Cabodent Essentials IV

Biologic Orthodontic Therapy

Overview

Biologic Orthodontic Therapy™ is a 2-year Orthodontic Mini Residency. The curriculum consists of structured learning modules, which include lectures, practical components, live patient treatment and self-study assignments.

Course Outline

Session 1

Biology of the Dentognathic System; Objectives of Biologic Orthodontic Therapy™ (BOT); Comprehensive Examination, BIODATA™ Records and Diagnosis; and Digital Cephalometrics, and Virtual Treatment Planning; Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports

Session 2

Phase I (mixed dentition) and Phase II Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment of Class I, Class II, Class III malocclusions; Bracket Positioning and Torque Selection; IDB (Indirect Bonding Technique for BOT™); and Archwire Prescription and Sequencing; Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports

Session 3

Essentials of Cranio-Facial Growth; Biologic Orthodontic Therapy™ and Low-Force Straight-wire Biomechanics; and High Angle Malocclusions; and Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports; Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports

Session 4

The Temporomandibular Joint and Management of TMD Orthodontic Patients; Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports

Session 5

Extraction Cases: Diagnosis and therapy; Biomechanics of Extraction Treatment: Space Closure, Elastics, and Case Finishing in Biologic Orthodontic Therapy™; Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports

Session 6

Biomechanics in Clinical Biologic Orthodontic Therapy™; Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports

Session 7

Biologic Splint Therapy; Stabilization of Cases; and Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports; Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports

Session 8

Surgical Orthognathic Cases; Student Case Reviews and Patient Progress Reports

Clinical Segment

• The course provides “hands on” participation and instruction in the following areas:
• Digital Cephalometrics and Visual Treatment Planning: VTOs and STOs:
• Dynamic Diagnostic Photography and Documentation
• Introduction to Computerized Software for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Dolphin Imaging®  and Dolphin 3-D®
• Anatomage®  3-D CBCT software
• Facial, Smile and Dental Analyses for Esthetic Treatment Planning
• 3-D CBCT Analysis
• Volumetric Airway Evaluations
• Cervical Vertebrae Growth Termination Interpretation
• Mounted Model Analysis in Stabilized Condylar Position (SCP)
• Diagnostic Condylar Positioning Instrumentation (CPI)
• Inter-Occlusal Bite Records
• Biologic Condylar Positioning Jig and Appliance
• Indirect Bonding Techniques for Biologic Orthodontic Therapy™
• Diagnostic Waxing for Biologic Orthodontic Preview™ (BOP)
• Computerized Bracket Placement in Biologic Orthodontic Therapy™
• D-Gainer™ Appliance Fabrication and Adjustment
• Placing micro-implants/TADs