Advanced Orthodontics Course

Offered by JaverianaX

Course Description

This advanced orthodontics course is an in-depth exploration of complex orthodontic cases that go beyond traditional bracket systems and invisible aligners. Designed for specialized orthodontists, this course delves into the challenging world of malocclusions that are difficult to manage due to biological, biomechanical, functional, and aesthetic limitations. You'll learn how to construct simple yet effective devices to manage complex clinical situations while controlling undesirable effects. This online course will equip you with the necessary tools to tackle real-life orthodontic cases that extend beyond dental aesthetics, allowing you to apply your newfound knowledge in dental clinics.

What Students Will Learn

  • Structuring an adequate orthodontic diagnosis
  • Treating complex malocclusions with biological, biomechanical, functional, and aesthetic limitations
  • Understanding biomechanical and biological reactions involved in undesirable orthodontic effects
  • Constructing innovative designs to successfully treat complex orthodontic cases
  • Recognizing and treating difficult-to-manage orthodontic cases

Pre-requisites

This course is designed for dental professionals who are specialists in Orthodontics. A strong background in general dentistry and orthodontic principles is required.

Course Coverage

  • Critical thinking for orthodontic diagnosis
  • Class III malocclusions with vertical problems and dental compensations
  • Class II malocclusions with severely increased overjet and dental compensations
  • Scissors bite molars and over-expanded lower arches
  • Biological response to orthodontic tooth movement
  • Class II open bites due to molar over-eruption
  • Asymmetric canting of the upper and lower anterior arch in surgical Class III cases
  • Midline deviation
  • Physiological processes involved in orthodontic response
  • Normal dental development and eruption of the upper canine
  • Surgically assisted eruption guidance for impacted upper canines
  • Traction biomechanics
  • Biology of tooth eruption
  • Lingual orthodontics: rationale and biomechanics
  • Achieving canine Class I and functional occlusion
  • Translational medicine in orthodontics

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for experienced orthodontists looking to expand their knowledge and skills in managing complex cases. It's particularly suited for professionals who want to enhance their ability to diagnose and treat challenging malocclusions that require innovative approaches beyond conventional orthodontic techniques.

Real-World Application of Skills

  • Improve diagnostic abilities for complex cases
  • Develop customized treatment plans for challenging malocclusions
  • Design and implement innovative orthodontic devices
  • Enhance patient outcomes by minimizing undesirable effects
  • Expand the range of treatable cases, potentially growing their practice
  • Apply evidence-based, cutting-edge techniques in daily clinical practice
  • Contribute to the advancement of orthodontic treatment methodologies

Syllabus

Module 1: Malocclusions considered difficult to correct due to biomechanical factors
  • Critical thinking for orthodontic diagnosis
  • Class III with vertical problems and dental compensations
  • Class II with severely increased overjet and dental compensations
  • Scissors bite molars. Over-expanded lower arches
  • Biological response to orthodontic tooth movement
Module 2: Malocclusions considered difficult to correct due to functional factors
  • Class II with open bite due to molar over-eruption
  • Canting or asymmetric inclination of the upper and lower anterior arch in surgical Class III cases
  • Midline deviation
  • Physiological processes involved in the orthodontic response to tooth movement
Module 3: Malocclusions considered difficult to correct due to biological and biomechanical factors
  • Normal dental development and eruption of the upper canine
  • Surgically assisted eruption guidance for impacted upper canines
  • Traction biomechanics
  • Biology of tooth eruption
Module 4: Malocclusions considered difficult to correct due to aesthetic factors
  • Lingual Orthodontics: Why do it?
  • Biomechanics from the lingual aspect
  • Achieving canine Class I and functional occlusion
  • Translational Medicine in orthodontics