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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
Lecturers:
Dr Raj Jabbal
Practical Components:
Hands-on exercise using dental arch images to design and position attachments for different tooth movements
Practical application of biomechanical principles to determine optimal attachment shape, size, and placement
Scenario-based tasks to reinforce clinical decision-making and predictability in aligner treatment
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 Bend - 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.
Development Outcomes:
Outcome C – Enhances and develops clinical and technical areas of orthodontics.
Requirements
Please note that wire-bending pliers are required for this course.
These can be purchased from TOC Dental, where a 20% course discount is available.
For orders, please contact:
Sajid Hussain
📧 shussain@tocdental.com
🌐 www.tocdental.com
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