Session 3: 2 days
Fixed Orthodontics and the ControlledArch™ System
- Diagnostic and Treatment Planning review
- Biomechanics and the Biology of tooth Movement
- Overview of basic fixed orthodontics, biology, and the ControlledArch™ Technique
- The ControlledArch™ Technique
- The Model for Exceptional Orthodontics in Clinical Practice
- Not since the introduction of the Straightwire® Appliance by Dr. Larry Andrews in 1969 has an advancement in orthodontics made such a significant and positive impact.
- Why the ControlledArch™ System?
- Eliminates the common problems associated with traditional orthodontic techniques
- Case Finishing Difficulties with other techniques
- Incomplete coupling of the anterior teeth
- Lingual "dumping" of the mandibular molars
- Protrusion of the upper or loer lip
- MX or MN labial crown torque
- Complete> and Predictable Control during treatment
- Lack of long-term stability after treatment
- The ControlledArch™ System gives the orthodontic practitioner Total Control of the patient treatment and Total Control of the movement of the teeth
- The movements of the teeth and bone are "Controlled"
- A problem free course of treatment
- Ease of Transition from Functional Orthopedics to Fixed Appliances (braces)
- Extended Arch Development Capabilities
- Application of Multiple Mechanical Actions
- Application of Case Finishing
- Continuation of Case Improvement after Case Finishing
- The ControlledArch™ System Guarantees Predictable, Stable Results that can be Repeated on Patient after Patient
- An integral part of using the ControlledArch™ System is the ability to project the effects of treatment to create long-term esthetics for the patient
- Comparison of the ControlledArch™ System to other techniques
- Fixed Orthodontics basics
- Bracketing
- Types of brackets and bands
- Prescriptions
- Metal vs. ceramic vs.hybrid
- Bonding Brackets
- Position
- Formulas
- Technique
- Types of bonding agents
- Direct vs. indirect
- Hands On Session
- Fitting bands
- Position
- Technique
- Types of luting agents
- Hands On Session
- Archwires
- History
- Purpose
- Types
- Metallurgy
- Cosmetic
- Technique
- Hands On Session
- Treating with the ControlledArch™ System
- Components
- FRLA
- Broad Arch Bio-efficient wires
- Molar lock stops
- Occlusal pads
- Elastics and power chains
- Treatment time
- Treatment sequence
- Initial wires/arch development
- Midline correction
- Protraction or retraction
- Closing spaces
- Transition to finishing wires
- Establishing solid class I occlusion
- No wire bending technique
- Utilizing the ControlledArch™ System to establish
- Proper TMJ function
- Class I occlusion
- Correct anterior coupling
- Long Term Stability
- Balanced Faces
- Beautiful Lasting Smiles
- Cases, Cases, Cases
- Case finishing
- Fine tuning results
- Optimizing patient satisfaction
- Finishing secrets
- Consent for debanding