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CA100 – Clear Aligner Treatment for Orthodontic Cases - DAY 2
Online CourseINSTRUCTOR: Dr. Barry Winnick This course provides doctors with introductory concepts, terminology, and clinical knowledge necessary to incorporate Aligner treatments into their practice. Appropriate case selection and submission will be reviewed as well as how to manage Clear Aligner treatment efficiently.Participants will learn the biological basis for tooth movements, diagnosis, and effective treatment planning for Aligner cases.
AC105 – Advanced Straight Wire Mechanics: Hands-on Technique – DAY 1
Chicago Marriott Oak Brook 1401 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois, United StatesINSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jim Prittinen / Dr. Barry Winnick This course is designed to provide practical straight wire experience working on the typodont introduced in AC102. Arch wire and power unit principles will be reviewed, and the treatment stages and retention will be studied. Class I crowded, and Class II Division 1 cases will be treated to completion on the articulator. In working on the typodont, the attendee experiences, in a short time span, tooth movement caused by the various power unit combinations. All cases will be reviewed in depth. Advanced power mechanics will be discussed, and practical exercises will include diagnosis [...]
AC105 – Advanced Straight Wire Mechanics: Hands-on Technique – DAY 2
Chicago Marriott Oak Brook 1401 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois, United StatesINSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jim Prittinen / Dr. Barry Winnick This course is designed to provide practical straight wire experience working on the typodont introduced in AC102. Arch wire and power unit principles will be reviewed, and the treatment stages and retention will be studied. Class I crowded, and Class II Division 1 cases will be treated to completion on the articulator. In working on the typodont, the attendee experiences, in a short time span, tooth movement caused by the various power unit combinations. All cases will be reviewed in depth. Advanced power mechanics will be discussed, and practical exercises will include diagnosis [...]
AC105 – Advanced Straight Wire Mechanics: Hands-on Technique – DAY 1
Double Tree San Francisco Airport North 5000 Sierra Point Parkway, Brisbane, California, United StatesTBD
AC105 – Advanced Straight Wire Mechanics: Hands-on Technique – DAY 2
Double Tree San Francisco Airport North 5000 Sierra Point Parkway, Brisbane, California, United StatesTBD
T348 – The Diagnosis and Effective Treatment of TMJ Dysfunction
Online CourseThe major cause of almost all TMJ dysfunction is an over closed vertical dimension causing excess pressure in the TMJ fossae when the teeth are in occlusion. This is usually due to the inadequate eruption of the lower posterior teeth.This course will examine effective TMJ diagnosis and TMJ treatment protocol. These treatment techniques will allow the rapid relief of TMJ symptoms within 6-8 weeks and usually a permanent relief of the entire TMJ problem within 4 to 12 months.This method of treating TMJ dysfunction works no matter how long the patient has had a TMJ dysfunction problem or how many previous [...]
D319 – Retention & Finishing of Cases
Online CourseThis course will cover the retention and finishing stages of treatment. One of the most rewarding achievements in orthodontics is the ability to finish a case to the satisfaction of both the practitioner and the patient Achieving this goal can sometimes be elusive for both experienced and inexperienced practitioners. The participants will learn the fixed appliance discipline required to achieve outstanding finishing results as well a variety of retention protocols.The two primary goals of this course are:• To help Doctors develop the expertise that is necessary to diagnose, treatment plan, and then establish efficient mechanics case finishing.• To give Doctors a [...]
C302 – USDI Contemporary Cephalometric Analysis
Online CourseINSTRUCTOR: Dr. Viet Ngheim This is a Cephalometric course which includes a detailed evaluation of the definitions of landmarks, tracing of head plates, and a review of Steiner and the USDI’s systems of analysis. A brief history of cephalometrics, structures of the skull and landmarks will also be discussed. Constructing the USDI analysis and the measurements needed will be examined. Model analysis which is the first and foremost adjunct to Cephalometrics will also be reviewed. Measurements are performed on models of each case to determine the Arch Form, Arch Width and Arch Depth. The arch form is assessed as Roman (IDEAL), [...]
F320 – The Benefits of Orthopedic Appliances in Early Orthodontic Treatment
Online CourseINSTRUCTOR: Dr. Bruce Gallant The course demonstrates the value of adding early orthodontic treatment to your practice.Important diagnostic considerations will be reviewed as well as the benefits of incorporating orthopedic appliances.The advantages of multiple orthopedic functional appliances including headgear for Class III treatment will be discussed in depth.Detailed instructions on clasp adjustments will also be shown.
C346 – Sassouni Plus Cephalometric Analysis – Day 1
Online CourseThis course will include detailed instruction on Sassouni analysis. Also, additional measurements are included which define growth tendencies extremely well. This course will provide an excellent working knowledge of Sassouni as well as key measurements derived from other analyses that can be used to support growth predictions and provide additional essential information not gathered from the Sassouni Archial portion of the analysis. After the completion of this course attendees will be able to: Trace a headplate using the Sassouni technique Utilize the tracings to assist in growth and treatment response predictions
C346 – Sassouni Plus Cephalometric Analysis – Day 2
Online CourseThis course will include detailed instruction on Sassouni analysis. Also, additional measurements are included which define growth tendencies extremely well. This course will provide an excellent working knowledge of Sassouni as well as key measurements derived from other analyses that can be used to support growth predictions and provide additional essential information not gathered from the Sassouni Archial portion of the analysis. After the completion of this course attendees will be able to: Trace a headplate using the Sassouni technique Utilize the tracings to assist in growth and treatment response predictions