Modular Course Structure
Did you know that 55% of orthodontic treatment is USA is delivered by general dentists? This program is designed to help general dentists in busy practice, have clinical understanding and experience and would like to learn about fixed orthodontic techniques.Unlike all the other courses where you have fixed classes and time table, our programs are tailored to best suit the needs of each individual dentist and timing that is convinient to him. This leads to always the best learning and sure success for each student. You will look back and cherish the wise decision you took for learning advanced orthodontics.
With the modern means of communication it is now possible to teach via distant education without compromising the quality of training and teaching. You will learn basic at our center and then with the help of digital camera and internet we will guide you at each and every step, you will never feel lost and will be able to deliver high quality orthodontics to your patients. You will come back to us at fixed intervals to personally discuss and understand the fine points. This will help you do orthodontics with confidence.
For dentists from outside India, you should attend 15-30 days contact program by coming to ICDR and then you will be able to go back and start cases with fixed appliance. To see example of our technique and skills visit www.healthmantra.com/ic/ and click on case files Also see cases treated by one of our students of modular program. for any questions call 91 94481 91202. No one can But we assure you that with our training you will do fixed orthodontics with confidence and smile on your patient and your face.
In this program you can boost your skills and income potential without spending a fortune and several years away from your practice.
Main Features
1. The program will be composed of 5 sessions of 3 days each every 2 months ( Friday, Saturday and Sunday)2. These sessions will be conducted at ICDR Belgaum. (other city if students are more than 20 at that city)
3. Students will be given basic knowledge at the first session after which they will go back and select cases to begin.
4. Each student must have internet connection, all details will be taught in first session.
5. Cases selection and planning will be finalized in the second session in consultation with the course director.
6.Throughout the program guidance, Problem solving, lectures, reading material and coaching will be available via internet.
7. Certificate will be awarded at the end of program.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of the program a student will be able to;1. Diagnose abnormalities of development of the oro-facial region.
2. Formulate treatment plans aimed at correction of abnormalities of development of the oro - facial region.
3. Execute orthodontic treatment aimed at correction of most abnormalities of development of the oro-facial region.
4. Critically appraise the degree of success of treatment modalities.
5.. Understand the basic principles and methodology of scientific research as it relates to the specialty of orthodontics.
6. Develop all needed skills to treat with Preadjusted Edgewise (PEA) straightwire fixed apliances with the same standard (accepted globally).
Course structure and content
The course will be conducted in the following manners: 1. Seminars at our center or your city (if the batch size is atleast 20)2. Practical training at the center (Typodont exercises, If you wish you can start and treat cases at our clinic)
3. Home work assignments
4. Continuous support and lectures via Internet
5. Examination and testing of skills
6. Optional: MCQ and true/ false type questions for exam at the beginning of each module for previous module
Module 1
- Orientation. Dental department visit
- Photography how to make records
- Orthodontic materials and equipments
- Familiarization with Library Facilities and how to use literature and books needed
- Evidence based dentistry
- The use of computers and Internet in orthodontics- how to be in touch with email and website
- Type of cases to select in the beginning- what kind of cases to reject?
Module 2
- First set of cases to be started after ICDR instructor has seen and finalized their diagnosis and approved the treatment plan. Bring your patients study models, photographs, x rays and cephalogram. Digital pics (patient and Study model), scanned Ceph and OPG can be brought on a CD or USB drive. Basic Typodont exercises, Banding - bonding, basic archwire Soldering-Welding
- Growth and development I
- Clinical Examination
- Study Models and model Analysis, Occlusograms, Diagnostic Set Up
- Lateral cephalometry I
- Lateral cephalometry II
- Lateral cephalometry III
- Superposition and treatment evaluation
- Uses of Computer for cephalometric evaluation
- Hand/Wrist X-rays
- Decision of Extractions in orthodontics- how and why- other methods of gaining space
Module 3
- Mechanical properties and applications of orthodontic wires
- Wirebending I basics and exercises
- Tissue Reaction, Biological basis on ortho treatment
- Periods of recall, about forces, efficiency driven treatment and long recalls
- Biomechanics I
- Biomechanics II and III
- Different types of tooth movements
- Guard against root resorption and non vitality
- Clinical Patients and cases of different types of
- Etiological aspects of malocclusion. An overview of contemporary orthodontics
- Problem list. Diagnosis. Treatment planning I
- Case presentations. Treatment planning, objectives of treatment
Module 4
- Appliances
- Extraoral appliances I
- Functional appliances, VTO and functional Apl followed by FAT (2 phase trt)
- Removable appliances
- Tooth movement. Extraction-non ext.
- Uses of Bite plates etc.
- TMD and orthodontics
- Considerations in Early treatment of malocclusions
- Micro Implants as anchorage
- Differential diagnosis of facial asymmetries
- Specific issues pertaining to correction of transverse, saggital and vertical discrepancies
- Dental v/s skeletal - Adult v/s growing
- Ortho-Perio treatment
- 3-D control in retraction of canines- Torquing and intrusions, uprighting, derotations
- Tooth transplantation
- Lingual orthodontics and other different types of fixed appliances
- Segmented retraction of anterior teeth practical exercise
Module 5 and Via Internet.
- Retention - Stability
- Orthodontic management of cleft patient (Place: Cleft Palate Institute)
- Seminar orthognathic surgery and craniofacial anomalies
- Different types of cl II and cl III patterns and their bearing on treatment planning
- Transpalatal arch and utility arch, lingual arch in mixed dentition and their applications and relationship to anchorage management issues
- Management of mutilated cases
- Serial extractions philosophy
- Issues in Adult orthodontics
- Types of Retainers and Their Specific Uses, positioners
- Friction and Closing Loops
- Maximum Anchorage Mechanics
- Retrieval of Impacted Teeth
- Rapid Maxillary Expansion
- Surgical Attachment Methods for Impacted Teeth
- Developing a List of Complete Treatment Alternatives
- Cosmetic Brackets and Their Application, smile design in orthodontic treatment
- Non Compliant Patient, Problem Resolution, behavior management and clinic management- informed consent - non compliance for appt. and appl breakage
- Sterilization in Ortho
- Perioral musculature -its role, oral habits- myofunctional exercises