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Move Teeth or Restore? Decision-Making for Predictable Alignment
Move Teeth or Restore? Decision-Making for Predictable Alignment
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Professors
Professors
Ricardo Mitrani
Target audience
Target audience
Nb of lessons
Nb of lessons
23
Nb of modules
Nb of modules
6
Course duration
Course duration
5 h 06 min
Delivery method
Delivery method
Google Drive Link, Offline
Course Overview
Decision-Making for Predictable Alignment is your comprehensive roadmap to mastering the orthodontic-restorative connection. This hands-on course is designed to guide clinicians on when to move teeth and when to restore them. With a clear six-question framework, real-life case studies, and bite registration techniques, you’ll learn how to plan smarter, treat more confidently, and deliver beautiful, functional results. The course emphasizes interdisciplinary precision, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions that enhance your patients' smiles while maintaining their overall oral health. Ideal for clinicians who want to elevate their approach to achieving perfect alignment through both orthodontic and restorative solutions.
What You Will Learn
- Module 1: Introduction to the Orthodontic-Restorative Connection
- Module 2: The Orthodontic-Restorative Connection: A Framework for Interdisciplinary Treatment
- Module 3: Ortho vs. Restorative to Correct Malaligned Teeth - Six Key Questions
- Module 4: Ortho vs Restorative Alignment of Teeth
- Module 5: Bite Registration Techniques
- Module 6: Bite Registration in Restorative Dentistry
Full Course Program
Module 1: Introduction to the Orthodontic-Restorative Connection
This module introduces the foundational concepts of the orthodontic-restorative connection, helping you understand the necessity of an integrated approach to treatment planning. Learn why comprehensive care is essential and how to avoid the pitfalls of quick fixes.
- Lesson 1: Why do we Need a System for Treatment Planning
- Lesson 2: The Quick Fix Dilemma
- Lesson 3: Why is there a Need for Comprehensive Care
Module 2: The Orthodontic-Restorative Connection: A Framework for Interdisciplinary Treatment
This module presents a detailed framework for effective interdisciplinary treatment. Understand the systematic approach to combining orthodontics and restorative dentistry and how it ensures a cohesive, comprehensive treatment plan.
- Lesson 1: Framework Introduction
- Lesson 2: Explaining the Framework
- Lesson 3: A System within a System
Module 3: Ortho vs. Restorative to Correct Malaligned Teeth - Six Key Questions
In this module, Dr. Frank Spear presents six key questions that help guide your decision-making process when choosing between orthodontic treatment and restorative solutions to correct malaligned teeth. Learn to assess factors such as occlusion, gingival levels, and the potential for restorative dentistry to create functional and esthetic outcomes.
- Lesson 1: Do the Teeth Need Restorations, Even Without Ortho
- Lesson 2: Can the Occlusion be Managed Without Ortho
- Lesson 3: Are the Existing Papilla Levels Esthetically Acceptable
- Lesson 4: Is the Most Apical Gingival Margin Esthetically Acceptable
- Lesson 5: Can Restorative Dentistry Create Acceptable Contour and Arrangement
- Lesson 6: Can Teeth Be Prepped and Restored Without Endodontics
- Lesson 7: Case Study, Part 1: Data Gathering, Identifying Problems, and Etiologies
- Lesson 8: Case Study, Part 2: Treatment Planning
- Lesson 9: Case Study, Part 3: Sequence and Completion of Treatment
Module 4: Ortho vs Restorative Alignment of Teeth
Explore how orthodontics and restorative dentistry can work together to align teeth effectively. Learn techniques for instant orthodontics using restorative solutions and address specific gingival margin concerns.
- Lesson 1: Instant Orthodontics with Restorative Dentistry
- Lesson 2: Unilateral Apically Positioned Papilla or Gingival Margin
Module 5: Bite Registration Techniques
Learn essential bite registration techniques that are foundational for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. This module covers tools such as the leaf gauge, Lucia Jig, and bilateral manipulation for creating precise bite records.
- Lesson 1: Understanding and Using the Leaf Gauge
- Lesson 2: CR Bite Record Using the Lucia Jig
- Lesson 3: CR Bite Record Using Bilateral Manipulation
- Lesson 4: Understanding and Recording a Protrusive Bite Record
Module 6: Bite Registration in Restorative Dentistry
Dive into the critical role of bite registration in restorative dentistry. Understand the importance of accurate bite records for complex restorative cases and how they impact treatment success.
- Lesson 1: Bite Records in Restorative Dentistry
- Lesson 2: Bite Records for Complex Restorative Dentistry
