Orthodontic Protocols by Raffaele Spena
Orthodontic Protocols by Raffaele Spena
Course overview
Raffaele Spena online course consists of 6 webinars, during which you will learn:
The possibilities of the active self-ligating appliance
The rationale for alveolar corticotomy: detailed protocol
Non-extraction and extraction treatment of Class 2
The ectopic teeth: impaction, transpositions, and transmigrations.
The doctor will review the most important aspects of treatment:
Diagnostics and differential diagnostics
Step-by-step planning
Devices and methods of their use
Finishing stages of treatment.
What you will learn
- Apply principles of active self-ligating appliances to control incisors and canines during treatment.
- Evaluate indications and protocols for alveolar corticotomy and associated grafting in accelerated orthodontics.
- Plan non-extraction and extraction strategies for Class II cases using diagnostic and space-management criteria.
- Manage ectopic teeth including diagnosis, surgical coordination, and biomechanical strategies for impaction and transposition.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Treatment with active self-ligating appliance
Straight wire technique. Short review
The possibilities of the active SLB
Efficiency of active self-ligating appliance
Incisors and canines control
The CCO System (Complete Clinical Orthodontics)
The reasons for new prescriptions for active SLB
Some important tips for correct brackets positioning
The need for a proper sequence of archwire
When properly apply inter-arch forces
When properly apply intra-arch forces
The importance of a good finishing
Clinical cases.
Lesson 2. Alveolar corticotomy: a different perspective
Regional acceleration phenomenon
Alveolar corticotomy
The rationale for alveolar corticotomy
The open flap surgery
The flapless surgery
The grafting that may be associated to corticotomy
The orthodontic management of the cases
When to use corticotomy
Clinical cases.
Lesson 3. Non-extraction treatment of Class 2
Diagnose and differentiate among the different features of Class 2 malocclusions
Plan a non-extraction treatment for Class 2 cases
How to diagnose and treat the associated transverse problems
How to distalize upper molars
How to manage the overjet and the overbite
How to use intra-arch elastics
How to use fixed intra-arch appliances
How to finalize cases.
Lesson 4. Extraction treatment of Class 2
Indication for extraction treatment of Class 2
Diagnose and differentiate among the different features of Class 2 malocclusions
Plan an extraction treatment for Class 2 cases
How to decide which teeth extract
Space management
How to manage space closure
How to manage anchorages
How to control torque
How to finalize cases.
Lesson 5. The ectopic teeth treatment: impaction
Interoceptive treatment
Diagnosis of ectopically erupting teeth
Prevention of impaction
Biomechanics in orthodontic treatment of ectopia
How to surgically manage the impacted teeth
How to orthodontically manage the impacted teeth
How to control the anchorages
How control the final position in the arch of the impacted teeth
Clinical cases of the most common impactions.
Lesson 6. The ectopic teeth treatment: transpositions and transmigrations
Diagnosis of complete and incomplete transpositions
Treatment of complete and incomplete transpositions
Early treatment and interception of transposition
How to surgically manage the transposed teeth
How to orthodontically manage the transposed teeth
How to control the anchorages
How control the final position in the arch of the impacted teeth
Clinical cases of the most common transpositions
Cases with canine transmigration.
Why Choose These Orthodontic Protocols?
First, these orthodontic protocols are clear and easy to use. Also, Raffaele Spena shows each step with real cases. Then, you see how he plans from diagnosis to finishing. So, you can follow his orthodontic protocols in your clinic.
Second, you learn how to use self-ligating brackets in an active way. For example, you see how to control incisors and canines. In addition, you learn the alveolar corticotomy protocol for faster tooth movement. As a result, your treatment time can drop.
Third, the course covers impacted canine treatment and transpositions. Besides, it explains class 2 cases with and without extraction. Therefore, you can pick the best plan for each patient. Finally, your results stay stable.
What You Will Get
- Steps for active self-ligating mechanics.
- A full corticotomy protocol.
- Class 2 plans with and without extraction.
- Tips for impacted and ectopic teeth.
Also, you can watch it at home. Then, you can watch it one more time. So, you will feel sure at each step. Besides, the videos are clear. Plus, it is good for your whole team.
Moreover, the course is long and full. In fact, it has many real cases. Next, you can try each step on your own patients. Above all, you will make fewer mistakes. Thus, your patients will be happy. Now, it is your turn to start.
For this reason, many doctors love this course. Likewise, many clinics use the same ideas. Of course, you can share it with your team. Similarly, students can learn a lot from it. Even so, the steps stay easy. Hence, you can start today. Afterwards, you can watch the hard parts again. Overall, it is worth your time.
In short, the course gives you a full map. Indeed, each lesson builds on the last one. First of all, you learn the base rules. After that, you see the clinic cases. Later, you try the steps on your own. Meanwhile, you can ask your team for help. In the end, you will feel more sure. For sure, your work will get better.
Because of this, it is a good pick. Still, it is easy to follow. In fact, you can learn at your own pace. Likewise, you can stop and go back. Besides, the price is fair. Also, you keep the videos. So, why wait? Then, start your first lesson now.
