Advanced Orthodontics. A science-based approach by leading experts from Japan

Sadao Sato, Satoshi Aoki, Masamitsu Takahashi, Takao Minamidate — meet the leading experts of the Japanese school of orthodontics, where you will receive clear, evidence-based answers to the most complex clinical questions!

Together with these legendary lecturers, you will study:

• A science-based approach to the treatment of complex open bite cases with Dr. Sadao Sato

• Protocols for non-extraction and non-surgical orthodontic treatment

• Orthodontic treatment protocols for malocclusion and TMJ dysfunctions

• Diagnostic- and examination-based orthodontic treatment with consideration of jaw function

• Extraction-based treatment of Class II malocclusion

• Class II treatment protocols using aligner therapy

• Biomechanics and protocols of aligner therapy with first premolar extractions

• Use of temporary anchorage devices for vertical control

• Treatment protocols using mini-implants for Class II and Class III pathologies

Lesson 1. Orthodontic treatment according to the mechanism of malocclusion development

• Definition of craniomandibular orthodontics

• Principles of craniomandibular orthodontics

• Etiology of occlusal disorders

• Jaw growth and changes in vertical dimension of occlusion and occlusal plane

• Adaptation of the mandible to changes in vertical dimension of occlusion and occlusal plane

Lesson 2. Key aspects of non-extraction and non-surgical orthodontic treatment: an evidence-based approach

• Non-extraction and non-surgical open bite treatment protocols according to Sadao Sato

• Influence of posterior occlusal discrepancy in open bite cases

• Mechanics of Class I open bite treatment

• Why are premolar extractions and surgical interventions necessary?

• Relationship between occlusal plane inclination and mandibular adaptive changes

• Effectiveness of orthodontic treatment for malocclusion and TMJ dysfunctions

• Clinical case analysis

Lesson 3. Diagnostic- and examination-based orthodontic treatment with consideration of jaw function

• Diagnostic and examination methods considering functional elements

• Symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders and functional tests

• Importance of premolars and aspects related to tooth extraction

• Establishing the therapeutic mandibular position, understanding occlusal planes and vertical dimension of occlusion

• Combination of orthodontic and orthopedic treatment

• Clinical case analysis

Lesson 4. Retreatment of complex cases, including extraction cases

• Principles of retreatment in orthodontics

• Clinical recommendations for managing retreatment cases

• Importance of premolars and aspects related to tooth extraction

• Protocols for controlling mandibular position and occlusal plane

• Protocols for determining vertical dimension of occlusion

• Goals of orthodontic treatment prior to prosthetic rehabilitation

• Strategic alignment

• Orthodontic treatment using MEAW

• Clinical case analysis

Lesson 5. Class II treatment protocols using aligner therapy

• Approach to treating maxillary Class II with aligners

• Approach to treating mandibular Class II with aligners

• Extraction and non-extraction treatment protocols for full Class II cases

• Cephalometric analysis of Class II cases with and without extractions

• Aligner biomechanics in Class II treatment

Lesson 6. Extraction-based treatment of Class II malocclusion

• Identification of the patient’s chief complaint

• Management of the Curve of Spee

• Step-by-step protocols for extraction-based Class II treatment using aligners

• Tooth movement with aligners in Class II cases: distalization

• Treatment protocols for Class II malocclusion in growing patients

• Mandibular advancement using aligners

• Ortho-orthognathic cases

• Clinical and biomechanical tips for Class II treatment

• Clinical case breakdown

• Most common mistakes

Lesson 7. Use of temporary anchorage devices for vertical control

• Vertical control of anterior teeth. Gummy smile treatment

• Vertical control of posterior teeth

• Difference between intrusion via occlusal plane rotation using biomechanics and absolute intrusion

• Influence of the vertical position of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) on occlusal plane inclination

• Clinical case analysis

Lesson 8. Advanced biomechanics and treatment strategies for complex orthodontic cases using mini-implants

• Relationship between lever arm length and control of anterior tooth axis

• Vertical control of the entire maxillary dental arch

• Biomechanics of full-arch distalization using mini-implants

• Treatment protocols for bimaxillary protrusion using mini-implants

• Open bite treatment using mini-implants

• Class III treatment protocols using BS mini-implants

8 lessons (4h 47min)