We are pleased to invite all EOS members and non-members, practising orthodontists and postgraduates to the next series of the EOS digital CPD programme. 

The webinar series focuses on "Contemporary concepts of Class II treatment and an update on force measurements during orthodontics" and represents 3 hours of verifiable Continuing Professional Development (3 CPD points).

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ON-DEMAND 30-MINUTE WEBINARS

Available from 10:00 CET from 12 November to 24 November.

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LIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Wednesday 24 November 2021, 18:00-19:30 CET

AGENDA

18:00 Introduction by the Chairperson 

18:05 Q&A with Heike Korbnacher-Steiner, University of Marburg (Germany)

18:20 Q&A with Bernd Lapatki, University of Ulm (Germany)

18:35 Q&A with Lorenzo Franchi, University of Florence (Italy) 

 18:50 Roundtable discussion

19:30 Closing message by the Chairperson



Orthodontics and Orthopaedics - more than just cognates

Professor Heike Korbnacher-Steiner

Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Marburg, Germany

Speaker BioHeike Korbmacher-Steiner received her DDS from the University of Aachen, Germany in 1996. She obtained her Dr. med. dent in 1997. In 2005, she received her Dr. med. dent. habil of the University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf. In 2010, she became Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics of the University of Marburg, Germany. She received the Arnold Biber Award of the German Orthodontic Society in 2007. Since 2008 she has been an active member of the German Board of Orthodontics. Her scientific work is mainly based on the interactions of form and function with therapeutic intervention in terms of early orthodontic treatment and the treatment of adults. Professor Korbmacher-Steiner is the author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She is a reviewer for journals and has also given many lectures and orthodontic courses. Her main interest lies in modern procedures for the treatment of dental and jaw malpositions. Other main topics are early orthodontic treatment, orthodontic treatment, adult treatment and various modern treatment devices.

Learning Objectives
  • Following this presentation, delegates should have acquired knowledge regarding form and functional relations in terms of orthopaedic disturbances and orthodontic findings.

Abstract
From the anatomic and functional point of view, the stomatognathic and musculoskeletal system generally and more particularly the upper cervical spine are closely interlinked. Together with complex neuromuscular relationships, this gives rise to an important field of cooperation between orthodontics and orthopedics. The literature appeals for close interdisciplinary cooperation for patients with syndromes and for those with torticollis, scoliosis, and hip dysplasia. Since orthopedic points of contact are obvious in these special cases, orthopedic aspects are now being taken increasingly into account in farther-reaching studies. Although relevant publications were initially confined to studies of moderate scientific interest or case reports, potential correlations have undergone scientific investigation in recent interdisciplinary studies. Despite the many clinical studies, no unequivocal recommendation can be given for basic conditions under which an orthopedist is bound to be consulted on patients with orthodontic findings.

First steps towards clinical force-moment monitoring with telemetric smart brackets - a new-generation fixed appliance

Professor Bernd Lapatki

Director of the Centre of Dentistry University of Ulm, Germany

Speaker Bio
Bernd Lapatki received his dental degree from the University of Freiburg, Germany, in 1994. He defended the Dr. med. dent. degree in 1998, and his Habilitation thesis in 2007. He also received a PhD. degree in neurophysiology from Radboud University Nÿmegen, Netherlands in 2010. His clinical career commenced in 1995 practicing as a general dentist before his postgraduate studies at the Department of Orthodontics, Freiburg University Medical Centre. Since 2009, he has been Professor of Orthodontics and Head of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Ulm, and since 2013, Director of the Centre of Dentistry at this University. In 1999 he was awarded, by the Faculties of Medicine and Applied Sciences of the University of Freiburg, an award for the best dissertation in the field of medicine/medicine technique. In 2004, he received the Alex Motsch Award from the German Society of Dentistry and Oral Medicine, and in 20017, the Arnold Biber Award (the highest scientific award of orthodontics in Germany) by the German Orthodontic Society. The research of his group focuses on numerical simulation and experimental evaluation of orthodontic treatment mechanics including multibracket appliances and aligners, the development and evaluation of digital methods for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, and the physiology of the facial and masticatory motor systems. His clinical focus includes application of segmented arch techniques and treatment mechanics based on skeletal anchorage.

Learning Objectives
  • This presentation will make delegates aware of the risks of overloading of teeth during orthodontic treatment. Furthermore, it will outline clinical application scenarios of smart brackets with telemetric functionality with a view to their possible future integration in fixed appliance therapy.  

Abstract

This presentation will focus on the importance of adequate dimensioning of the forces and moments applied during orthodontic therapy and summarize the development of telemetric smart brackets over the last 15 years. Measuring the three-dimensional (3D) force-moment (F/M) systems exerted on individual teeth during orthodontic therapy is highly desirable for accurate spatial control of tooth movement and for reducing traumatic side effects such as irreversible root resorption. To date, suitable tools for monitoring the applied F/M system during clinical therapy have been lacking. A true-scale orthodontic bracket with an integrated microelectronic stress sensor system for 3D F/M measurements on individual teeth has previously been introduced. The underlying theoretical concept assumes a linear correlation between externally applied F/M systems and mechanical stresses induced within the smart bracket. The validity of this methodological approach has been theoretically proven using finite element simulations, and also experimentally demonstrated by measurements with real true-scale smart brackets with wire-mediated data transmission. Recently, the technical challenge of incorporating a telemetric system for energy and data transmission within a true-scale smart bracket has been overcome. This major step was realized by assembling a sensor chip and a microcoil (both with a surface size of only 2 × 2.5 mm2) with a standard ceramic bracket slot with reduced thickness. This first telemetric smart bracket was monitored over a distance which was sufficient to allow a contactless operation. Telemetrically extracted sensor data are demodulated, digitized and decoded by a reader unit. The readout tool is connected to a graphical user interface which allows the orthodontist to select F/M values relevant for the specific clinical situation. F/M values were successfully acquired by the telemetric smart bracket with resolutions better than 60 mN and 0.14 Nmm, respectively, which might be considered as clinically sufficient. Hence, clinical application of wireless smart brackets stands on the verge of a breakthrough.


Class II treatment in the growing patient: one-versus a two-phase approach

Dr. Lorenzo Franchi

Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Dentistry at the University of Florence, Italy

Speaker Bio
Lorenzo Franchi received his dental education at the Dental School of the University of Florence, Italy. He completed his PhD in preventive orthodontics at the Department of Orthodontics, University of Florence in 1997. In 2008 he specialized in orthodontics at the University of Rome Sapienza. Dr Franchi is presently Associate Professor, Dean of the School of Dentistry and Chairman of the Postgraduate Orthodontic Programme at the University of Florence, Italy. He is also the ‘Thomas M Graber Visiting Scholar, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, where he has been collaborating with Professor J A McNamara for 25 years. He has published extensively in the international literature and lectured at many international meetings and symposia. He is an Associate Editor of the European Journal of Orthodontics, Progress in Orthodontics, and Minerva Stomatologica.

Learning Objectives
  1. Understand the role of those factors that can help the clinician to improve the efficacy and efficiency of Class II treatment with functional appliances. 
  2. Evaluate the role of treatment timing on the short- and long-term outcomes of Class II treatment with functional appliances.
  3. Recognize the pre-treatment craniofacial features for the identification of ideal candidates for functional jaw orthopaedics.

Abstract

This lecture will analyze patient-related factors that can help the clinician to improve the efficacy and efficiency of functional jaw orthopaedics (FJO) for the treatment of Class II malocclusions independently from the type of appliance. Two such factors are timing of treatment and individual patient responsiveness. The role of treatment timing on mandibular growth stimulation produced by removable functional appliances will be illustrated through a meta-analysis and a long-term study. The results of both indicate that if the aim of treatment is to try to stimulate effectively mandibular growth and that it is prudent to include the pubertal growth spurt in the active treatment period (one-phase treatment). In particular, if the aim of treatment is to produce short- and long-term favourable skeletal mandibular changes (effective mandibular growth stimulation and chin advancement), the start of treatment with removable functional appliances should be postponed until puberty (one-phase treatment). On the other hand, if correction of the Class II problem requires mainly dentoalveolar modifications, treatment timing can be initiated before puberty with a two-phase approach. Besides treatment timing, individual patient responsiveness should be taken into account to identify either good or poor candidates to FJO. Good responders to FJO for the treatment of Class II malocclusions associated with mandibular retrusion are characterized by a small mandibular angle (Co-Go-Me). In other words, pubertal Class II patients who present with a small mandibular angle are characterized by a favourable mandibular growth potential.


Chairperson

Professor Ambra Michelotti

Associate Professor in Clinical Gnathology at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Speaker Bio
Ambrosina Michelotti in 1980 graduated cum laude in Biology (BDS). In 1984 she graduated cum laude in Dentistry (DDS). Her research interests are mainly focused on the basic physiology of the jaw muscles, on the etiology, diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders and on the relationship between the jaw musculature and orthodontics. Since 2001 she is associate professor in Clinical Gnathology at the University of Naples Federico II. Her clinical interests are limited exclusively to the treatment of temporomandibular disorders and to the orthodontic practice. She has authored or co-authored more than 100 papers published in Italian and international journals. She also gave numerous lectures at international congresses. Dr Michelotti is an active member of SIDO (Italian Society of Orthodontics), of AIGC (Iterdisciplinary Association of Clinical Gnathology) of SIOCMF (Italian Society of Dentistry and Maxillo-Facial Surgery), of IADR (International Association of Dental Research), of IASP (International Association of Study of Pain) and of EOS (European Orthodontic Society). She is Incoming President of EACD(European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders). She is a member of the panel of refereee of the following national and international journals: Minerva Stomatologica, Ortognatodonzia Italiana, Journal of Orofacial Pain and European Journal of Orthodontics. She is member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Oral Rehabilitation and Associate Editor of European Journal of Oral Science.

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration entitles you to access the 3 on-demand webinars from 12 to 24 November, and the live roundtable discussion on 24 November, 18:00-19:30 CET.

Registration fees are inclusive of 20% VAT and non-refundable. Payment must be made electronically by credit/debit card. 

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EOS Postgraduate Student/Trainee£6.00
Non-member£60.00
Postgraduate Student/Trainee (Non-member)£30.00

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