LEVEL I - ORTHODONTICS FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
SESSION 3 OVERVIEW
TMJ, Sagittal Appliance, Airways, Utility Arches, Class III Treatment, Splint Therapy, Tandem Appliance
- Importance of TMJ in Orthodontics
- TMJ History Form
- TMJ Examination
- Range of Motion
- Hands-on Palpation of TMJ Muscles by Course Participants
- Anterior Sagittal
- Class III Malocclusion
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Mechanics
- Airways
- How Naso-Respiratory Functions Can Affect Craniofacial Growth
- Role of Mouth Breathing in Causing Malocclusions
- Transcranial X-rays vs. Tomograms
- Utility Arches
- Torque and Intrude Incisors
- Holding Arch Lab Exercises
- Fixed Anterior Sagittal
- Barrel 3 Way Sagittal
- Transforce Sagittal
- Different Types of Splints
- Daytime Respositioning Splints
- Nighttime Splints to Prevent Bruxing
- Tandem Appliance
- Newest Appliance for Treatment Class III Skeletal Malocclusion in Mixed Dentition
- Retrognathic Maxilla
- Normal Mandible
- Joint Vibration Anaylsis
- Soft Tissue Evaluation of Internal Derangements
For this session, you will need the following supplies:
- Preformed Utility Arches (.016 x. 016 Stainless Steel)
- GAC Articulator with plastic teeth & brackets
- #139 Bird Beak Pliers
- Hard Wire Cutter
- Arch Contouring Pliers
- Exam Gloves
- 3-Prong Pliers
Please call GAC at 1-800-422-3513, Joanne at Ext. 1321 regarding your orthodontic supply needs. You will be billed separately by GAC.
