After performing orthodontic treatment for a few years, most practitioners recognize that orthodontics is not as easy as simply placing "pre-adjusted" brackets and inserting nickel-titanium archwires. Eventually, proper alignment and ideal occlusal interdigitation must be achieved. Although some cases literally "fall into place", many patients require "a lot of effort" and "a lot of knowledge" to finish the occlusion. This is especially true for the adult orthodontic patient with underlining periodontal and restorative problems.
Get the answers to the following questions:
What should the orthodontists use as a checklist for finishing in order to establish a proper occlusion?
How does one modify finishing for the adult orthodontic patient who has an complex treatment plan?
What is acceptable and unacceptable as a final result?
How does the orthodontist know when to remove the orthodontic appliances in the multidisciplinary adult patient?
How to communicate with the restorative dentist?
The benefits for you:
These are questions that commonly arise in the mind of the clinician who is striving to establish his or her reputation as a "quality" orthodontist. During this in depth two-day course, Dr. Kokich will share his knowledge and experience in orthodontic finishing for the adult patient. As a practitioner who limits his practice to complex adult cases, Dr. Kokich has had the opportunity, like no one else to evaluate and treat many interdisciplinary cases. This course will be a great opportunity to learn many pearls about "orthodontic finishing" for the adult patients.
This clinically oriented presentation emphases on:
to formulate realistic rather than idealistic objectives for adult treatment
to determine the appropriate esthetic parameters for the orthodontic patient with restorative needs
to establish the correct occlusal scheme in different situations
Testimonials:
When I saw the title, I was assuming that: 1: only adult, 2: all finishing applied to everyone.
Dr. Kokich not only opened my eyes to see the differences, but also reviewed both adolescents and adults finishing. It was an excellent presentation throughout. I left feeling inspired to be a better dentist.
Chris Wholley, Perth, Australia
It has been the best course that I ever taken in the recent years.
Lisa So, Hong Kong
Second IDEA course this year – I really appreciate the individualized interaction with the instructor.
Vaughn Johnson, Durango, CO
