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:
2/7/2024
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 Bio
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