The concepts and implementation of this course will allow any participant to choose the content / period of study that best suits his/her practice. The course covers the latest in fixed orthodontic treatment mechanics including MBT (Straight Wire), Tip-Edge and the Self Ligating systems. The course is designed in such a way that the participant can easily understand the basics and will confidently be able to incorporate fixed orthodontics in the general practice.

Dr. Ravi Kumar, the course director, has been practicing fixed orthodontics for the past 10 years. He is the Founder President of Indian Society Of Orthodontics For General Practitioners and is a keen researcher in Dentistry with a patent for his research granted by the Govt. Of India. Dr.Ravi Kumar has also published in several scientific Journals and has authored a textbook for the undergraduate dental student. He has also developed a short course interdisciplinary treatment method, using orthodontics, prosthodontics and endodontics, ideally suited for adult patients, called the Realistic Treatment Philosophy (RTP) and is presently engaged in popularizing this.

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IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?

This course is intended for dentists who have little or no experience in orthodontics and want to learn to incorporate it into their practices or progress from removable appliances to a comprehensive, fixed technique. This is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on course which will help you to increase your practice base.

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Course Duration

Short Term - 5 Days

CP: Attending the short term course entitles the participant to a Level Two (L2) AFO certificate and 500 credit points.

Long Term - 3 to 6 months

CP: Attending this course entitles the participant to AFO Fellowship (Level Three) and 1200 credit points.

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Topics covered are -

1. Introduction and History

2. Growth and Development

3. Biomechanics

4. Diagnosis of the Orthodontic Problem

5. Treatment Planning - Extraction vs Non-Extraction

6. The Fixed Orthodontic Theory - Past, Present and Future

7. MBT (Straight Wire) Treatment Mechanics - Theory & Practice

8. Self Ligating Brackets - Theory and Practice

9. Begg's Attritional Occlusion & the Tip-Edge Treatment Mechanics (Optional)

Realistic Treatment Philosophy (TM) - Introduction to a short course interdisciplinary treatment methodology for the cosmetic management of mild to moderate malocclusion.

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Hands-On (Typodont)

Extensive training on typodont will be provided in any student selected treatment technique. The student will be given training in banding, bonding and wire placement on typodont.

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Case Discussion

The student will be encouraged to select clinical cases for starting treatment after the completion of the course. The case discussion will be done on patient cast.

Course Participants at Madurai, TN

Tip for beginners - Use Boone's gauge and lead pencil to mark bracket position

"I have benefited enormously from this course. Now I am taking up fixed orthodontic patients in my clinic and treating them with full confidence"

Dr.Arunachalam BDS

"I started fixed orthodontic cases the very next day after I completed this course. Thank you very much Dr.Ravi"

Dr. Vasantha Mani

"Now I feel confident to start fixed orthodontics in my clinic. Dr.Ravi's online support will be a great morale booster."

Dr. Abdullah Elmiladi, Tripoli, Libya

Self Ligating Bracket

Chennai Batch, Dec 2009

Course Manual

Tip-Edge Technique