The Advanced master’s degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics allows you to acquire the most updated specialization in all areas of dentistry and dentofacial orthopedics: A special program, of greater intensity, duration and impact, created to provide a highly qualified response to the most demanding professionals”

Dentofacial Orthopedics aims to correct the width, length, or height of the jaws; to stimulate or inhibit jaw growth when it is altered; or to improve dental eruption. But there are other abnormalities that can be prevented or cured thanks to this specialty, such as the reduction or elimination of dental crowding; the correction of habits such as thumb sucking or abnormal swallowing, or asymmetry problems, as well as preserving spaces for permanent teeth that have not yet erupted.  All these treatments have seen changes in the way they work and intervene in recent times, with the irruption of new materials, work systems and methodologies that increase treatment success, optimize treatment time and achieve a greater cost-work benefit for professionals.

Moreover, the demand for orthodontic treatment has increased. Earlier and earlier intervention has turned children into patients, sometimes at a very young age. And conversely, also older patients of ages that were not previously common in this field.

This makes up-to-date specialization an inexcusable necessity for all professionals in these fields of work. In-depth knowledge of new developments and possible answers to special conditions is the only way to offer patients the most appropriate means of improvement under optical conditions.

Intensive training is the only way to remain competitive and to offer first-class quality care. A stance that is becoming the only way to achieve job objectives in an increasingly demanding market.

An Advanced master’s degree created especially for professionals seeking the highest qualification, with the best didactic material, working on real cases and learning from the best professionals in the field”

This Advanced master’s degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Clinical cases presented by experts in the different specialties. The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest innovations in diagnosis, intervention, treatment and new materials
• Presentation of practical workshops on techniques and procedures
• Real high-resolution images in demonstrations
• Practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the presented clinical situations
  All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on  
  controversial topics, and assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Advanced master’s degree may be the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge of Odontology, you will obtain a qualification from TECH Global University:  the world's largest and most prestigious digital educational institution in Spanish”

The teaching staff includes health professionals from the field, who bring their experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies.

The multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this reason, you will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Odontology with extensive teaching experience.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this Two Year Master’s Degree of a program created to train the best"

Make the most of this opportunity and learn about the latest advances in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and improve patient care, offering them the latest treatments and most innovative techniques: the most guaranteed way to position yourself among the best"

The content structure has been designed by a team of professionals from the best research centers and universities in Spain. They are aware of the relevance of current specialization and the need to support each study and its application on a solid scientific basis of evidence; they have also created a didactic path in which each topic will address one of the relevant aspects for the development of a highly competent professional. All of this makes up a high intensity and unparalleled quality syllabus, which includes state-of-the-art virtual theory and practice, and which will propel you to the most complete level of mastery in this area.

This Advanced master’s degree is an incomparable opportunity to obtain, in a single specialization, all the necessary knowledge in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics”

Module 1. Introduction to Orthopedics 

1.1. Basic Concepts 
1.2. The Difference between Orthopedics and Orthodontics 
1.3. Type of Forces 

1.3.1. Physiological Forces 
1.3.2. Functional Forces 
1.3.3. Orthodontic Forces 
1.3.4. Orthopedic Forces 

1.4. Biomechanics 
1.5. Etiology of Malocclusions 
1.6. Malocclusions Classification 
1.7. Interceptive Treatment 
1.8. Corrective Treatment 
1.9. Importance of Two-Phase Treatment 
1.10. Boundary between Orthopedics and Orthognathic Surgery  

Module 2. Growth 

2.1. Definitions 

2.1.1. Growth 
2.1.2. Development 
2.1.3. Translocalization 
2.1.4. Maturation 

2.2. Regularities of Growth and Development 
2.3. Complexity of the Process 
2.4. Growth Rate of Different Body Parts 
2.5. Craniofacial Growth Theories 
2.6. Cranial Vault and Base Growth 
2.7. Nasomaxillary Complex Growth 
2.8. Labiopalatal Fissures 
2.9. Jaw Growth 
2.10. Peak Growth Treatment  

Module 3. Early Dentofacial Orthopedics 

3.1. Early Orthopedics: Neuro-Occlusal Rehabilitation 

3.1.1. Concept and Justification 
3.1.2. Planas' Law of Minimum Vertical Dimension and Planas' Functional Masticatory Angle 
3.1.3. Planas' Laws Stomatognathic System Development 
3.1.4. First Year Treatement 
3.1.5. First Dentition Therapeutics
3.1.6. Mixed and Second Dentition Therapeutics 

3.2. Treatments in Deciduous Dentition and Mixed First Phase 

3.2.1. Class III and Anterior Crossbite 
3.2.2. Class II 
3.2.3. Open Anterior Bite 
3.2.4. Overbite 
3.2.5. Posterior Crossbite and Transverse Problems Facial Assymetry in Children Treating Children with Alveolar Osteitis (Dry Socket ) 
3.2.6. Eruption Alterations Canines Incisors Premolars and Molars
3.2.7. Space Constaints 

Module 4. Late Dentofacial Orthopedics

4.1. Treatment in Permanent Dentition: Late Orthopedics 

4.1.1. Etiology 
4.1.2. Treatment Indications 
4.1.3. Limitations 

4.2. Class III Treatments 

4.2.1. Etiology 
4.2.2. Treatment Indications 
4.2.3. Limitations 

4.3. Class II Treatments 

4.3.1. Etiology 
4.3.2. Treatment Indications 
4.3.3. Limitations 

4.4. Open Anterior Bite Treatment 

4.4.1. Open Anterior Bite Definition 
4.4.2. Open Anterior Bite Treatment 
4.4.3. Late Therapies for Open Anterior Bitee 

4.5. Overbite Treatment 

4.5.1. Etiology 
4.5.2. Treatment Indications 
4.5.3. Limitations 

4.6. Child and Adolescent Posterior Crossbite and Transverse Problems 

4.6.1. Concept and Classification
4.6.2. Epidemiology 
4.6.3. Etiology 
4.6.4. Diagnosis 
4.6.5. Treatment
4.6.6. New Technologies 

Module 5. Malocclusions and Dentofacial Deformities Etiology

5.1. Craneofacial Growth and Development 

5.1.1. Types of Postnatal Growth 
5.1.2. Integrating Facial Development 
5.1.3. Upper Jaw Growth 
5.1.4. Jaw Growth 

5.2. Tooth Eruption Pathophysiology 

5.2.1. Eruption Phases 
5.2.2. Tooth Eruption in Adults 
5.2.3. Eruption Mechanisms
5.2.4. Dentition General Development 

5.3. Dentoalveolar Growth and Adaptation in Different Malocclusions and Dentofacial Deformities 

5.3.1. Dentoalveolar Growth and Adaptation in Transverse Malocclusions 
5.3.2. Dentoalveolar Growth and Adaptation in Vertical Malocclusions 
5.3.3. Dentoalveolar Growth and Adaptation in Sagittal Malocclusions 

5.4. Differential Diagnosis of Etiological Factors 

5.4.1. Malocclusion Etiological Factors 
5.4.2. Specific Causes of Maloccusion 
5.4.3. Genetic Influences 
5.4.4. Environmental Influences 
5.4.5. Current Etiological Perspective 

Module 6. Diagnosis

6.1. Introduction to Diagnosis 
6.2. Eruption Chronology 
6.3. Formation Abnormalities 

6.3.1. Agenesis 
6.3.2. Supernumerary Teeth 
6.3.3. Mesiodens 

6.4. Eruption Abnormalities 

6.4.1. Ectopic Eruption 
6.4.2. Included Teeth 
6.4.3. Retained Teeth 

6.5. Bone-Tooth Discrepancy 
6.6. Bolton Discrepancy 
6.7. Orthopantomography 
6.8. Lateral Skull Teleradiography 
6.9. Intraoral and Extraoral Photographs 
6.10. 3D Imaging (CBCT, CT)  

Module 7. Cephalometrics 

7.1. Introduction to Cephalometry 
7.2. Hassel’s Growth Stages 

7.2.1. Initiation 
7.2.2. Acceleration 
7.2.3. Transition 
7.2.4. Deceleration 
7.2.5. Maturation
7.2.6. Completion 

7.3. Steiner's Cephalometric Analysis 
7.4. Ricketts’ Cephalometric Analysis 
7.5. McNamara’s Cephalometric Analysis 
7.6. Jarabak’s Cephalometric Analysis 
7.7. Superpositions 
7.8. Frontal X-Ray 
7.9. Wrist X-Ray 
7.10. Comprehensive Diagnosis  

Module 8. Vertical Problems 

8.1. Definition 
8.2. Open Bite 
8.3. Deep Bite 
8.4. Mesofacial Pattern 
8.5. Dolicofacial Pattern 
8.6. Brachyfacial Pattern 
8.7. Diagnosis 
8.8. Prevalence 
8.9. Etiology 
8.10. Occlusal Plane Management  

Module 9. Tranversal Problems 

9.1. Definition of Transversal Syndrome 
9.2. Relationship with the Airways 
9.3. Dentoalveolar Compensation (Pedro Lorente Table) 
9.4. Dentoalveolar Expansion 
9.5. Maxillary Disjunction 
9.6. Types of Disjunctions 
9.7. Relation with Class III (Chin Strap and Facial Mask) 
9.8. New Diagnostic Methods  

Module 10. Sagittal Problems 

10.1. Definition of Anteroposterior Syndrome 
10.2. Relationship with the Airways 
10.3. Prevalence 
10.4. Etiology 
10.5. Difference between Dental Class and Bone Class 
10.6. Class I Malocclusion 
10.7. Class II Malocclusion 

10.7.1. Particularities 
10.7.2. Herbst Appliance 
10.7.3. Twin-Block Apparatus 
10.7.4. Functional Appliances 
10.7.5. Constructive Bite 
10.7.6. ITMA (Invisalign®) 

10.8. Class III Malocclusion 

10.8.1. Particularities
10.8.2. Anterior Maxillary Traction 
10.8.3. Facial Mask 
10.8.4. Chin Strap
10.8.5. Protocols 
10.8.6. Le Clerk Bollard Mini-Plates 

10.9. Associated Habits 

Module 11. Neuroocclusal Rehabilitation 

11.1. Concepts 
11.2. Minimally Invasive Orthodontics 
11.3. Classification of Functional Injuries
11.4. Planar Laws 
11.5. Selective Grinding 
11.6. Direct Tracks 
11.7. Appliances 

Module 12. Habits 

12.1. Importance and Relationship with Development
12.2. Mouth Breathing 
12.3. Muscle Hypotonia 
12.4. Dysfunctional Swallowing 
12.5. Lingual Interposition 
12.6. Lip Interposition 
12.7. Thumb Sucking 
12.8. Habit Control Devices 
12.9. Speech Therapy 

Module 13. Asymmetries 

13.1. Definition 
13.2. Classification of Asymmetries 
13.3. Etiology 
13.4. Functional Asymmetries Protocol 
13.5. Skeletal Asymmetries in Growth Protocol 
13.6. Asymmetric Appliances 
13.7. Functional Asymmetric Appliances 
13.8. Case Studies 

Module 14. Initial Diagnosis

14.1. Sitematic Diagnosis in Dentistry 

14.1.1. First Visit and Clinical History 
14.1.2. Patient Exploration 
14.1.3. Ordinay Records 
14.1.4. Complementary Records 
14.1.5. Myofunctional Records 

14.2. Staged Orthodontic Diagnosis 

14.2.1. Establishing Problem Listing 
14.2.2. Establishing Therapeutic Objectives 
14.2.3. Mechanotherapy Planning and Equipment  

Module 15. Advanced Diagnosis 

15.1. Cephalometric Analysis 3D Diagnosis CBCT y CT 

15.1.1. Cephalometric Analysis

 15.1.1.1. Introduction 
 15.1.1.2. Craniometric Points Description 
 15.1.1.3. Steiner Cephalometric Analysis
 15.1.1.4. Ricketts Cephalometric Analysis 

15.1.2. 3D Diagnosis 

 15.1.2.1. Introduction 
 15.1.2.2. System Fundamentals 
 15.1.2.3. CBCT vs. Computed Tomography 
 15.1.2.4. Advantages 
 15.1.2.5. Disadvantages
 15.1.2.6. Voxel 
 15.1.2.7. Image Interpretation 
 15.1.2.8. Radiation 
 15.1.2.9. Clinical Application of CBCT 

15.2. Diagnosis and Treatment of Habits 

 15.2.1. Introduction
 15.2.2. Atypical Swallowing in Children 
 15.2.3. Nutritional Sucking Habits 

  15.2.3.1. Breastfeeding 
  15.2.3.2. Feeding Bottles 

 15.2.4. Non-Nutritional Sucking Habits 

  15.2.4.1. Digital Sucking 
  15.2.4.2. Pacifier Habits 

 15.2.5. Mouth Breathing 
 15.2.6. Dyslalia 
 15.2.7. Other Habits 

15.3. Early Diagnosis of Patients at Risk 

15.3.1. Cavities and White Spots: Current Techniques Preventive Treatment for Enamel Demineralization 
15.3.2. Root Resorption Current Techniques Preventive Treatment for Root Resorption 
15.3.3. Differential Diagnosis of the Most Frequent Temporomandibular Disorders in Orthodontic Patients 
15.3.4. Idiopathic Condylar Resorption: Current Diagnostic Techniques Preventive Treatment for Severe Progressive Open Bite

Module 16. Treatment Plans

16.1. Concepts and Objectives

16.1.1. List Prioritization for Orthodontic Problems 
16.1.2. Establishing Treatment Possibilities and Therapeutic Sequencing 
16.1.3. Potential Treatment Factors 
16.1.4. Types of Treatment 
16.1.5. Treating Orthodontic Disorders 

16.2. Evidence-Based Orthodontics PICO, Databases and Critical Reading 

16.2.1. Formulating Clinical Questions 
16.2.2. Literature Consultation 
16.2.3. Types of Clinical Studies 
16.2.4. Bias and Confusion Factors 
16.2.5. Evidence Levels and Degrees of Recommendation 
16.2.6. Critical Evaluation of Results 

16.3. Limits to Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics: Malocclusion Type and Patient Age 

16.3.1. Growth Modification in Skeletal Problem Treatments 
16.3.2. Biological Limits 
16.3.3. Soft Tissue Limitations 

16.4. Early or Late Treatment Indications  

16.4.1. Determining Skeletal Maturity  
16.4.2. Malocclusion Evolution during Growth 
16.4.3. Early Treatment for Malocclusions 

16.5. Determining the Need for Therapeutic Extractions 

16.5.1. Definition of Volumetric Malocclusions 
16.5.2. Premolar Therapeutic Extractions 
16.5.3. Special Extraction Cases 
16.5.4. Stripping Technique as an Alternative to Tooth Extractions 

16.6. Preparing Individualized Treatment Plans 

16.6.1. General Considerations in Individualized Treatment Planning 
16.6.2. Determining Individualized Treatment Plans 
16.6.3. Auxiliary Tools to Determine Individual Treatment Plans: Steiner’s Case 

Module 17. Advanced Clinical Biomechanics 

17.1. Biomechanics Applied to Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 

17.1.1. Active Removable Plaques 
17.1.2. Functional Equipment 
17.1.3. Action Modes 
17.1.4. Orthopedic Action 
17.1.5. Dental Action 

17.2. Bracket and Band Cementing Techniques 

17.2.1. Direct Cementing 
17.2.2. Indirect Cementing 
17.2.3. Indications and Limitations 

17.3. Microscrews 

17.3.1. General Indications 
17.3.2. Limitations of Use 

17.4. Surgical Aids to Tooth Movement 

17.4.1. Periodontium Anatomy 
17.4.2. Orthodontic Tooth Movement Physiology 
17.4.3. Why Teeth Move Faster 
17.4.4. Types of Surgical Aids 

Module 18. Conventional Orthodontics

18.1. Treatments for Stage 2 Mixed and Early Permanent Dentition 

18.1.1. Treatment Protocols 
18.1.2. Indications and Contraindications Fixed Equipment 

 18.1.2.1. Advantages and Disadvantages Fixed Equipment 

18.1.3. Malocclusions 

 18.1.3.1. Transversal Malocclusions 
 18.1.3.2. Vertical Malocclusions 

18.1.4. Retention/Relapse 

18.2. Bracket Cementation Specification: Malocclusion Type and/or Therapeutic Objectives 

18.2.1. Installing Pre-Adjusted Equipment 

 18.2.1.1. Bracket and Tube Location 
 18.2.1.2. Mesiodistal Location 
 18.2.1.3. Vertical Position (“Height”) 
 18.2.1.4. Inclination 
 18.2.1.5. Vestibular Face Fitting 

18.2.2. Cementing in Case of Deep Spee's Curve 
18.2.3. Cementing in Case of Class II Molar 

 18.2.3.1. Cementing Fractured or Abraded Teeth 

18.3. First Phase: Alignment and Leveling Types of Intrusion 

18.3.1. Diet 

 18.3.1.1. Selection Principles for Alignment Arches 
 18.3.1.2. Symmetric Crowding Alignment 
 18.3.1.3. Alignment in Case of Premolar Extraction 
 18.3.1.4. Alignment in Non-Extraction Cases 

18.3.2. Leveling 

 18.3.2.1. Extrusion Leveling (Relative Intrusion) 
 18.3.2.2. Intrusion Leveling 

18.4. Second Phase: Work, Closing Extraction Spaces  

18.4.1. Molar Ratio Correction 

 18.4.1.1. Differential Growth in Class II Patients 
 18.4.1.2. Differential Anchoring of Extraction Spaces 
 18.4.1.3. Distalization 

18.4.2. Closing Extraction or Residual Spaces 

 18.4.2.1. Continuous Bow with Locking Handles or DKL Bow 
 18.4.2.2. Sliding 

18.4.3. Overjet and Overbite Correction 
18.4.4. Middle Line Centering 

18.5. Third Phase: Completion Retention Design  

18.5.1. Retention Definition 
18.5.2. Types of Retainers 

 18.5.2.1. Fixed Retainers 
 18.5.2.2. Removable Retainers 

18.5.3. Retention Duration 

 18.5.3.1. Cases Where Retention May Not Be Required 
 18.5.3.2. Cases Requiring Permanent or Semipermanent Retention 
 18.5.3.3. Cases Requiring a Variable Retention Period 

Module 19. Advanced Treatments in Conventional Orthodontics  

19.1. Implants and Microscrews as Anchorage 

19.1.1. Microscrew Indications and Limitations 

 19.1.1.1 Main Indications 
 19.1.1.2. Skeletal Anchorage Limitations and Complications 

19.1.2. Clinical and Laboratory Techniques to Improve System Effectiveness and Efficiency Current Evidence-Based Protocols 

 19.1.2.1. Microscrew Placement 
 19.1.2.2. Microscrew Activation 

19.2. Surgical and Non-Surgical Aids to Speed Up Movement 

19.2.1. Chemical Techniques 
19.2.2. Physical Techniques 
19.2.3. Surgical Techniques 
19.2.4. Micro-Osteoperforation Indications 

19.3. Impacted Teeth Treatment and Other Eruption Disorders 

19.3.1. Non-Erupted or Impacted Teeth 
19.3.2. Retained Canines 
19.3.3. Treating Other Eruption Disorders 

19.4. Treating Open Bites: Multipass Technique 

19.4.1. Structure and Function of Multihandles 
19.4.2. Multihandle Technique Diagnosis 
19.4.3. Treating Class III High Angle 
19.4.4. Treating Class III Low Angle 
19.4.5. Treating Class I Open Bite 
19.4.6. Treating Class II Open Bite 

Module 20. Multidisciplinary Treatments 

20.1. Treating Periodontal Patients 

20.1.1. Specific Characteristics in Adult Patients 
20.1.2. Periodontium Anatomy 
20.1.3. Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Treatments 
20.1.4. Diagnosing Adult Patients and Determining Treatment Goals 
20.1.5. Preparing Adult Orthodontic Patients for Orthodontic Treatment 
20.1.6. Stripping Tool as an Essential Element in Adult Periodontal Patients 
20.1.7. A Special Entity: Posterior Bite Collapse in Adult Patients 

20.2. Treatment and Esthetics in Anterior Fronts Orthodontics and Prosthetics  

20.2.1. Fundamental Requirements for Successful Occlusal Therapy, Proposed by Dawson 
20.2.2. The 6 Decisions Affecting the Functional Anatomy Matrix 
20.2.3. Previous Guidelines 
20.2.4. Fundamental Esthetic Criteria 

20.3. Orthodontics and Treating SAHS in Children 

20.3.1. Respiratory System Anatomy 
20.3.2. Lymphoid System 
20.3.3. General Sleep Concepts: Sleep and Breathing 
20.3.4. Clinical Examination in Children with Suspected SAHS 

20.4. Orthodontics and Treating SAHS in Adults 

20.4.1. Sleep Medicine 
20.4.2. Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (SAHS) 
20.4.3. Efficacy of Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs) 
20.4.4. Therapy Management and Monitoring Protocol  

Module 21. Lingual Orthodontics 

21.1. History and Introduction to Lingual Equipment 
21.2. Why Lingual Orthodontics 

21.2.1. Review of the Different Global Systems Available 

21.3. Basic Necessary Materials for Predetermined Systems 

21.3.1. Expendable Materials 
21.3.2. Non-Expendable Materials 

21.4. Patient Selection and Record Keeping 

21.4.1. Characteristics of Lingual Patients 
21.4.2. Silicone Impressions: Procedure 
21.4.3. Digital Leap: Scanner 
21.4.4. Preparing Lab Sheest and Selecting Prescriptions 

21.5. Keys to Consider in Lingual Orthodontic Treatments
21.6. Vestibular vs. Lingual Biomechanical Differences Apparatus Update for 3 Planes of Space 
21.7. Laboratory Procedures

21.7.1. Apparatus Manufacturing Using the Hiro System 

 21.7.1.1. Introduction 
 21.7.1.2. Step-by-Step Procedure 
 21.7.1.3. Maxillary Arch 
 21.7.1.4. Mandibular Arch 
 21.7.1.5. Using a Full-Arch Archwire 
 21.7.1.6. Bracket Placement 
 21.7.1.7. Individual Tray Manufacture 
 21.7.1.8. Perfecting Bracket Base 

21.7.2. Apparatus Manufacturing Using the incognito™System 

 21.7.2.1. Production Process 
 21.7.2.2. Set-Up 
 21.7.2.3. Computer-Assisted Bracket Design
 21.7.2.4. Prototyping 
 21.7.2.5. Casting and Quality Control 
 21.7.2.6. Arch Bending 
 21.7.2.7. Individual Tray Cementing 

21.8. Set-Up Receipt and Approval 

21.8.1. Manual Set-Up 
21.8.2. Digital Set-Up 

21.9. Case Reception and Cabinet Preparation 

21.9.1. Case Reception 
21.9.2. Scheduling Appointments 
21.9.3. Cabinet Preparation 

21.10. Indirect Cementing According to Individual Tray Selection 

21.10.1. Indirect Cementing with Transparent Silicone Tray 
21.10.2. Indirect Cementing with Opaque Silicone Tray

21.11. Type and Use of Basic Ligatures 

21.11.1. Self Retaining Slot 
21.11.2. Conventional Elastic Ligatures 
21.11.3. Metallic Ligatures 
21.11.4. Overtie 
21.11.5. Steel Overtie 
21.11.6. Power Tie 
21.11.7. Elastic Lasso 
21.11.8. Conventional Lasso 
21.11.9. O-Lasso 
21.11.10. Chicane 

21.12. Arch Selection and Placement 

21.12.1. Lingual Bracket Slot Characteristics 
21.12.2. Arch Sequencing 
21.12.3. Overextended Arches 
21.12.4. Initial Arch Placement and Manipulating the Arch in the Mouth

21.13. Prevention, Emergency Solutions and Common Complications 

21.13.1. Prevention and Emergency Solutions
21.13.2. Bracket Recementing 
21.13.3. Bracket Decementing 

21.14. Lingual Orthodontics and Periodontics 
21.15. Lingual Orthodontics and Microscrews
21.16. Lingual Orthodontics Retention

Module 22. Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery

22.1. Introduction and Diagnosis 

22.1.1. Esthetic and Functional Treatment Objectives 
22.1.2. Age and Opportunity for Treatment 
22.1.3. Patient Motives, Demands and Psychology
22.1.4. Clinical Exam 
22.1.5. Records Required for Orthognathic Surgery, Sagittal and Frontal Analysis 

22.2. Temporomandibular Joint 

22.2.1. TMJ and Orthodontic Surgery
22.2.2. Centric Relation and Orthognathic Surgery 
22.2.3. TMJ Radiographic Study 
22.2.4. Progressive Condylar Resorption: Concept, Diagnosis and Management 
22.2.5. Condylar Hyperplasia as a Cause of Facial Asymmetries: Concept, Diagnosis and Management 

22.3. Splints and Orthognathic Surgery 

22.3.1. Pre-diagnostic Splint for Joint Pathologies 
22.3.2. Pre-surgical Splint to Locate True Hinge Axis 
22.3.3. Pre-surgical Splint to Stabilize Condyles and Ligaments 
22.3.4. Pre-surgical Splint to Diagnose the Mandibular Midline 

22.4. Pre-Surgery Orthodontics 

22.4.1. Diagnosis and Keys 
22.4.2. Sagittal Problems 
22.4.3. Vertical Problems 
22.4.4. Assymmetric Patients 

22.5. Pre-Surgery Planning 

22.5.1. Introduction to Cephalometric Predictions 
22.5.2. Predicting Treatments: VTO and STO 
22.5.3. Dentoalveolar and Gingival Biotype: Need for Grafting? 
22.5.4. Bone Movement: Repercussions on Soft Tissues 
22.5.5. SARPE: Indications and Limitations 

22.6. Modeling Surgery 

22.6.1. Pre-Surgical Working Models 
22.6.2. Modeling for Mono-Maxillary Surgery 
22.6.3. Modeling for Bi-Maxillary Surgery 
22.6.4. Articulator and Axiography 

22.7. Post-Surgical Treatment and Completion 

22.7.1. Immediate Postoperative Surgery 
22.7.2. Immediate Postoperative Orthodontics 
22.7.3. Post-Surgical Orthodontic Objectives and Case Completion  

Module 23. Thermoplastic Orthodontics 

23.1. Introduction to Clear Splints or Dental Aligners 

23.1.1. History of Aligners 
23.1.2. Current Use of Transparent Splints 

23.2. Record Keeping 

23.2.1. Prior to Aligner Registrations 
23.2.2. Extraoral and Intraoral Photography 
23.2.3. Lateral Skull Orthopantomography and Teleradiography 
23.2.4. Taking Imprints 
23.2.5. Intraoral Scanner 

23.3. Attachments and Pressure Points 

23.3.1. Pressure Points 
23.3.2. Introduction to Attachments 
23.3.3. Optimized Attachments 
23.3.4. Conventional Attachments 
23.3.5. Hierarchy for Placing Attachments According to Tooth Movement Per Tooth 
23.3.6. Common Movements that Prevent Placing Attachments 
23.3.7. Placing Attachments 

23.4. Aligner Movements 

23.4.1. Introduction to Aligner Movements 
23.4.2. Predictable and Unpredictable Aligner Movements 
23.4.3. Comparing Different Movement Predictability 
23.4.4. Predictable Malocclusions Using Aligners 

23.5. Reviewing and Correcting the Virtual Video 

23.5.1. What Can Be Seen through Virtual Video 
23.5.2. How to Proceed upon Receiving the Virtual Video  
23.5.3. Modifying the Virtual Video 
23.5.4. Indirectly Modifying the Virtual Video 

Module 24. Dental Aligner Correction in 3 Planes of Space 

24.1. Correcting Sagittal Plane Malocclusions 

24.1.1. Correcting Sagittal Plane Malocclusions: Class II 
24.1.2. Correcting Sagittal Plane Malocclusions: Class III 

24.2. Correcting Vertical Plane Malocclusions 

24.2.1. Overbite 
24.2.2. Open Bite 

24.3. Correcting Transversal Plane Malocclusions 

24.3.1. Single-Tooth Crossbite 
24.3.2. Unilateral Posterior Crossbite 
24.3.3. Bilateral Posterior Crossbite 
24.3.4. Scissor Bite 
24.3.5. Midline Bite Discrepancy 

Module 25. Transparent Splints in Orthognathic and Oral Surgery 

25.1. Introduction to Preparing Surgical Patients for Transparent Splints 
25.2. Added Canines 
25.3. Added Teeth 

Module 26. Multidisciplinary Thermoplastic Orthodontics and Case Completion 

26.1. Aligners Together with Other Dental Specialties 
26.2. Managing Extractions with Thermoplastic Orthodontics 
26.3. Case Completion 
26.4. Auxiliary Equipment

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