Offline program · 3 days
Module 1: Diagnosis, Planning and Starting the Case
Module 1 prepares you to diagnose, plan and start an orthodontic case. You work through the diagnostic process from consultation to records, learn the armamentarium, and leave with a bonding and wire sequence you can follow.
Module 1 in one line
Module 1 of the Orthomania Module-wise Program runs for 3 days and covers building the foundation and starting cases.
Topics covered
- Introduction to orthodontics
- Orthodontic diagnosis and the diagnostic process
- Case selection
- Treatment planning
- Cephalometric analysis
- Model analysis
- Photographic analysis
- Orthodontic armamentarium and accessories
- MBT appliance
- Braces: brackets, bands and tubes
- Archwires and wire sequences
- Bonding protocol
- Staging of orthodontic treatment
- Management of crowding, rotations, crossbites and impacted teeth
What you should be able to do afterwards
- Take a complete orthodontic history and examination
- Read an OPG, a lateral cephalogram, models and photographs for planning
- Decide which cases to treat and which to refer
- Bond brackets accurately and select the first archwires
- Plan the stages of a case from alignment onward
Where this module sits in the program
| Module | Days | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 (this page) | 3 | Building the foundation and starting cases |
| Module 2 | 2 | Case progression and mechanics |
| Module 3 | 3 | Finishing, functional appliances and aligners |
Timing is 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Dental House, Chembur East, Mumbai. Modules are about two months apart. Fee for all three modules: Rs. 90,000.
Ready to join a batch?
Ask about batch dates, fees and how the program works. A member of the team replies Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM.