This course will take you from zero to hero of the following orthodontic topics: Orthodontic treatment in the early permanent dentition and Development of a vertical problem.
Here are the main headlines that this course covers:
Orthodontic treatment in the early permanent dentition.
1.Space Gaining Procedures
1.1 Extraction as a Method to Gain Space
1.2 Extraction versus Nonextraction Controversy
1.3 Extraction Choice
1.4 Interproximal Enamel Reduction
Indications and Contraindications
Steps Involved in Interproximal Reduction
Techniques for Enamel Reduction
1.5 Derotation of Posterior Teeth
1.6 Uprighting of Tilted Posterior Teeth
1.7 Proclination of Anterior Teeth
1.8 Arch Expansion
1.9 Molar Distalization
Upper Molar Position
Influence of Second Molar on Molar Distalization
Indications and Contraindications
Complications of Molar Distalization
2.Treatment of Class I Malocclusions
2.1 Arch Length Deficiency
2.2 Expansion
2.3 Extractions
2.4 Treatment Sequence for Class I Malocclusion Correction
Alignment
Correction of crossbites
Alignment of impacted tooth
Closure of diastema or anterior spacing
Leveling
Space closure
Detailing and final settling followed by retention.
Development of a vertical problem
1. Diagnosis of vertical discrepancies
1.1 Long face patients
1.2 Short face patients
1.3 Cephalometric characteristics
1.4 Vertical Class II type
1.5 Treatment planning
2. Deep bite
2.1 Types of deep bite.
2.2 Possible treatment options to open a deep bite
Anterior bite plane
Anterior bite plane with intermaxillary elastics
Bite ramps
Individual bypass
Incisal bracket bonding.
Intrusion bend
Tip back
Use of a reverse curve
Utility Arch
CIA (Connecticut Intrusion Arch)
Intrusive arch with loops
Headgear
3. Open bite
3.1 Etiology
Local Factors
General Factors
3.2 Types of open bite
3.3 Clinical characteristics
3.4 Treatment Options
In block extrusion bend
Second order or individual extrusion bend
Reverse curve
Individual bypass
In block bypass
Inverted tip back
Posterior bite block
Posterior intrusion block with TMA wire
High Pull Headgear
TPA or Chromosome arch with acrylic button
Intermaxillary elastics
Bracket bonding closer to the gingival margin
Maxillary surgery
Glossectomy
