VIET NAM = Hanoi – Bio GEAW MEAW Module 1 Group 6

• Course Overview
• Brief History of Orthodontics
• Why to choose Bioprogressive, Sectional Mechanics and MEAW approaches
• New concepts: Mandible repositioning / TOGO revolution idea
• Difference to conventional Orthodontics and Aligners
• Etiology of Malocclusions:
  • Classification of Malocclusions
  • Angle’s Class I, II and III and subdivisions
• Human Evolution Theory: Verticalization and its reflexes to the craniomandibular system
• The Human TMJs
• The interrelation between teeth eruption, teeth morphology and skeletal problems: Why the population is more Class II nowadays…
• The function of the teeth on masticatory system
• Muscles and Ligaments: Anatomy and functions
• Muscles palpation: theory and practice and its diagnostics importance
• Dentometrics
  • Measuring Study Models and identifying transverse problems
  • Plaster Models study of Anterior Discrepancy
• Ricketts Cephalometric Analysis in Norma Lateralis:
  • Identifying Structures
  • Cephalometric Points
  • Anatomic Tracing
  • Lines and Planes used on Ricketts analysis
  • The Ricketts summary analysis as described by Dr. Oppermann
  • Comprehensive training on printed radiographies
  • Learning and interpretation of all linear and angle factors
  • Sequence of lateral diagnostics
  • The Four areas of Superimpositions
  • Practicing of Time 2 (T2) control /after treatment study and study of changes using the four areas of superimpositions
• Postero-Anterior radiographies
  • Basic Factors
  • Relevant aspects for transverse diagnostics and its connection to the vertical dimension
  • The use of Computers Software for Tracing
• Early “On Time” treatment:
  • Growth and Craniofacial development
    • Ricketts Polar and Bipolar Growth
    • The “Class I grower”
    • Understanding the interplay between teeth eruption, muscles, bones and mandible adaptation
    • The importance of occlusal plane behavior on normal growth
    • Understanding the teeth changes and mandible adaptation
    • Posterior Discrepancy: The theory and importance of malocclusions development
    • Malocclusion = Malfunction: Understanding interferences
    • Basic aspects of occlusion: key points on Deciduous and Mixed dentitions
    • The Class II grower: High and Low Angles
    • The Class III grower: High and Low Angles
• Early Treatment:
  • Understanding growth deviations from the norm
  • Concepts of preventive and interceptive treatments
  • The importance of mandibular repositioning
  • Unlocking the malocclusion
  • Sequence of appliances to treat growing patients
  • Treatment based on Occlusal Plane changes / Compression and Decompression of Condyles / Posterior Vertical Dimension
  • Using the forces of occlusion on early treatment: The use of crowns overlays for mandible repositioning      
• Wire Bending exercises:
  • Wilson 3D Quad-Helix expander and Lingual Arches training
  • Cervical Head Gear (CHG) / Cervical strap (DEMO)
  • Basic Utility Arch practice  
• Seminars basics:
  • The ideal documentation for cases presentation / future seminars