover, they are true to their name! SPEED braces accomplish beautiful, precise results in less time than standard braces. This is achieved via the continuously active self-adjusting spring clip, which gently seats the arch wire in each individual bracket. Moreover, the discomfort associated with larger braces is dramatically reduced" so that SPEED braces are often referred to as "Pain-free" braces.

The recent introduction of high-memory technology orthodontic wires permits patients to enjoy even, more comfortable, and effective treatment. Dr. Berger has published an orthodontic research paper on the reduced force levels exhibited by these highly flexible arch wires.

*Berger J.L., Waram, T., "Force Levels of Nickel Titanium Initial Archwires" J. Clin. Orthod. 41:(5): 286-92, 2007

Taken with permission from the SPEED website SPEED Products, SPEED Wire Prodcuts, SPEED Supercable

Click on these images to view a Quicktime animation of the SPEED braces.

The SPEED braces	Side view and rotation
Opening the bracket	Closing the bracket

Taken with permission from SPEED website The SPEED Appliance, How SPEED Works, Understanding SPEED

Keeping Current
Dr. Jeff Berger stays at the leading edge of orthodontics as a member of the faculty at the University Detroit Mercy. As a Clinical Professor, he lectures on a weekly basis and provides clinical instruction to orthodontic residents during their two-year specialty program. In addition, he lectures both nationally and internationally as well as publishing research and clinical papers in orthodontic journals. To find out more about Dr. Berger go to his page under the "About Our Office" section.

Dr. Janisse routinely attends continuing education courses. Further information on Dr. Janisse is available under the "About Our Office" section.