This course will take you from zero to hero of the following orthodontic topic: Decision on bracket type and system.
Here are the main headlines that this course covers:
Decision on bracket type and system
1. Evolution of treatment mechanics and contemporary appliance design
1.1 Edgewise appliance
First, second, third order bends
1.2 Straight wire appliance
Mechanics with the SWA
Canine retraction
Methods of space closure
Appliance compensation
2. Roth Prescription
Justification on modifications
Mechanotherapy
3. McLaughlin Bennett Trevisi (MBT) prescription
Space closure
Appliance compensation
Class II div 1 growth modification
Class II camouflage
Class II Surgical cases
Class II div 2
Class III camouflage
Class III surgical cases
Palatally placed upper lateral incisors
Lingually placed lower incisor
Maxillary lateral incisor Substitution
Palatally impacted Maxillary canines
Buccally displaced maxillary canines
4. Alexander orthodontic philosophy
4.1 Alexander principles
4.2 Treatment philosophy
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Bracket selection and prescription
Arch shape
Treatment mechanics
Bracket selection
Non-extraction treatment
Extra oral forces application
Proper timing with class ii elastics
Finishing and retention procedures in alexander discipline
5. Damon system
5.1 The Damon Philosophy
5.2 Bracket Design
5.3 Treatment Planning
5.4 Bracket Selection
5.5 Treatment Phases
5.6 Managing Severely Displaced or Rotated Teeth
5.7 Retention