School of biomechanics in orthodontics

– The role of occlusion in anchorage

– Creation of an artificial occlusal surface: methodology and clinical recommendations

– Lower incisors as anchorage

– Equilibrium: problems of the system of forces

– Statically defined mechanics

– Single-point contact with ligature: pros and cons

– Line of action concept: cantilevers

– Straightening the position of molars: mechanics

– Indications for the use of cantilevers

– Mechanics of extrusion and straightening and the position of the canine

– Extrusion and straightening of the molar position

– Creating the reverse direction of the moment

– Advantages of cantilevers.

Recommended for: Orthodontis, General dentist.

– Statically defined mechanics: force measurement

– Application of cantilever: mechanics design

– Absolutely constant units of forces

– The concept of qualitative constancy

– Arch selection: rules and recommendations

– The problem of using circular arcs

– Configurations and direction of force

– Activation of cantilevers: technique

– Combined cantilevers: mechanics

– Combination of activation in different directions

– Cantilever support design

– Two vector mechanics: mathematical justification.

Recommended for: Orthodontis, General dentist.

– First order bends:

- Inset and offset

- Toe-in and toe-out

- Canine eminence bend

- First order Z-bend.

– Second order bends:

- Step bends.

– Second order Z-bend:

- Levelling loops 

- Side effects of second order movements

- Compensating forces of bends

- Clinical cases. 

Recommended for: Orthodontists, General dentists.

– Step-by-step video demonstration of first order bends: 

- Inset and offset

- Toe-in and toe-out

- Canine eminence bend

- First order Z-bend.

– Step-by-step video demonstration of leveling vertical loops fabrication

– Analysis of clinical cases. 

Recommended for: Orthodontists, General dentists.

– Geometry of rectangular wire

– Bracket geometry 

– Real torque: 

- Definition 

- Neutral torque

- Negative real torque

- Positive real torque.

– Relative torque: 

- Definition

- Negative relative torque

- Positive relative torque.

– Managing torques during space closure and distalization. Torque loss control in en-masse retraction 

– Real and relative torque of posterior teeth

– Individual torque

– Detailing and teeth alignment assessment 

– Clinical cases. 

Recommended for: Orthodontists, General dentists.

– Clinical significance of loops

– Vertical loop. indications and clinical application

– Plier requirements and step-by-step demonstration of vertical loop fabrication

– Comparison between first order bends and loops. Activation force, fabrication process, clinical advantages

– Analysis of clinical cases.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, General dentists.

– The L-shape loop. Indications and clinical application

– Box-loop. Indications and clinical application

– Video demonstration for the fabrication of L-shape loops

– Video demonstration for the fabrication of box-loop

– Biomechanics of the Leveling loops

– Leveling loops during finishing phase

– Analysis of clinical cases.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, General dentists.

– Diagnostics of the impacted сanines in the mandible

– Biomechanics of the treatment of impacted сanines in the mandible

– Classification of impacted сanines in the mandible

– Features of the installation of microimplants in the mandible

– Treatment of impacted сanines in the mandible in children and teenagers

– Surgical aspects of the treatment of impacted сanines in the mandible

– Detailed protocol for the treatment of impact molars: biomechanics, surgical and orthodontic treatment

– Preparation of different attachments (cantilevers) for the correction and biomechanics of impacted teeth

– Errors in the treatment of impacted teeth

– Analysis of clinical cases of treatment of impaction of canines and premolars.

Recommended for: Orthodontist, General dentist.

– Treatment planning for impacted canines

– Detailed treatment protocol for impacted canines

– Biomechanics of orthodontic treatment of impacted canines

– Surgical aspects of the treatment of impacted canines

– Features of the installation of zygomatic microimplants

– Working with the occlusal plane in the treatment of impacted canines

– Treatment of impacted canines in children and teenagers

– Errors and complications of the treatment of impacted canines

– Lever arm: selection and methods of creation

– Treatment of high-lying impact canines

– Analysis of clinical cases of treatment of impaction of canines and premolars.

Recommended for: Orthodontist, General dentist.