INTERNATIONAL MASTER IN ORTHODONTICS: FROM CONVENTIONAL TO MODERN DIGITAL APPROACH

1° MODULO:

Advanced Diagnosis, Etiology of Malocclusions and Dentofacial Deformities and Treatment Plan Clinical examination and records collection

First visit and clinical examination

Extraoral and intra oral photographs

Radiological examination

Model of dental arches

Orthodontic diagnosis

Aesthetic evaluation and Arnett analysis

Cephalometric analysis and Nemoceph software

Space analysis and dental arches models

Problem list and treatment objectives Dental Visual Treatment Objective (VTO)

The Normal occlusion principles

The Andrews 6 occlusal keys Principles for a correct occlusion

Description of malocclusions

2° MODULO:

Early Dentofacial Orthopedics and Late Dentofacial Orthopedics

Treatment of the growing patient

Principles of functional therapy

Analysis of the patient’s skeletal maturation using the cervical vertebrae staging method (CVM) Functional and Orthopedic appliances: skeletal and dental components of growth modification

The impacted canines

Etiology and diagnosis

Interceptive therapy of ectopic canines in the mixed dentition

The orthodontic-surgical treatment of the impacted canine in the permanent dentition: the palatal and buccal approach

3° MODULO:

Functional-Ortho Approach

Interceptive orthopedic protocol for skeletal Class I- II-III malocclusion in growing patients

4° MODULO:

Conventional Straight Wire Mechanics

Intra-arch treatment mechanics

MBT appliance: prescription, versatility, concept of low continuous forces; space closure with sliding mechanics; individualized arch form

Leveling and aligning, overbite correction (OVB), space closure

Laceback, bendback, passive and active tieback

Sequence of archwires

The anchorage request in extraction and no-extraction cases

5° MODULO:

Management of skeletal and dental discrepancies: Sagittally, vertically, and/or transversally

Diagnosis of Class II malocclusion

The vertical, horizontal and transversal components in the Class II malocclusions Skeletal and dental features

Treatment of the growing patient

Principles of functional therapy

Analysis of the patient’s skeletal maturation using the cervical vertebrae staging method (CVM) Functional appliances: skeletal and dental components of growth modification

The vertical problems

Open bite: skeletal and dental features, diagnosis and treatment options

Deeb bite: skeletal and dental features, diagnosis and treatment options

Transverse maxillary deficiency: diagnosis and treatment options

Diagnosis of skeletal or dentoalveolar contraction of the maxilla

The expansion of the maxilla in mixed dentition, in permanent dentition, and in the adult patient Skeletal expansion versus dentoalveolar expansion

6° MODULO:

Extraction vs Non-Extraction, how to make the decision

Class I malocclusion

Dento-alveolar discrepancy

Dental bimaxillary protrusion

Agenesis of lateral incisors: when to open and when to close the spaces

Inter-proximal reduction (IPR) or stripping as a useful method to gain space in the arch

No-extraction treatment in Class II malocclusions

Distalization of the upper dental arch and treatment options

Class II elastics

Extraction treatment in Class II malocclusions

The selection of teeth to be extracted on the basis of the anchorage needs from the dental VTO Anchorage management

Treatment options in adult patients

Extraction treatment in the permanent dentition: guidelines and mechanics

Non-extraction treatment and camouflage in the permanent dentition: guidelines and mechanics

7° MODULO:

Dental Aligner Correction in 3 Planes of Space

Clear aligners biomechanics

Principles of biomechanics

Features of aligners and attachments

Treatment planning

3D control and Clincheck review

8° MODULO:

Clinical Indications and therapeutic protocols with aligners in growing patients

Patient and clinical management

Management of patients and delivery of aligners

Attachments bonding: tips and tricks

Interproximal reduction

Fitting issues and troubleshoots with aligners

Clinical overview

Transverse dento-alveolar discrepancy and arch form development

Crowding management and treatment options

Class II management and treatment options

Class III management and treatment options

Vertical problems and treatment options

9° MODULO:

The role of orthodontics in temporomandibular disorders

The mandibular position and occlusion and their decisive role in maintaining the body’s musculoskeletal and postural balance

The alteration of the mandibular and occlusal balance in relation to the articular and or muscular manifestations

Clinical findings in the approach to patients with TMJ problems

Importance of the functional and diagnostic balance for setting up an adequate joint and neuromuscular rehabilitation therapy