Practical Advanced Orthodontics: Evidence‑Based Approaches from Japan's Leading Experts
Practical Advanced Orthodontics: Evidence‑Based Approaches from Japan's Leading Experts
Course overview
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 challenging clinical questions!
Together with the legendary lecturers you will study:
An evidence-based approach to treating complex open-bite cases with Dr. Sadao Sato
Protocols for non-extraction and non-surgical orthodontic treatment
Protocols for orthodontic treatment of malocclusion and TMJ dysfunctions
Orthodontic treatment based on diagnosis and examination taking jaw function into account
The extraction method for treating distal bite
Protocols for Class II treatment using aligner therapy
Biomechanics and protocols for 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.
- Develop evidence-based treatment plans for open-bite and complex malocclusions incorporating functional analysis.
- Plan non-extraction and non-surgical mechanics with attention to posterior occlusal relationships and the Spee curve.
- Apply biomechanics for aligner therapy and premolar-extraction cases, including lever arm and intrusion control.
- Incorporate temporary anchorage device protocols for vertical control and Class II/III sagittal correction.
What you will learn
Course lessons
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 the vertical dimension of occlusion and the occlusal plane
Adaptation of the mandible to changes in the vertical dimension of occlusion and the occlusal plane.
Lesson 2. Key aspects of non-extraction and non-surgical orthodontic treatment: an evidence-based approach
Protocols for treating open bite without tooth extraction and surgery according to Sadao Sato
The influence of posterior occlusal disproportions in open-bite cases
Mechanics of treating Class I open bite
Why are premolar extractions and surgical interventions necessary?
The relationship between occlusal plane inclination and mandibular adaptation changes
Effectiveness of orthodontic treatment for malocclusion and TMJ dysfunctions
Clinical case analysis.
Lesson 3. Orthodontic treatment based on diagnosis and examination taking jaw function into account
Examination and diagnostic methods considering functional elements
Symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders and functional tests
Importance of premolars and aspects related to tooth extraction
Establishing the therapeutic position of the mandible, understanding occlusal planes and the vertical dimension of occlusion
Combination of orthodontic and orthopedic treatment
Clinical case analysis.
Lesson 4. Retreatment of complex cases, including cases with extractions
Principles of treatment in retreatment orthodontic therapy
Clinical recommendations for managing retreatment cases
Importance of premolars and aspects related to tooth extraction
Protocols for controlling mandibular position and the occlusal plane
Protocols for determining the vertical dimension of occlusion
The goal of orthodontic treatment before prosthetic rehabilitation
Strategic alignment
Orthodontic treatment using MEAW
Clinical case analysis.
Lesson 5. Protocols for treating distal bite using aligner therapy
Approach to treating maxillary Class II with aligners
Approach to treating mandibular Class II with aligners
Treatment protocols with and without extractions for complete Class II
Cephalometric analysis of Class II cases with and without extractions
Aligner biomechanics in Class II treatment.
Lesson 6. Extraction method for treating distal bite
Identifying the patient's chief complaint
Managing the Spee curve
Step-by-step treatment protocols for Class II extraction cases with aligners
Tooth movement with aligners in distal bite: distalization
Treatment protocols for distal bite in growing patients
Advancement of the mandible using aligners
Ortho-orthognathic cases
Clinical and biomechanical tips for treating distal bite
Case reviews
Most common mistakes.
Lesson 7. Use of temporary anchorage devices for vertical control
Vertical control of anterior teeth. Treatment of gummy smile
Vertical control of posterior teeth
Difference between intrusion via rotation of the occlusal plane using biomechanics and absolute intrusion
Effect 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
The relationship between lever arm length and control of the anterior teeth axis
Vertical control of the entire maxillary dental arch
Biomechanics of distalizing the entire dental arch using mini-implants
Protocols for treating bimaxillary protrusion using mini-implants
Treatment of open bite using mini-implants
Protocols for treating Class III using BS mini-implants.
