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American Academy of Clinical Orthodontics

Diploma in Orthodontics

Module 3

Craniofacial growth, early orthodontics, Functional jaw orthopaedics, and transitional phase of fixed appliance therapy

ABSTRACT

Advances in mechano-therapy and changes in treatment concepts and philosophies now negate the need for extractions, even in severe discrepancies. Today, more and more clinicians are looking for effective appliances to enhance treatment result without resorting to extractions. The major challenge faced by the non-extraction treatment philosophy, is not only gaining of adequate space in the dental arches, but also the resolution of underlying skeletal discrepancy and render long-term predictable results.

This course deals with the growth of the craniofacial skeleton, functional jaw orthopaedics, designing removable appliances and their clinical management, and transitional phase of fixed appliance therapy using the pre-adjusted edgewise appliance.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participant will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of functional jaw orthopaedics.
2. Implement different effective methods for minor tooth corrections using removable appliances.
3. Control anchorage during space-consolidation phase.
4. Understand the principles of various early treatment procedures and their implementation.
5. Monitor treatment progress and manage orthodontic emergencies
6. Craniofacial growth and its role in orthodontic treatment

LECTURE SESSIONS

Diagnosis of specific malocclusions
An introduction to removable appliances
Materials and instrumentation
Craniofacial growth – a clinical perspective
Functional jaw orthopaedics
    - Diagnosis
    - Principles
    - Treatment planning
    - Appliances
Preventive orthodontics
Mixed Dentition treatment
Growth and Development
Diagnosis and Mixed Dentition Stages
Variability and Timing of Mixed Dentition Treatment
Important of E-space
Space loss, Space Maintenance and Space Regaining
Clinical management of the orthodontic patient
Review of the patient records and exercises brought by the participants

Hands-on Sessions:

Use of transitional archwires
Construction of space maintainers and space regainers
2X4 appliances
Use of bite plates

Accreditation
HAAD CME
Course session
start in 2020


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