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Day 1: Orthodontic Mechanics:
Addition, Subtraction and The Full Monty
Gerald S. Samson, DDS
When moving teeth, seasoned clinicians share a common experience; when
teeth are moved they don’t always behave as expected. What’s with that?
Are these problems peculiar to the pre-adjusted orthodontic appliance? Are
these engineering problems? Or, are these problems of simple dental
vengeance? It’s possible that the teeth involved have a deep-seated hatred
of the doctor. And, that these same teeth had been incited to riot be
previously belligerent baby teeth. These particularly irritating occurrences
increase treatment time for the patient while simultaneously triggering
gastrointestinal distress for the doctor and patient….bummer. This
presentation will address the fascinating and simplified clinical application of
additive and subtractive orthodontic forces resulting in enhanced treatment
responses and shorter treatment times.
This educational, informative and entertaining presentation will provide
simplified answers to clinically complex questions.
Day 1 Part 1 – Morning Session
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Clinically applied mechanics: moments, couples, moments of couples, moments
of forces – “hands on mechanics”
Clinically applied mechanics: Newton’s Third Law (equilibrium): “hands on
mechanics”
Why are some deep overbites easy to correct and others exceptionally
difficult or impossible to resolve? “Hands on mechanics”
Reversing the Curve of Spee: why it works well in some patients, not all in
others, and what to do about it. “hands on mechanics”
Day 1 Part 2 - Afternoon Session
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How do additive and subtractive forces work for and against shorter
treatment times?
Specifically, what are the best, simplified mechanics to use for deep bite
correction?
When are bite plates, posterior occlusal coverage, and bite “turbos”
appropriate and when not?
These very effective and simplified techniques utilize common orthodontic
materials and do not require patient cooperation.
Day 2
The Taming of the Skew
Treatment Methods for Orthodontic Asymmetries
Without Using Mini-Screws
by
Gerald S. Samson, DDS
Imagine and reflect on this clinical scenario;
A – Treatment of asymmetries diagnosed prior to the start of treatment (all
good).
B – The chair side event of treating a patient who presents initially with
good dental symmetry and then goes on to develop asymmetry during
orthodontic treatment.
The experienced clinician is not a total stranger to this type of
alien occurrence. This seminar will center on various methods for
the orthodontic correction of dental asymmetries. Participants
will be engaged in a unique, simplified approach to physical
science. Thus, assuring an unusually informative and entertaining
continuing educational experience.
Learning Objectives:
• Asymmetric mechanics treatment options for the mixed and
permanent dentition
• What “additive force systems” can be applied to Class 2 asymmetries?
• What is the best dental developmental age to treat asymmetries?
• Why are asymmetries difficult or impossible to completely correct
and sometimes unstable?
• Typically which compromises are acceptable to patients?
“Face-To-Face”
Orthodontics & Modern Dentofacial Esthetic Balance
By
Gerald S. Samson, DDS
It’s 2014 and the public view of ideal dental/facial esthetic
balance has changed. People no longer consider well aligned but
upright maxillary anterior teeth as desirable. It’s an “old” look
that’s not considered flattering nor desirable.
Today, the
demand is for well aligned, larger, whiter, “fuller” smiles that
convey charisma, health, success and the nonverbal esthetics of
confidence and prosperity - a smile that’s got “bling” but is just
short of “Bling, Bling”.
This begs the question as to how modern orthodontics and
treatment planning will meet public demand without allowing the
public to dictate treatment that falls below the standard of care.
• What are the specific and simplified orthodontic mechanics
that will predictably achieve these modern esthetic goals?
• Is this an “age related” phenomenon ?
• With appropriate diagnosis which limitations should be
considered? “Hands-on technique”.
• Which specific mechanics are useful?
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For this seminar our attention will focus on answers to these and
other related clinical questions. Participants can expect a highly
useful and educational clinical experience.
Gerald S. Samson, DDS
Diplomat of The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO)
Fellow of The American College of Dentists (FACD)
Described as an educational entertainer, Gerry Samson completed pediatric
dental residency at Emory University in 1979 under the direction of Dr. Ed
Hibbard and orthodontics at Northwestern University in 1981 under the
direction of Dr. Hal Perry. Since 1981, Gerry has been in private orthodontic
practice and is a Diplomat of The American Board of Orthodontics and a
Fellow of The American College of Dentists. In addition to orthodontic
private practice, Dr. Samson holds formal faculty appointments at 7
postgraduate programs and has lectured extensively. In addition, Gerry
reviews orthodontic mechanics articles submitted for publication to The
Angle Orthodontist.
Gerry offers meaty clinical presentations spiced with a blend of biting wit,
edgy humor, and substantially sauced with evidenced based literature.
Gerry’s zany, brainy and engaging methods have made him one of today’s
most popular educators. Participants are certain to enjoy a unique
educational, clinical experience that is both informative and motivating.