Prof. Birte Melsen

How can orthodontics influence the possibilities für patients with degenerating dentition?

Degeneration of the dentition occurs as a result of caries and periodontal disease, and loss of teeth and/or periodontium will result in spontaneous migration leading to aggravation of existing malocclusions or development of secondary malocclusions. The position of the existing teeth is, however, crucial for the reconstruction possibilities.

Orthodontic displacements should aim to improve the periodontal status and an optimal function of the dentition. Acollaboration between periodontists, prosthodontists and surgeons is an absolute must in order to optimize the treatment result. A better understanding of the tissue reaction to orthodontic force systems, the application of skeletal anchorage and biomechanical control has led to a widening of the orthodontic possibilities. The importance of the patient’s understanding of the maintenance will be stressed.

Dr. Lars Christensen

Adult orthodontics

The field of adult orthodontics is the most rapidly growing area of many orthodontic practices. Adults present the orthodontist with many new challenges. In his presentation Dr. Christensen will discuss his views on accurate assessment of the orthodontic patients needs along with cases examples to highlight the problems associated with their successful resolution.

Clinical examples will include discussions of acceptable compromise options, treatment mechanics, anchorage management and retention solutions for use in the treatment of adult orthodontic cases. Finally the aesthetic demands will be discussed along with new solutions to the patients request for fast and aesthetic treatment.

Dr. Davide Mirabella / Dr. Francesco Amato

Orthodontic Implant Site Development: Interdisciplinary Guidelines

Osseointegrated dental implants have been successfully used for many years in the treatment of partially edentulous jaw. Short and long term prognosis of single tooth implants is now favorable, but aesthetic compromises should be taken into account if there is lack of soft and hard tissue in the implant site. The aim of this presentation is to discuss the role of 3-D orthodontic tooth movement in generating the proper amount of soft and hard tissue for optimal implant placement, and its stability in the long-term. Accurate clinical procedure will be suggested to enhance the effect of tooth movement in generating soft and hard tissue, and increasing the aesthetic outcome. Indications and contraindication to the orthodontic approach as compared to the surgical approach for implant site development will be thoroughly discussed.

Dr. Leandro Fernandez / Dr. Colin Melrose / Dr. John Scholey

Problem solving in the sagittal, vertical and horizontal plane - case reports

Dr. Jason Cope

Just A TAD Better Interdisciplinary Treatment: Using Miniscrews to Place Teeth Where Your Restorative Colleague Really Wants Them

After a brief introduction to the Ortho Implant, Dr. Cope will demonstrate how and why TADs allow the orthodontist to actually place teeth in the ideal location for their restorative colleagues. Components include specific treatment planning, surgical placement, biomechanical considerations, and removal procedures with an emphasis on interdisciplinary the treatment planning sequence, orthodontic treatment, and final restorative phase.

Prof. Dietmar Segner

The biomechanics and force management in the treatment of adult patients

Efficient orthodontic treatment always includes the consideration of biomechanics and force levels but when treating adult patients it becomes even more important. Typical situations like reduced bone level, immobile implant supported crowns, and aesthetic demands for example require adaptations in orthodontic appliance selection and techniques.

The lecture will show how intelligent archwire material selection and usage can help achieve the desired goal efficiently.

Dr. Dagmar Ibe

What can be achieved if the patient says “NO” to surgical treatment? Or, where is the borderline between ortho and surgery in 2011.

New materials such as superelastic wires, self-ligating brackets and bone-supported anchorage have widened the horizon of orthodontic treatment options. Has the borderline between orthodontics and surgery also changed? The presentation will guide the orthodontist in the planning of borderline cases. With the right diagnostic and cephalometric tools at hand it is possible to differentiate between cases which are on the borderline to orthognathic treatment but which can be treated to good results by conventional orthodontics in combination with modern bone-supported anchorage devices. Dental compensation is possible to a degree unknown some years ago. Today aesthetic and functional aspects influence our treatment concepts more than the biomechanical limitations of 20 years ago. In 2011 it is possible to offer patients with borderline cephalometric values and reasonable profile appearance reliable treatment concepts and aesthetically sufficient treatment outcomes even without surgical assistance.

Dr. Jean-Stefane Simon

Incognito - state of the art in 2011

The lecture will give an update on Incognito appliance design and protocols. The main focus will be on integrating successful treatment with completely customised appliances into daily practice. Therefore treatment sequences for the most frequent malocclusions will be presented.