SPECIALIZED ORTHODONTICS

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon competition of the course students will

• Learn about the welding of orthodontic wires with electro welder as well as laser.
• have in depth knowledge about orthodontic appliances, their function and applications.
• have acquired the theoretical and practical knowledge about the step-by-step construction of a complex orthodontic appliance.
• Have basic knowledge in orthodontic biomechanics, so they can understand the needs of a specialized orthodontist in orthodontic appliances like aligners.
• Have a broad look in complex and hybrid orthodontic appliances like orthodontic appliances on temporary anchorage devices (mini orthodontic implants).
• Get familiar with the digital orthodontic techniques.
• Practice bibliographic research of a scientific topic
• Learn how to make a scientific presentation

SYLLABUS

Theory
1. Orthodontic biomechanics, principles and its use in the design and construction of orthodontic appliances.
2. Advanced orthodontic welding techniques.
3. Orthodontic appliances for reducing the symptoms of sleep apnea.
4. Digital planning of orthodontic aligners.
5. The role of dental technician in Lingual Orthodontics
6. Hybrid orthodontic appliances attached on temporary anchorage devices (mini orthodontic implants).
7. Scientific bibliographic research techniques.
8. Presentation of a scientific paper (from an orthodontic journal) to the students. Group work (3-4 students)

Lab
1. Welding of orthodontic wires using an electro welder.
2. Preparation of a digital orthodontic cast for aligner treatment.
3. Orthodontic casts measurements.
4. Construction of a functional appliance and/or a bite plane orthodontic appliance
5. Demonstration of a laser welding procedure and/or a electro welding procedure with argon.
6. Repair of and orthodontic plate.