Course:
Orthofellowship: Finishing and Retention of Orthodontic Cases-Module 7, Course 1
Continuing Education Credits:
1.25 CE
Course Presenter(s):
Jim PrittinenEducation Methods:
Subject Code:
370
Category:
Date Added:
2/7/2024
Course Overview
This course will introduce the protocols for finishing Orthodontic cases efficiently. The goals for finishing includes; the improvement of aesthetics, occlusion and function, perio health and root alignment. The pre-finishing checklist will be reviewed and the importance of completing this form with the patient and/or parents will be discussed. The different types of wire bends and elastic wear that are used during the finishing process will be explained and demonstrated.
Course Objectives
1. Identify which retainer to use for each type of malocclusion.
2. Set-up a pre finishing checklist to review with patients before the debonding process.
3. Resolve minor midline and open bite correction during the finishing process.
Course Instructors
Jim Prittinen
Dr. James Prittinen graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1981, and practiced general dentistry in Virginia, MN. Dr. Prittinen began doing orthodontics in 1984 and has been a US...See BioSupplemental Materials
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Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
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any regulatory authority of AGD endorsement.
10/1/2023 to 9/30/2025.
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