Program Highlights

This course describes the management and correction of specific dental problems involving each individual tooth. Multiple issues related to the incisors, with case examples, are presented. The mechanics of cuspid movement are described, as well as the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of impacted cuspids. The bicuspid extraction verses non-extraction issue is reviewed in detail. First and second molars are discussed relative to anchorage control, distalization, and vertical control. All aspects of the new Avex appliances and the exciting adhesives used with this appliance will be discussed. Also, information on the use of the current arch wire system will be reviewed. This course closely coincides with the material covered in Dr. Bennett’s and Dr. McLaughlin’s textbook entitled “Orthodontic Management of the Dentition with the Preadjusted Appliance.” Selected cases from the other six courses will be presented intermittently throughout the program.

Program Format

• Incisors: Specific concerns of upper central and lateral incisors, as well as lower incisors will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on incisor trauma, congenital absence, tooth fit and tooth size discrepancy.
• Cuspids: The critical tip and torque issues of cuspids will be discussed. Also the management of blocked out cuspids and impacted cuspids will be presented.
• First Bicuspids: The extraction of first bicuspids has been a controversial subject throughout the history of the orthodontic specialty. This controversy will be analyzed in detail. Also, the indications for upper first bicuspid extraction only will be discussed.
• Second Bicuspids: The rationale, advantages and disadvantages, and the technique of second bicuspid extraction will be presented.
• First Molars: The importance of the first molars will be emphasized relative to stabilization, distalization and extraction. The management of badly decayed, broken down and missing first molars will be discussed.
• Second Molars: Horizontal and vertical aspects of second molars will be discussed. The controversial subject of second molar extraction will be reviewed. Cases will be presented in an attempt to provide an objective look at this subject.
• Selected cases from the other six courses will also be presented intermittently throughout
  the program.

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