The use of mini-screws in orthodontic treatment

Dr. Robertas Kirlys, Dr. Saulius Žukauskas 

Combining the expertise and experience of medical specialists improves the quality of treatment, ensures patient safety and reduces the potential of medical errors. During this course various clinical situations will be analyzed in order to find best ways to apply mini-screws most effectively. There will be discussions about the most common complications and how to avoid them.

Surgical and orthodontic aspects will be discussed during the course:

• Philosophy and biomechanical aspects of mini-screws.
• Safe zones and unsafe anatomical areas when planning the use of mini-screws.
• Clinical and radiological preparation for mini-screw insertion.
• Use of interdental, palatal, and aligner mini-screws.
• Threading of mini-screws in models corresponding to real clinical situations.
• Model-threaded mini-screw loading systems: clinical application of elastic chains or brace segments.

The number of places is limited.

Certificates will be issued.

Photographs and videos taken during the event may be published in publicly available media.