Interceptive Orthodontics Course

This Interceptive Orthodontics Course focuses on theory and practice on a novel approach to Early Prevention Orthodontic Treatment.

It is addressed to all dentists wanting to extend their treatment offerings for young patients to avoid anchorage of skeletal and dental malocclusion and to support their growth to a healthy state.

General Practitioners, Pediatricians, Orthodontists

Whether you are planning to treat young patients or to refer to the orthodontic colleague, this course is important to any dentist seeing children to make the appropriate diagnostic decision and to initiate Early Orthodontic Treatment when indicated.

State-of-the-Art in Interceptive Orthodontics Course

Prevention of malocclusion has been a long-addressed topic in interceptive orthodontics as it aims to support the skeletal and dental development of children and their craniomandibular system.

However, despite decades of research, reality shows that traditional orthodontics is still far from achieving this goal, because it is trapped by only taking some measures for apparent signs and not solving the essential problems of malocclusion during the growing stage.

New Concept for Early Prevention Orthodontics

In recent times, science in dental occlusion has undergone a significant shift. While former studies have concentrated on chewing, pronunciation, and appearance, research has established a direct link between occlusion, emotions, stress, and the autonomic nervous system. Consequently, the importance of occlusion in maintaining overall physical health has increased significantly.

In addition, for children, the focus has shifted from correcting malocclusion during a specific growth stage to reassessing preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment as a means of lifelong health maintenance.
Under these considerations, the importance of early diagnostics and interceptive orthodontic treatment cannot be addressed enough. Most importantly, treatment needs to follow a concept that can direct growth into a healthy state and provides permanent treatment success.

Sato’s Craniomandibular Orthodontics – Evidence based

This interceptive orthodontics course provides a unique opportunity to learn about Sato’s Craniomandibular Orthodontics. Prof. Sadao Sato is considered to be the world’s most recognized orthodontist of our time today, and so is Roberto Velasquez, both directly collaborating together in science and treatment development for decades.

This interceptive orthodontics course integrates functional aspects into early orthodontic therapy and emphasizes the significance of the vertical dimension, occlusal plane, and mandibular position, leading to fantastic treatment outcomes.

Goals of Early Preventive Orthodontic Treatment 

While malocclusion is induced by occlusion that causes mandibular displacement and associated dysfunction, the most relevant etiology is the abnormality of mandibular position. This is the reason why early occlusion treatment is so necessary.