Fundamentals of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics with Clayton A. Chan, DDS

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ORTHO 1 - Fundamentals of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Ortho 1 Seminar and Hands On Training with Clayton A. Chan, DDS

Course Description: “Orthodontics Level 1”

Prerequisite Course: Level 1 Advanced Principles of Physiologic Occlusion

For doctors with no ortho or NM background or a minimum of Level 1 Occlusion knowledge and beyond.
Designed for doctors who have NM restorative knowledge, but do not have a working skills or knowledge of orthodontic protocols.
For dentists who may have had some training in ortho, but have not implemented orthodontics in the dental practice.
For clinicians who have been working with their orthodontic specialist and want to learn more.

"Seeing the Big Picture - Orthodontics to Orthopedics”

Orthodontic is more than just learning which bracket or wire system to use. It is about developing the knowledge, skills and ability to visualize the whole treatment – how to "orthopedically" develop the surrounding tissue and arches to a physiologic quantifiable position. It is about comprehending and applying the data gathered and strategically applying the appropriate techniques to the teeth and skeletal relationship using scientific methods that satisfy bio- physiologic relationships of the diagnosis. It is starting from point A to point Z putting the pieces together in an orderly fashion and to finish the case physiologically. This will enable the clinician to fulfill the laws of sound orthodontic tooth movement and orthopedic growth and development. As a result a stable occlusion is produced with pleasing facial esthetics.

This is the foundational course that orients the dentist to realize the goals of dental orthopedics. Orthodontic tools and records will be sequenced to support the bigger perspective of this style of treatment. The physiologic bite record sets the stage to establish a corrected orthopedic position prior to any implementation of fixed and or removable orthodontic procedures.

Diagnostic standards of homeostasis of the cranio-mandibular and cervical complex is a key concept that distinguishes a comprehensive orthodontic curriculum, instilling in each student the importance of occlusal stability. Objective documentation and records along with an understanding of scan interpretation validate and support dentofacial and cervical alignment protocols and orthodontic and orthopedic mechanics is presented throughout the curriculum.

Course Objectives:

Introduce the clinician to comprehensive objective orthodontic and "orthopedic" diagnostics and treatment planning - "Seeing the Bigger Picture".
Cephalometric analysis and measurements are presented to orient the clinician to foundational landmarks.
An introduction to bracket placement and wire mechanics will be introduced along with case selection of the when and where to use the brackets and appliances?
Angles Keys to Normal Occlusion - cuspid and molar relationships and their significance to orthopedic diagnosis and treatment planning.
Straight Wire Bracketing and understanding various bracket prescriptions.
Commonly Used Appliances including the "Orthosis Matrix"
Practice Management

You Will Learn:

Theories of Growth & Development
Records for orthopedic and orthodontic diagnosis
Growth Indexes
Evaluating Diagnostic Factors
When to initiate treatment
Distinguishing between simple, moderate and complex cases.
Keys to Proper Occlusion
Importance of orthopedic and orthodontic integration to stability
Overview of current bracket systems
Overview of functional appliances
When and how to use removables
When and how to use fixed appliances
How to select your first orthodontic case
Integration of an Orthosis into orthodontics

This instruction will begin your journey to master comprehensive orthodontics, dentofacial and NM Orthopedics.

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