Online School "Microimplants in Orthodontics"
Online School "Microimplants in Orthodontics"
Course overview
Online school on the use of microimplants in everyday orthodontic practice from international lecturers!
In 16 lessons you will learn all aspects on the use of microimplants in orthodontics:
Biomechanics of microimplants
Treatment planning
Selection of microimplants
Microimplant insertion protocols
The prescription of braces in combination with skeletal anchorage
Complications and their prevention
Treatment of relapses.
During the training, treatment protocols with microimplants of the following malocclusions will be given:
Class 2 and 3
Cross bite
Open bite
Teeth crowding
Vertical incisor disocclusion
Asymmetry
Gummy smile.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Orthodontic microimplant, the last 2 decades of evolution in how and what happened
Angle’s concept and edgewise appliance
Begg’s mechanics
The Tweed’s Triangle
Tweed-Merrifield’s mechanics
Skeletal anchorage: advantages
Terminology in skeletal anchorage
Treatment planning with microimplants
LAS system
Root apex resorption: risks when using microimplants
Biomechanics of microimplant
Vertical incisor disocclusion: treatment methods
Types of mechanics in orthodontics
Microimplant selection: material, diameter, length
Application of microimplants: complications
Typodonts: types
The future of orthodontics.
Lesson 2. Gummy smile correction with TADs
Gummy smile: differential diagnosis and etiology
Surgical methods of gingival smile correction: V-Y cheiloplasty, myotomy, upper lip reposition
Gummy smile correction methods: decision-making algorithm
Choosing the position of the microimplant for the most effective treatment
Incisor intrusion: soft tissue reaction
Alveoloplasty after orthodontic treatment: advantages
Protocol for the installation of microimplants in the subapical zone
Justification of the use of microimplants in the front teeth projection
Remodeling of bone tissue in the process of tooth intrusion
Periodontal surgery: determination of indications after orthodontic treatment
Limitations for correction of gummy smile by orthodontic method
Installation of a microimplant in the area of the infrazygomatic crest: technique.
Lesson 3. Temporary Skeletal Anchorage Devices (TSADs) Application Strategy. Introductory lesson
C-Tube: indications, advantages, design features
Risks when using C-Tube: prevention of complications
BRC methodology
TWEeMAC: optimal prescription of braces in combination with TSAD
Protocol of treatment of patients without tooth extraction
5 aspects of effective treatment
MCPP plate: design features and advantages
Installation and positioning of microimplants: clinical tips
10 key principles of bio orthodontics.
Lesson 4. Temporary Skeletal Anchorage Devices (TSADs) Application Strategy:
C-Tube: indications, advantages, design features
Risks when using C-Tube: prevention of complications
BRC methodology
TWEeMAC: optimal prescription of braces in combination with TSAD
Protocol of treatment of patients without tooth extraction
5 aspects of effective treatment
MCPP plate: design features and advantages
Installation and positioning of microimplants: clinical tips
10 key principles of bio orthodontics
Bio constructive C-expander: properties
Facial asymmetry: a step-by-step protocol of treatment without surgical intervention
Dynamic assessment of the TMJ condition during orthodontic treatment.
Lesson 5. How to use microimplants for the camouflaged orthodontic treatment of Adult Class 3 malocclusion
Treatment strategies for class 3 malocclusion
Type and features of class 3
Treatment of High and low angle cases: difference
Edgewise appliances and Class 3 elastics with L4 extraction
MEAW and elastics
Options for class 3 camouflage treatment:
Sequential retraction
Whole dentition retraction.
Treatment protocol for lower dentition
Treatment protocol for upper dentition
Microimplants placement.
Lesson 6. Vertical Dimension: Surgical plates or Aligners
Diagnostic guidelines: decision-making algorithm:
Lower anterior facial height
Degree of visibility of incisors.
Correction of dental alveolar and skeletal problems
Principles of treatment of vertical disocclusion
Growth modification: Herbst appliance
Stages of combined treatment: surgical and orthodontic
Pre-surgical orthodontic treatment goals
TADs and aligners for vertical incisor disocclusion treatment
Advantages of using mini-screws
Stability of results
Selection of appliance for the vertical incisor disocclusion treatment
Optimized attachments: disadvantages
The importance of applying attachments
Retention рrotocol.
Lesson 7. All Class 2 Roads Lead to Rome: Same Thing... Only Different Part I
Dental alveolar compensation: definition
Class 2 remediation mechanisms
Effectiveness and predictability of сlass 2 treatment
Pure skeletal anchorage: pros and cons
Indications for using mini-screws
Growing the mandible
Functional appliances
Fixed functional appliances in combination with braces
Terms of treatment
Key for class 2 treatment.
Lesson 8. Horseshoe Jet Miniscrew - Supported Distalization
Problems of distalization
Mechanisms of distalization and distalizing forces
Comparison of Distal Jet, Jones Jig and Pendulum appliances
Combination of Distal Jet and braces: advantages and disadvantages
Vertical Distal Jet effect
Methods for correcting the ratio for class 2
The effect of functional appliances
Side effects of the use of mini-screws
Localization of mini-screws: position selection
The process of distalization using Horseshoe Jet.
Lesson 9. Modifications of TPAs - Miniscrews in One Place. One Concept for Three Angle Classes
The purpose and advantages of palatal skeletal anchorage to enhance a variety of orthodontic mechanics
The rationale for the selection of a specific mini-screw insertion site
Design simple, individual mechanisms using miniscrews for many different malocclusions
TPA+ with miniscrews for Class 3 maxillary protraction or to protract to close spaces towards the anterior
TPA- with miniscrews for Class 2 en-masse retraction or as anchorage for space closure
Modification of TPA+ or – for controlling vertical with posterior maxillary intrusion.
Lesson 10. The amazing IZC (Infrazygomatic Crest) screw
Appliance for molar distalization
Advantages of mini-screws
Combination of IZC and Passive Self Ligating (PSL) brackets: advantages
Principles of installation of mini-screws
Modified IZC position
Problems when installing the mini-screw: prevention
Choosing the length of the mini-screw
Selecting the position of the mini-screw: IZC 6 and IZC 7
Method of double periapical X-ray
Advantages of the elastic chain
Interproximal enamel reduction: indications
Buccal or palatal screw position: advantages and disadvantages
Indications for the removal of third molars.
Lesson 11. Skeletal anchorage and creativity in Orthodontics: a powerful combination
Skeletal anchorage: a creative approach to optimizing orthodontic treatment
Skeletal anchorage as a method of prevention of side effects of conventional orthodontic treatment
Treatment of patients with dental crowding: a protocol for the use of skeletal anchorage
Molar intrusion using microimplants: technique
Treatment of open bite: step-by-step protocol and clinical recommendations
Skeletal anchorage as a way to avoid orthognathic surgery
Correction of crossbite with microimplants: a creative approach.
Lesson 12. Molar uprighting using miniscrews: differential diagnosis and lab-free chairside fabrication of MAPS, MAUS
Biomechanics principles
Force-Driven approach
Mechanics of tooth movement
Effect of force
Miniscrew insertion and molar uprighting
Fabrication of MAPS
Fabrication of MAUS
Clinical cases.
Lesson 13. Minimalism orthodontics for major «root movement»: how to save natural teeth & minimize prosthesis
Causes of tooth loss
Rehabilitation of missing molars: strategies
Rationale of orthodontic approach
Ankylosis and impacted teeth treatment
Conventional uprighting spring
Fabrication of MARS
Active-passive combined molar protraction
Mandibular molar protraction
Strategic intrusion for better molar protraction
Clinical cases.
Lesson 14. Vertical control with TADS: etiology and treatment modalities of anterior open bite and relapse
The etiology of anterior open bite
Characteristics of skeletal and dentoalveolar open bite
Open bite treatment planning
Methods for the treatment of open bite, depending on the etiological factor
Myogymnastics: open bite treatment
Use of TADs
Orthognathic surgery in the treatment of open bite
Relapse after anterior open bite correction
The factors that affect relapse after anterior open bite correction
Retention protocol for open bite treatment
Clinical cases.
Lesson 15. Anterior open bite correction: surgery vs. TADs
Etiology of anterior open bite
The choice of the method of orthognathic treatment of open bite
Facial asymmetry diagnostics: clinical, X-ray, morphological examination
Control of the occlusal plane in orthognathic surgery
How to prepare for the new ABO Scenario-based Oral Clinical Examination in diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment implementation and management, and critical analysis and outcomes assessment in AOB cases
Clinical situations in which CBCT imaging and TADs would be beneficial in AOB correction
Clinical applications and biomechanical considerations of orthognathic surgery vs. TADs in challenging AOB cases
Clinical cases.
Lesson 16. Class 3 dental compensation with miniplates: what did I learn in 20 years?
Etiology of class 3
Treatment options: overview
Indications for retraction of mandibular teeth using microimplants in the treatment of class 3
Microimplants placement
Class 3 treatment protocol
Complications and solutions of retraction of the lower teeth:
Vestibular incisor deviation
Root position
Posterior crossbite
Transversal changes
Deviation of molars
Pericoronitis and bad hygiene.
Retention protocols
Clinical cases.
Lesson 17. Complex space closure of missing teeth with TADs
Indications for space closing of missing teeth
Components of proper orthodontic mechanics
Clinical recommendations: changing the shape of the canine before space closing
Bone augmentation during tooth movement
Complications of space closing
Protocol for changing the position of canines
Position of the mini-plates to space closing
Space closing vs implantation
Clinical cases.
