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Functional orthodontic treatment. Bimler`s appliance
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8 lessons + 1 free (12h 39min)
11 CE Credits

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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.
Course includes next lessons:
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1h 29min
Lesson 2
Functional orthodontic treatment. Bimler`s appliance
Barbara BimlerShow lesson program
0:01
Introduction and history of the Bimler appliance
10:00
Principle of no‑anchorage and safety advantages
20:00
Clinical indications, age range and patient cooperation
30:00
Mechanics and three‑dimensional activation
40:00
Interdental springs, extractions and expansion limits
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1h 23min
Lesson 3
Manufacturing of a standard type A appliance
Barbara BimlerShow lesson program
0:01
Introduction and seminar logistics
3:33
Bimler A‑type: indications and mechanism
6:10
Appliance design, dentition and model marking
11:12
Lower part: splint, frontal loop and dorsal arches
16:09
Lower assembly finishing and activation
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1h 35min
Lesson 4
The value of the teleroentgenogram. Cephalometric analysis data
Barbara BimlerShow lesson program
0:01
Introduction and History of Cephalometrics
2:13
Rationale for Cephalometrics and Orthodontic X‑rays
3:43
Adenoids, Mouth Breathing and Airway Assessment
6:02
Early Diagnostic Systems and Compact Analysis
11:07
Three Skeletal Components: Temporal Bone, Maxilla, Mandible
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