Course:
Orthofellowship: Straight Wire Mechanics-Special Emphasis on Open Bite Cases-Module 6, Course 2
Continuing Education Credits:
0.75 CE
Course Presenter(s):
Jim PrittinenEducation Methods:
Subject Code:
370
Category:
Date Added:
5/20/2024
Course Overview
This course will discuss both dental and skeletal Orthodontic open bite cases. Various treatment options will be presented along with camouflaging techniques. Diagnosing open bite etiologies and how to overcome these conditions will be explained. Effective methods of using reverse curve wires and heavy elastics when treating open bite cases will be described. The benefits of selecting clear aligners when treating open bites cases will also be detailed.
Course Objectives
1. Distinguish between a dental and skeletal open bite.
2. Select the appropriate treatment option depending on the type of open bite case presented.
3. Use reverse curve wires and heavy elastics effectively when treating open bite cases.
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 BioAdditional Information:
Date Added:
5/20/2024
Review Date:
2/20/2027
Expiration Date:
5/20/2027
Target Audience:
This course is intended for dentists and other dental professionals from novice to advanced.
Educational Method:
Self Instructional Online CE Course
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SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT:
Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence- based dentistry.
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Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.
EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER:
Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
This continuing dental education activity is a DentalXP activity. DentalXP designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit(s).
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