Interceptive Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics: When and How?

– Overview of dentists’ primary focus on treating diseased teeth and gingiva
– Limited consideration of facial structure, balance, and lower jaw function by most practitioners
– Definition of interceptive Dentofacial Orthopaedics (DFO) and its role in clinical practice
– The life-changing effects of early interceptive treatment
– Interceptive DFO as a trending topic in orthodontics
– The importance of identifying developmental issues early, methods to correct them, and the consequences of leaving them untreated
– Follow-up on patients’ journeys from early interceptive treatment to the permanent dentition.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists. 

– The formation, development, and growth of the skull, maxilla, and mandible
– The influence of genetics on facial bone structure development
– The roles of function, breathing, and swallowing in dentofacial development
– The impact of developmental imbalances on the airway and TMJ
– Facial growth knowledge to assess skeletal imbalances in patients
– Environmental factors affecting dentofacial growth and development.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.

– Clinical protocols for assessing a patient’s swallowing and breathing
– Step-by-step evaluation of a patient’s facial profile and skeletal balance
– Assessing the health and function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
– Cephalometric analysis to determine skeletal balance
– Conducting a study model analysis to evaluate the dental component
– Protocols for taking clinical photographs
– Protocols for accurate diagnosis and analyzing clinical conditions.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.

– Formulating a treatment plan based on skeletal diagnosis
– Protocols for the stages of treatment from early mixed dentition to permanent dentition
– Analyzing factors that modify treatment to accommodate individual cases
– Setting treatment goals for each phase of treatment
– Identifying when to proceed to the next stage of treatment
– Development of dental arches as the first stage of the treatment plan.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.

– Functional appliances for correcting skeletal imbalances
– Functional appliances for inducing skeletal changes
– Treatment strategies for skeletal Class II and Class III patients
– The benefits and shortcomings of functional appliances
– Protocols for working with various functional appliances and how to adjust them
– When to terminate the use of functional appliances and proceed to the next phase of treatment.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.

– Diagnosis of clinical conditions requiring immediate intervention and early treatment
– Consequences of underestimating certain conditions for both the dentist and patient
– Analysis of the results of early intervention versus “careful monitoring”
– Step-by-step protocols for creating a treatment plan to correct early-identified conditions
– The importance of early interceptive treatment in clinical practice.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.

– Incorporating interceptive dentofacial orthopaedics into private practice
– Strategies to help dentists start treatment and integrate this new treatment modality
– Structuring your dental practice to improve workflow
– Setting fees for dentofacial orthopaedics and discussing treatment plans with patients and parents
– Patient records in dentofacial orthopaedics practice
– Developing and growing the dentofacial orthopaedic aspect of your practice
– Identifying required equipment and instruments for clinical treatment.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.

– Analysis of the complete treatment journey of patients through early interceptive DFO
– Evaluation of various treatment options and combinations for different clinical conditions
– Evidence of clinical transformation throughout the complete course of treatment
– Analysis of clinical cases: from diagnosis to follow-up and retention.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.