Wirebending Masterclass

£600.00

April 26th, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
WeWork, 30 Churchill Place, London, E14 5RE

This 6-hour intensive hands-on wire bending masterclass will give clinicians the necessary skills in fixed orthodontic therapy. The dentist can use these techniques in finishing and detailing procedures commonly encountered toward the end of treatment.


** TWO PLIERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS COURSE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

April 26th, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
WeWork, 30 Churchill Place, London, E14 5RE

This 6-hour intensive hands-on wire bending masterclass will give clinicians the necessary skills in fixed orthodontic therapy. The dentist can use these techniques in finishing and detailing procedures commonly encountered toward the end of treatment.


** TWO PLIERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS COURSE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

Aims:

  • To understand the importance of wire bending in fixed orthodontics

  • To understand basic wire-bending skills

  • To understand basic biomechanics

  • To be able to scrutinize and troubleshoot finishing bends

  • To be able to apply the knowledge in a clinical setting

  • To enhance the quality of the finish of completed patients·     

  • To understand clinical application of various advanced mechanics

  • To understand clinical application of various advanced mechanics

  • To develop further and hone bend methodology methods

  • To develop further technical hand expertise of using certain orthodontic pliers

  • To be able to scrutinize and avoid auxiliary movements and unwanted effects

  • To be able to adapt to different sizes, materials and shapes of wires

  • To be able to adapt to scenarios in orthodontic mechanics

Objectives:

  • To understand when to use 1st, 2nd and 3rd order bends

  • To be able to form 1st, 2nd and 3rd order bends

  • To understand when to use loop mechanics

  • To understand when to use offset and artistic bends

  • To recall various arch forms used in orthodontics

  • To be able to form customized arch forms and curves

  • To scrutinize the above bends

  • To understand extrusion and intrusion mechanics en masse 

  • To understand and construct extrusion and intrusion utility arches

  • To understand and construct the use of class II and class III loop mechanics

  • To understand when to use and construct gable bends

  • To understand en masse torquing procedures and forming their wires

  • Understand the mechanics and utilise methods using RCOS wires

  • Be able to form wires in methods to upright molars

Practical Components

  • Intrusion & Extrusion Bends

    • Techniques for adjusting wires to control vertical tooth movements

  • Step In & Step Out Bends

    • Creating step bends for precise tooth positioning adjustments

  • Tip Bends

    • Adding tip bends to wires for angulating teeth correctly

  • Simple Helix

    • Forming simple helical bends for specific orthodontic applications

  • Simple Loop

    • Creating basic loops for space closure and tooth movement

  • Closing Loop

    • Techniques for forming loops used in space closure mechanics

  • Advanced Loops

    • Crafting complex loop designs for intricate tooth movements

  • Artistic Bends

    • Applying artistic wire bending techniques for aesthetic and functional outcomes

  • Archform Coordination

    • Shaping wires to achieve proper arch form alignment and coordination

  • Reverse Curve of Spee

    • Bending wires to correct occlusal plane discrepancies and achieve ideal curve

  • Intrusion & Extrusion Arches

    • Techniques to control en masse vertical tooth movements

  • Rickett’s Utility Arches

    • The ability to develop a working Rickett’s Utility Arch

  • Helical Loop Mechanics for class II

    • Understand the methods to position loops for class II mechanics

  • Helical Loop Mechanics for class III

    • Understand the methods to position loops for class III mechanics

  • Gable Bends

    • Mechanics, scenarios and methods in developing simple Gable bends

  • Torquing Arches

    • Techniques and methods to control en masse torque intra-arch

  • RCOS Mechanics

    • Understand advanced benefits of using a RCOS wire

  • Kim Mechanics

    • Be able to understand Kim mechanics, scenarios and methodology

  • Molar Uprighting Methods

    • Be able to understand scenarios and develop methods in cantilever molar uprighting approaches

  • Molar Uprighting Helices

    • Be able to develop advanced methods in cantilever molar uprighting approaches using helices and their benefits

CPD Hours

This program provides a total of 6 hours of verifiable CPD on completion with certification.

Requirements (Important)

** IT IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE WIRE BENDING PLIERS **

These can be bought at TOC with a discount of 20%

Loop Forming Plier

Light Wire Plier

Contact Sajid - shussain@tocdental.com | www.tocdental.com

Course Material Provided

Access to specifically aimed papers and articles related to the day as well as worksheets to take away to help in practice when using these techniques.

GDC Outcomes

Outcome C – Enhances and develops clinical and technical areas of orthodontics.

Location

WeWork, 30 Churchill Place, London, E14 5RE

Tubes/Trains:
Access from DLR, Elizabeth and Jubilee lines - We always recommend you check up-to-date reports here:
Tube Status

Parking:
Recommend - Canada Square Car Park 5 – 6 hours
£14.00 -
Parking Link

Course Fees

The course fee is £600.00 including VAT.

 

Planned schedule

0845 – Registration

0900 – Introduction

0920 – Intrusion & Extrusion Bend

0940 – Step In & Step Out Bends

1000 – Tip Bends

1020 – Simple Helix

1040 – Simple Loop

1100 – Closing Loop

1120 – Advanced Loops

1140 – Artistic Bends

1200 – Archform Coordination

1220 – Reverse Curve of Spee

1240 – Q&A

1300 –Lunch

1400 – Introduction to Level 2

1420 – Intrusion and Extrusion en Masse Protocols

1440 – Ricketts Utility Arches Practical

1500 – Helical Class II Loops Practical

1520 – Helical Class III Loops Practical

1540 – Gable Bend Practical and Scenarios

1600 – Torquing Arches en Masse Protocols and Practical

1620 – RCOS Mechanics and Practical

1640 – Kim Mechanics overview

1700 – Molar Uprighting methods

1720 – Molar Uprighting with helices and Practical

1740 – Q&A as well as Scenarios

1800 – Certification

 

TOC.Dental

Having served the orthodontic profession for 30 years, TOC is now one of the UK’s largest orthodontic companies offering the most comprehensive product range. Our aim is to provide high quality products combined with excellent customer service. We offer a range of products to suit all budgets and with prices that represent true value for money. With one of the largest independent sales teams in the UK dedicated to orthodontics, we are able to work closely with you to help understand your needs and assist in product choice.

Extensive stocks are held in our UK distribution centre in Bristol ready for next-day delivery.

• Dedicated Orthodontic Supply Company

• Knowledgeable Sales Team

• Largest Orthodontic Range in the UK

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