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8 lessons + 1 free (12h 39min)
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Description
Fuctional orthodontics in the concept of Dr. Barbara Bimler.
You will learn:
– analysis of cephalometric data
– rules of selection and varieties of functional appliances
– application of the Bimler appliance
– methods of early treatment and treatment of adult patients
– retention after orthodontic treatment.
Lesson 1.Functional orthodontic treatment. Bimler`s appliance. Introductory lesson
– Bimler appliance: characteristics, types and indications
– Appliances without anchorage: characteristics and advantages
– Night appliances: principle of operation
– Optimal terms of use of the Bimler appliance
– Communication with the child: important aspects and recommendations
– Therapeutic forces: characteristics
– Limits of adaptation: determination of the individual limit
– Documentation as an important step in treatment
– Tooth extraction: indications.
Recommended for: Orthodontists.
Lesson 2.Functional orthodontic treatment. Bimler`s appliance
– Bimler appliance: characteristics, types and indications
– Appliances without anchorage: characteristics and advantages
– Night appliances: principle of operation
– Optimal terms of use of the Bimler appliance
– Communication with the child: important aspects and recommendations
– Therapeutic forces: characteristics
– Limits of adaptation: determination of the individual limit
– Documentation as an important step in treatment
– Tooth extraction: indications
– Application of the Bimler appliance in adults: differences and features
– Activating the appliance: tools and recommendations
– The structure of the Bimler appliances: the purpose of parts
– Causes of appliance breakdown and methods.
Recommended for: Orthodontists.
Lesson 3.Manufacturing of a standard type A appliance
– Indications for the use of type A appliance
– The structure of a standard Bimler appliance: characteristics and purpose of parts
– Benefits of Customized Design
– Models: working methods and recommendations
– Sequence of assembly of appliance
– Positioning of the appliance: basic principles
– Rules for fitting arch and springs: errors and prevention
– Acryl part: design features
– Appliance type B: differences and Indications for the use
– Interdental springs i-2 and i-3: characteristics and principles of positioning
– Retention after treatment with the Bimler appliance
– Appliance type C: indications, structure and properties.
Recommended for: Orthodontists.
Lesson 4.The value of the teleroentgenogram. Cephalometric analysis data
– Teleroentgenogram: purpose and functions
– Bimler`s cephalometric analysis
– Compact analysis: principle
– Skeletal structures: essential for the dentist
– Techniques for measuring bone structures
– T-TM distance and its meaning
– The concept of the norm: individual harmony
– Suborbital facial index
– Curve of Spee: characteristic and meaning
– Correlometer: functions and application method
– Correlation classification
– Assessment of the harmonious development of the skull: stress axis
– Predicting treatment outcomes
– Retention: A-Zero appliance
– Condition of soft tissues: implications for long-term results
– Nasal plane: forecast
– Indicators of probable relapse
– Reference points: position and purpose.
Recommended for: Orthodontists.
Lesson 5.Indications for the use of type A appliance
– Mechanism and principle of working of appliance
– Individualization of appliance: advantages
– Examples of open bite treatment: recommendations
– Dependence of long-term stability on the type of face
– 1st molars extraction: indications and timing
– Spontaneous mesial drift: principles
– Contraction of the upper dental arch: the use of screws
– Impact canines: tactics
– Maxilla underdevelopment: appliance A-3-HYPO
– Lip bumper: indications for use
– The principles of oral breathing treatment
– Methods for recording the expansion of the dental arch
– Deep bite treatment: examples and recommendations.
Recommended for: Orthodontists.
Lesson 6.Design, fit and correction of the Bimler appliance
– Algorithm for making decisions when planning the design of appliance
– Marking the position of the center line
– Dental arch analysis card: advantages
– Pona index: concept and purpose
– Equipment type and variation: selection criteria
– Recommendations for closing the diastema
– Types and purpose of interdental springs
– Equiplan: structure, types and purpose
– Dental crowding: clinical guidelines
– Indications for tooth extraction: criteria and terms
– Manual activation of appliance: technique
– Activation with pliers: rules and features
– Correction of appliance: recommendations and sequence of actions
– Law of the ellipse: principles
– Correction of the vestibular arch: features
– Retention: the advantages of the A-ZERO appliance.
Recommended for: Orthodontists.
Lesson 7.Frontal crossbite
– The ratio of class 3: signs and characteristics
– Tandem appliance: working principle
– Muscle activity: types and effects on the speed of treatment
– Intermittent forces: properties
– Bite blocks: features and benefits
– Rules for working with the Bimler articulator
– Myofunctional exercises
– Treatment of patients with a minimum number of teeth
– Functional treatment: benefits.
Recommended for: Orthodontists.
Lesson 8.Interceptive orthodontic treatment
– Positive aspects of Interceptive orthodontic treatment
– Determining the optimal age for treatment
– The Bimler technique
– Telerentgenogram for planning preventive treatment
– Indications for 1st molars extraction
– Orthodontic treatment of patients with hard palate defects
– Treatment of cases with a large number of lost teeth
– Modified Bimler appliance
– Mandible underdevelopment
– Daily maintenance of the device.
Recommended for: Orthodontists.
Lesson 9.Complex clinical cases and adults. Features of orthodontic treatment
– Anatomical and physiological features of adult treatment
– Age restrictions for orthodontic treatment
– Cephalometric analysis: rules for correct evaluation
– Methods of treatment in adults:
- Deep bite
- Canine dystopia
- Pathologies in combination with TMJ diseases.
– Functional appliances in adults
– Type C appliance: indications for use
– Periodontal tissue safety
– Tooth extraction: features of appliance and treatment
– Adult patients with clefts: treatment tactics
– Treatment of patients with general somatic pathologies.
Recommended for: Orthodontists.
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Orthodontics
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Treatment depending on the timing
Functional Dentistry
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Pediatric Dentistry
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Doctorate in communication science.
Visiting Professor at the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico UAEM, Toluca.
2003, Profesor Invitado del Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas, La Havana.
Since 2003, Director of the International Stomatopedic Institute, and General Manager of the Bimler Laboratories.
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