Damon 2.0. How to Treat All Common Malocclusions

Damon 2.0. How to Treat All Common Malocclusions is organized by OHI-S.

Total Lecture Time: 13 h 39 min

Description:
A course on how to treat all common malocclusions using the Damon protocols.

During the training you will learn:

• Detailed protocols for the treatment of Class 2, Class 3, deep, open and crossbite, teeth impaction, gummy smile
• Preparation for orthognathic surgery
• Use of the Damon system in cases of malocclusion treatment with and without extraction.

Lesson 1. Treatment of difficult cases with Damon passive self ligation. Introductory lesson

– Aesthetics of the face and smile: rules of balance

– The use of Damon system with tooth extraction

– Treatment protocols of Damon system in adults with and without tooth extraction

– Extraction of the lower incisors in case of crowding: indications

– Protocol for the treatment of bimaxillary protrusion

– Retention period: protocol

– Features of the application of tension springs

– Protocol of treatment with microimplants

– Dilation of the respiratory tract: treatment protocol on a clinical example

– Posterior open bite: the method of treatment with Damon system.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.

Lesson 2. Treatment of difficult cases with Damon passive self ligation

– Aesthetics of the face and smile: rules of balance

– The use of Damon system with tooth extraction

– Treatment protocols of Damon system in adults with and without tooth extraction

– Extraction of the lower incisors in case of crowding: indications

– Protocol for the treatment of bimaxillary protrusion

– Retention period: protocol

– Features of the application of tension springs

– Protocol of treatment with microimplants

– Dilation of the respiratory tract: treatment protocol on a clinical example

– Posterior open bite: the method of treatment with Damon system;

– Creating a place for impacted canines in mixed bite

– Treatment of class 2: the use of occlusal wire for the reversal of the premolar

– Class 3 correction protocol.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.

Lesson 3. Orthodontic treatment for adults

– Tasks, goals and treatment planning with Damon system in adults

– 5 keys to create a beautiful smile

– The philosophy of Damon system and the secrets of creating functional occlusion

– Contouring of soft tissues using a laser

– Moderate or severe degree of crowding: treatment protocol

– Non-surgical methods of correction of class 2 and class 3 in adults

– The use of AdvanSync Herbst in adults: indications

– Dynaflex springs: class 3 correction protocol

– Bone or buccal plates: indications

– Non-surgical correction of open and deep bite

– Changing the shape of teeth during treatment

– Methods of interapproximal reduction: techniques and tools.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.

Lesson 4. Non-surgical treatment of Class 3

– Key aspects of treatment planning:

- treatment plan to the mid-face and upper lip

- upper incisor display

- transverse arch form

- smile arch

- correct enamel and gingival couturs.

– Options for non-surgical class 3 correction

– Principles of working with the Damon system in class 3 malocclusion

– Dynaflex Spings usage for mandibular retraction without removing the arch wires

– Bone plates: indications, protocol and biomechanics

– Protocol of grinding and contouring of teeth

– Contouring of soft tissues with a laser.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.

Lesson 5. Impacted teeth traction in orthodontics

– Etiological factors and diagnosis of impacted teeth

– Strategies and stages of treatment of impacted teeth

– Exposure techniques: 

- open eruption

- closed eruption

- apical reposition flap.

– Algorithm for choosing a surgical technique for exposure of impacted teeth

– Surgical tricks and recommendations for exposure of impacted teeth

– Methods of traction of impacted teeth:

- ligature traction

- gold chain traction and double wire

- Power chain.

– Features of anchorange during impacted teeth traction

– Mechanics of double wire

– Wire bending tricks that may be needed during traction

– Ballista loop

– Protocol for the treatment of bilateral impact of maxillary canines

– Protocol of traction of the impact central incisor

– Protocol for the treatment of impacted central incisor in conditions of lack of space and the presence of supernumerary teeth.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.

Lesson 6. Class 3. Camouflage method. Orthodontical and surgical treatment

– Key factors in the diagnosis of class 3 malocclusion

– Algorithm of decision-making when choosing a method of treatment of class 3 malocclusion

– Torque: biomechanical aspects of choice

– Early orthodontic treatment: advantages and optimal timing of the start of treatment

– Fixed appliances: influence on the formation and development of incisor roots

– Protocol of early orthodontic treatment of class 3 using the Damon system

– The treatment mechanics step by step in a camouflage adult class 3 patient

– Indications for treatment with tooth extraction

– The arch sequence in the treatment of class 3 without tooth extraction

– Treatment of class 3 by Surgery First and Damon system: protocol.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.

Lesson 7. Malocclusions treatment with and without extraction

– Tooth extraction during treatment with Damon system: contradictions

– Protocol for the treatment of class 2 without tooth extraction

– Failures in the treatment with individualized braces

– Open bite: treatment options with Damon system

– Changes in the cortical bone during orthodontic treatment

– BEST: diagnostic protocol in orthodontics

– Factors influencing the choice of torque

– Methods of preserving the Smile arc

– Treatment with and without removal: a scientifically based approach and decisive factors

– Methods of obtaining additional space with crowding teeth

– Protocol of dental distalization with microimplants

– Treatment protocol with tooth extraction: features of treatment in Damon system.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.

Lesson 8. Distal occlusion. Elastics, teeth extraction, Herbst appliance and surgical treatment

– Criteria of the choice a method of correction of class 2

– Elastics: indications and mechanism of operation

– Vertical and sagittal effects of the elastics

– Early elastics of class 2: effectiveness and limitations

– When elastics don't work?

– Recessions and protrusion of the lower incisors: prevention

– Treatment with teeth extraction: indications

– Factors affecting retraction: bowing-effect

– Torque selection

– Bone remodeling during retraction

– Modification of growth: the treatment with the Herbst appliance

– Effects of the Herbst appliance in adults and children 

– Combined treatment of class 2: communication between an orthodontist and a surgeon.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.

Skills I Will Learn in the Course:
Orthodontics:

• Treatment methods
  • Self-ligating braces
  • Braces
• Pathologies:
  • Tooth impaction
• General questions:
  • Biomechanics in orthodontics
• Bite:
  • Class II (skeletal and dental alveolar forms)
  • Class III (skeletal and dental alveolar forms)
  • Deep bite
  • Cross bite
• Treatment depending on the timing
  • Treatment in a mixed dentition
  • Treatment in a permanent dentition

Note:
ALL OHI-S ONLINE COURSES ARE DISCOUNTS:

- 20% for residents 

- 20% for students and interns