Embracing a New Era
In this mini ortho course we will describe in detail the archwire sequence that we have found to be the most successful, how to best form the archwires, the different properties of archwires and when to know that it is time to move to the next level of treatment. Along with the archwire mechanics we will discuss the types of forces that are appropriate to add, when to add them and how to adapt them. In this segment we present the material with lecture, case presentations, video demonstration of the projects, a written test, and hands-on projects for you to complete. Once you have learned the proper diagnosis and the correct bracket placement this material will make a world of difference to help you achieve finished cases that you will be proud of.
COURSE OBJECTIVES – You will learn which size archwire to use to accomplish your desired results, along with the manipulations that may be necessary, including placing Accentuated Curves /Reverse Curves, cinchback bends, and step in and step out bends. We will discuss the indications for additional forces and the proper adaptation and placement of open coil springs, rotation wedges, chain elastics, pletcher springs and intra-oral elastics. We will also show you how to treat cases that may require cuspid retraction, individual root torque, anterior retraction and obtaining posterior root torque.
Mini Ortho Course Outline - The Gerety Archwire Sequence and Force System Mechanics
I. Archwire Sequence Defined
II. Functions of Each Wire Size
III. Application of auxiliary forces used in conjunction with each wire size
IV. Initial Archwires - .0175 Twisted and .016 Thermal Activated Nitanium
V. Engagement and Ligation
VI. .016 SS Archwire
VII. Wax bite registration and archwire coordination
VIII. Accentuating curve
IX. Reverse curve
X. Omega cinch backs
XI. .018 SS Archwire
XII. Open coil spring
XIII. Power chain
XIV. .020 SS and .016 x .022 SS archwire
XV. Correction of single tooth crossbite
XVI. Step in and step out bends
XVII. Ligation methods for activation
XVIII. Cuspid retraction with Pletcher Springs
XIX. .016 x .022 SS Archwire and .019 x .025 Braided Archwire
XX. Individual root torque
XXI. .018 x .025 SS Archwire
XXII. Pletcher springs to posted wire (de-torquing rectangular archwire)
XXIII. Anterior Retraction
XXIV. Final Bite Opening and Anterior Lingual Root Torque
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Our mission is to make the orthodontic teachings of Dr. Robert "Big Bob" Gerety accessible to all dentists who have an interest in learning his program. By offering an "All Inclusive Orthodontic Program" we believe we can make it possible for everyone who has a desire to learn orthodontics.
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