PREREQUISITES
- Airway, Malocclusion, and Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment
- Phase I Arch Development – Part I: Expanders vs. Braces
- Phase I Arch Development – Part II: Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Phase I Arch Development – Part III: The Bonding Process
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT
This 4-hour CE course* will review the process of treating patients in the early-mid mixed dentition with full braces, including:
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- The evolution of wire technology in clinical orthodontics and how modern wire technology allows for the creation of the ideal force system to develop the arches of pre-adolescent patients.
- The types (i.e. materials), sizes, and shapes of wires to use when preforming arch development in the early-mid mixed dentition.
- How to use the primary teeth as anchors to develop the bone and create space for the erupting permanent teeth.
- The intervals at which patients should be seen during treatment and the duration of treatment visits.
- What to perform/accomplish at each visit to maximize the efficiency and efficacy of treatment, including archwire changes, use of closed and open coil springs, management of loose primary teeth, addition of brackets to blocked-out teeth, etc.
- Tips and tricks to troubleshoot potential challenges that can be encountered during treatment.
- Clinical videos and patient testimonials will be provided.
*DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The primary educational objectives of this course are to:
- Explain the evolution of archwire technology and its practical implications in clinical orthodontics, especially as it pertains to developing the arches of pre-adolescent patients.
- Review the amount of force needed to expand the palate of pre-adolescent patients and compare the amount of force delivered with rapid versus slow expansion.
- Explain the following regarding treatment visits during arch development for patients undergoing archwire development in the early-mid mixed dentition:
- Visit intervals.
- Procedure(s) to perform at each visit to maximize efficiency and efficacy.
- The shape, size, and sequence of archwires to be used.
- Strategies for maximizing patient comfort and minimizing emergency visits.
- Techniques for efficiently and effectively creating and maintaining space for the erupting permanent teeth.
- Management of loose primary teeth.
- Demonstrate the aforementioned clinical techniques using videos taken during actual patient adjustment visits.
- Teach providers how to troubleshoot challenges that may arise during treatment.
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
- Course Cost: $395
- DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching, LLC designates this activity for 4.0 continuing education credits.
- Original Release Date: March 20, 2023
- Expiration Date: March 20, 2025
- Refund/Cancellation Policy: No refunds – all course purchases are final.
- Teaching Methods: Electronically Mediated Online Course
- Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.
INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS
Michael K. DeLuke, DDS, MDS
Board Certified Orthodontist
President, DeLuke Orthodontics
Owner, DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching is a for-profit dental CE Provider.
COURSE OUTLINE [Total Time: 3:58:39]
- Overview [00:08:00]
- Review of Rapid vs. Slow Expansion [00:17:19]
- Archwire Technology [00.16:32]
- Treatment Visits [01:50:57]
- Troubleshooting [00:24:19]
- Case Samples [01:09:32]
- References