| 8:00 |
Check-in – Continental Breakfast |
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| 8:30 |
Concepts of Self-Ligating Brackets |
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History of self-ligating brackets |
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Biocompatible forces |
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Clinical approach |
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| 9:00 |
Bracket Anatomy |
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Bracket marking/ID system |
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Opening and closing the bracket clip |
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Converting the bracket |
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Bracket design and characteristics |
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Rotational control |
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| 9:30 |
Archwire System |
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The differences between friction, binding and notching |
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Understanding friction on the bracket/archwire interface |
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Evaluating critical angles between the archwire and bracket slot |
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Archwire sequence protocol |
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| 10:30 |
Variable Torque Prescriptions |
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Torque considerations when finishing the case |
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Understanding variables that affect torque |
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Torque selection guide based on patient cases |
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Differences between standard, high and low torque prescriptions |
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| 11:30 |
Passive System |
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How to finish your cases with control |
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The differences between passive and active self-ligation |
