Course Outlines for Dr. Gary Opin Self-Ligation
- Bracket development
- Passive vs Active bracket
- Clinical input/practical application
- Treatment philosophy
- Retention
Course Objectives:
Will detail the evolution of self ligating , focusing on the In-Ovation R and C brackets and the effect it has on his practice and the practice of orthodontics.
You will learn from this course:
- Practice efficiencies that are inherent to the SL system
- Sequencing of wires
- Use of the Interactive SL system to improve your practice efficiency and consistent treatment results.
TEMPORARY ANCHORAGE DEVICES
Dr. Opin will cover:
- Evolution of TADS
- Application
- Site Selection
- Biomechanics
- Complications
- Cases examples
Course Objectives:
To be able to understand how and when to use temporary anchorage devices to treat cases
Dr. Opin will cover:
- History
- Types
- Indications
- Problems
- Cases examples
Course Objectives:
To be able to comfortably use a laser in ones office
Dr Opin will cover:
- History
- Cleft palate patients
- Distraction osteogenisis patients
- Other types of craniofacial anomalies and their multidisciplinary treatment
Course Objective:
To be able to recognize options for treating different types of cranio facial patients.
Dr. Opin will cover:
- Use of Orthoplex
- Fabricate appliances from Orthoplex (indirect trays and others)
- Indirect bonding technique
o Advantages
Course Objective:
To be able to go back to the office and start to bond patients indirectly
Impacted Canines
Dr. Opin will cover:
- Causes
- Treatment modalities old and new
o Advantages/disadvantages
- New technique to bring in canines with little or no surgery
Course Objective:
To recognize impacted canines, as they develop, and use a technique to bring them into the mouth with minimal or no surgery.
Dr. Opin will cover:
- OrthoMation
- Practice Pulse
- VistaDent
- Orthoplex
- Other new advances in technology
Course Objectives:
Orthodontists should be using some or all of this technology in their day-to-day practice. This course will show the benefits of these technologies.
