Library of orthodontic appliances. Module 1: analog protocols

– The importance of dental model analysis and preparation prior to fabrication of a sports mouthguard

– Demonstration of step-by-step fabrication techniques for achieving excellent fit, retention and functionality of sports mouthguard

– The applications of multiple design considerations relating to dental anomalies, developing dentition and comfort.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Dental technicians.

– The importance of dental model analysis and preparation prior to fabrication of a sports mouthguard

– Demonstration of step-by-step fabrication techniques for achieving excellent fit, retention and functionality of sports mouthguard

– The applications of multiple design considerations relating to dental anomalies, developing dentition and comfort

– Different applications for the longevity of the appliance.

– The range of equipment and materials. 

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Dental technicians.

– Types of orthodontic appliances and features of their structure

– Components of removable appliances

– Alginate casts: recommendations 

– The technique of processing the plaster model

– Required materials, type of orthodontic pliers required, the required wire thickness

– Clasps types: 

- arrowhead clasp

- triangular clasp

- ball clasp

- Adams clasp.

– Vestibular arches: superior, inferior, Bricl, inverse labial arch

– Wire bending techniques: video demonstration

– Springs: types, positions, application features, indications of each and how to choose the best types.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Dental technicians.

– Screws: 

- types 

- design features

- indications

- screws position

- selection and fixing in the base.

– Manufacturing of removable appliances: thickness of the base and the boundaries of the base

– Technique of application of acrylic resin and design features

– Refinishing the acrylic and polishing.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Dental technicians.

– Types of functional appliances

– Anterior bite block

– Bilateral bite block

– Posterior bite block

– TwinBlock manufacturing protocol: materials, tools, design features, methodology

– M-Block manufacturing protocol: materials, tools, design features, methodology.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Dental technicians.

– Step-by-step manufacturing protocols:

- Frankel functional regulator I

- Frankel functional regulator II

- Frankel functional regulator III

- Frankel functional regulator IV.

– Materials, tools, design features.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Dental technicians.

– Molar bands: manufacturing, features, materials, important characteristics, adaptations

– Methods of molar bands fixation

– Industrial bands: how to choose right sizes, disadvantage and advantage

– Industrial bands vs hand made design or digital-customized and printed

– Rapid palatal expander: types of screws, adaptation, fixation and soldering:

- Helix, Quad Helix devices

- Lingual arch

- Pendulum.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Dental technicians.

– Mouthguards: basic requirements, thickness, boundaries, finishing

– How to choose the right one for every indication

– Retainers splint

– Splints for home bleaching

– Bruxo splints - night guards variations of different types, borders finishing until polishing.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Dental technicians.