Four modules. Thirty-three topics.
A clear progression from foundations to orthognathic surgery.
Module I
Module I
Module I
Foundations & Biomechanics
Introduction and classification of normal occlusion.
“Orthodontics: When? How? Why?”
- History of orthodontics, as the longer you look back the more you can leap ahead.
- Classification of normal occlusion.
- How to easily identify the type of malocclusion
Introduction from a to z
“Think Like an Orthodontist!”
- A trip through a case and the phases of treatment, that will introduce to the candidate the whole course idea.
- Learn How to think and treat a case.
- Interactive introduction to orthodontics.
Growth and development of normal occlusion
“Learn the normal, to spot the abnormal”
- Each candidate will discuss 5 cases from his private clinic with full treatment plan details, and will participate in another 150 cases discussion from his group
Biomechanics
“Biomechanics: SIMPLIFIED!”
- Learn dealing with forces, moments, actions and reactions.
- Learn that the mechanics and forces are mandatory to be able to lead the case in the direction you want.
- Learn how forces moves the teeth.
- Learn how to control the type of tooth movement you want with different types of wires and brackets.
Brackets prescription
“Brackets are your friends, Get to know the WELL”
- How brackets were innovated, how they work to transmit the forces to the teeth.
- Straight wire brackets and the difference between different types of prescription.
- Learn How to choose your brackets from day one in treatment planning to help you in the finishing stage.
- Learn how to FLIP brackets between and across arches like a boss!.
Play of wire and torque selection
“Play of wire and torque selection”
Bracket positioning + Workshop
“Play with brackets”
- As brackets are the tool that transmit forces to the teeth, their position on the tooth surface is one of the most important, or most important steps for having a well finished case with a perfect smile and occlusion.
- Detailed explanation of the different concepts for bracket positioning.
- A workshop on models will be held to make sure of good understanding before bonding in the patient’s mouth
Bonding
“Bonding”
Because our time is the most valuable thing, having a broken or deboned bracket will lead to more appointment time and will affect the overall treatment duration. So, introducing this lecture so the doctor understands.
- Learn the properties of bonding, best way and material for bonding.
- Learn how to increase bonding strength and bond on different surfaces (enamel, porcelain, amalgam, etc.).
Photography
“Proper Orthodontic documentation”
- Photography is a very important tool in diagnosis and photos is one of the main diagnostic records in orthodontics.
- Showing the ideal way to take pictures of the patient extra and intra oral.
- The correct lighting, angulation is very important so that each doctor can show his cases in a professional way.
- A workshop on patients will be held after the lecture using mirrors and retractors.
Module II
Module II
Module II
Diagnosis & Mechanics
Diagnosis
“Knowing the problem is half the solution”
- Learn to be able to solve a problem you have to identify first.
- Learn how to collect all data and having a proper diagnosis of the case will lead you to the perfect treatment plan.
Lateral cephalometric analysis
“Lateral ceph dilemma ends here”
- Understanding the cephalometric X-ray and its analysis has always been a nightmare for all doctors. We will try to simplify it.
- Knowing the different angles and measurements that will help in our orthodontic diagnosis.
- Then a workshop on manual tracing on viewers will be done so each candidate can identify the landmarks and measure the different angles.
Levelling and alignment
“Levelling and alignment but not as before”
Many practitioners think that straight wire technique with the niti wires, is just bonding the brackets and let the wire do its alignment. In Ortho Learn we will explain:
- Learn to be able to solve a problem you have to identify first.
- Learn how to collect all data and having a proper diagnosis of the case will lead you to the perfect treatment plan.
Materials
“Materials”
- There are lots of materials that the orthodontist uses to help in his work.
- We will see the different types of pliers, wires, and auxiliaries and the uses of each one of them.
Anchorage and space closure
“Power without control is nothing”
Anchorage is one of the main topics in orthodontics.
- Knowing the reactions before it happens and how to avoid it will dramatically affect the treatment time and outcome.
- Space closure: ways and techniques.
- Discuss the sliding mechanics, sectional mechanics, different kinds of loops and how they work.
Miniscrews (TADS)
“Miniscrews (TADS)”
Mini screws have become an essential tool for anchorage and treatment of various complicated cases.
- In this lecture we will discuss all types of mini screws and most recent ways to insert them.
- A workshop will be held on models to know how to hold the drivers and the screw.
Impacted canines
“Impacted canines”
- We will discuss different types of impacted canines.
- Different types of surgical exposure.
- Learn the biomechanics used for returning them to the dental arch.
Preventive and interceptive
“When to step in?”
- Mini screws haAfter understanding the normal occlusion through different stages.
- Learn how to identify a problem before it starts.
- Learn how to intercept a developing problem from a young age and treat it as early as possible when needed.
Exam
Module III
Module III
Module III
Treatment Planning & Class II
Etiology, orthotropics and postural Orthodontics
“Etiology, orthotropics and postural Orthodontics”
Transverse problems
“This will be the first treatment lecture!”
We will first go through a treatment plan and then we will discuss types of transverse problems and how to treat them through different ages.
- Learn How and when to use hyrax, MARPE, SARPE etc.
Treatment plan in systemic review
“One of the most important lectures”
Where all the previous knowledge and diagnosis will be gathered in a systematic way to be able to reach the best treatment plan.
Elastics
“Elastics”
- Elastics is the main tool to coordinate between both arches.
- Understanding the size, force and style of elastics is very important to choose the right elastic in the right time.
- Learning and understanding its adverse reaction is very important to have the best outcome.
Introduction of class II. (Part 1)
“Introduction of class II. (Part 1)”
As class II is one of the most types of malocclusions that we face in our population, we gave it extra attention so it will be easy to diagnose and treat. In this lecture will be:
- An introduction to class II malocclusion.
- Learn how to think and which appliance to use in different situations.
- The different types of fixed functional appliances and their uses.
Class II, a new classification (part 2)
“Class II (part 2)”
- We will explain in more details the most recent types of class II.
- Learn how to differentiate between each type to choose the best treatment.
- Understand its relation with the transverse dimension.
- The relation with the airway.
Class II, a new treatment (part 3)
“Class II (part 3)”
- We will show the most recent ways for class II treatment.
Understanding the bite raising and early protocol using light elastics ELSE. - Learn What to do with class II open bite and deep bite with the most recent protocol that was gathered from the best orthodontists all over the world.
- Protocol of Carriere distalizer and how to use it.
Class II, deep bite, open bite
“Class II, deep bite, open bite”
Module IV
Module IV
Module IV
Class III, Finishing & Orthognathic
Class III (part 1)
“Class III (part 1)”
- We will explain in detail different types of class III and how to treat them.
- Learn How to decide if the case can be treated orthodontically or will need orthognathic surgery.
- Prognosis of different class III cases and what to expect.
Class III (part 2)
“Class III (part 2)”
- We will go deeper with the classification of class III.
- Treatment with extraoral appliance.
- Myofunctional appliance.
Class III, deep bite, open bite (part 3)
“Class III (part 3)”
- Recent orthodontic treatment of class III with ELSE protocol in open and deep bite cases.
- Use of buccal shelf mini screw and how to choose the best bracket prescription.
- MARPE, MSE, miniplates and their uses in class III treatment.
Extraction or non-extraction
“The oldest debate in orthodontic throughout the history SETTLED at OrthoLearn”
In this lecture we will address a systematic way of thinking making the decision of extraction and non-extraction much easier.
Gummy smile
“Gummy smile”
- Understanding the different types of gummy smile and their cause is a very important step in treatment decisions.
- In this lecture we will make proper diagnosis for all kinds of gummy smiles.
Retention and relapse
“Retention and relapse”
As relapse is the biggest fear that faces every orthodontist; In this lecture we will explain what to do to avoid relapse and we will explain all kinds of different retainers.
Orthognathic
“Orthognathic – Retention and relapse”
- Orthognathic surgery is one of the treatment options of nongrowing patients.
- Explain the types of orthognathic surgeries.
- Learn the role of orthodontist to prepare the case for the surgery and its role after the surgery.
Wire bending workshop
“Wire bending workshop”
Although we are working with preadjusted brackets and straight wire technique, We still need in some cases to wire bending to get better finishing.
In this workshop we Learn together most of the bends needed in orthodontic treatment.
