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THE FULL FACE PHILOSOPHY: A 2-Year Orthodontic Program

POST- GRADUATE INSTRUCTION FOR ORTHODONTISTS, PEDODONTISTS AND GENERAL DENTISTS

This program consists of structured learning modules, which include lectures, practical components, patient demonstrations and clinical tips.

Courses given by: Dr DEREK MAHONY & other Specialist instructors, including Periodontists, Oral - Maxillo facial Surgeons, Ear Nose and Throat Specialists, Prosthodontists, Respiratory Physicians, and Plastic Surgeons

A note on how the courses work: After you purchase your course, you will see a "Launch Course" button next to the course description. You will be permitted to watch the course a certain number of times. Because each course can be several hours in length, we recommend watching an hour at a time. You can tell how many times you have watched the course by looking in the top-left corner when the course loads.

Mini-Residency Online - Complete Series

Take 12 courses at the price of 11

1

Orthodontic Diagnosis

Doctors will be shown how to take proper orthodontic records including, study models, intra-oral and extra-oral photographs. The records will then be analyzed to breakdown the diagnosis into one of 36 possible malocclusion types. A treatment plan will be formulated to divide the orthodontic problems...

2

Cephalometry / Radiography

Doctors will be shown how to take a proper frontal and lateral cephalometric radiographs. These radiographs will be analysed to look at soft tissue problems, vertical dimensions of the face and predict remaining facial growth. Doctors will be able to assess soft tissue and hard tissue in regards to the divine....

3

Treatment in the Mixed Dentition

The identification, evaluation, control and neutralization of worsening factors in a developing malocclusion. Review of growth patterns and a rational choice of diagnostic and therapeutic treatment procedures. Doctors will be shown how to minimize skeletal....

4

Class II Correction - Management of Snoring / OSA

Correcting Class II problems via growth modification, camouflage using orthodontic tooth movement, or surgical correction. Reviewing the evidence based literature associated with the use of functional appliances. Difference between treating a high angle

5

Class III Correction

Analysing appropriate records to differentiate between a midface deficient Class III patient that would benefit from early treatment vs. a true increased mandibular discrepancy that may require surgical correction at a later date. Understanding the evidence based literature associated with reverse pull facemask therapy and ....

6

Straightwire Mechanics

A doctor will be able to select the appropriate straightwire prescription for the malocclusion they are treating. Cases will be presented demonstrating archwire selection and utilization, mechanics planning, finishing procedures and post deband analysis of treatment results....

7

Diagnosis & Treatment of Increased Vertical Dimension

A doctor will be able to differentiate between a true vertical growth patient as opposed to a patient whose vertical dimension are increased due to environmental factors. There will be a review of the process of facial growth and dento-alveolar compensation that leads to an increased vertical proportion with...

8

Perio / Ortho Interface

Orthodontic correction maybe destroyed by failure to recognize periodontal susceptibility. Doctors will understand the tissue response to certain types of tooth movement. The ability to manage adult orthodontic patients that are susceptible to periodontal disease

9

Biomechanics in Clinical Orthodontics

The application of biomechanical principles in the design of appliances and the development of popular orthodontic techniques. An understanding of basic force concepts such as magnitude, duration, direction, force constancy, point of force application, load deflection rate, moments, and couples generated....

10

Surgical Orthodontics

Review of the Invisalign technique, including taking of PVS impressions, use of Clin-check, bonding of attachments and IPS techniques. Use of lingual appliances including impression taking, laboratory setup, and indirect bonding. Overview of clear brackets including monocrystalline...

11

Esthetic Appliances

Review of the Invisalign technique, including taking of PVS impressions, use of Clin-check, bonding of attachments and IPS techniques. Use of lingual appliances including impression taking, laboratory setup, and indirect bonding. Overview of clear brackets including monocrystalline, and ....

12

Management of TMD - Stability / Retention

Doctors will learn how to achieve a balanced face, healthy stable jaw joints, and a good occlusion for their patients. Doctors will have a better understanding of their role in the management of orofacial pain. Design retention appliances and adjunctive procedures....

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