Hybride Kieferorthopädie das Hybrid Orthodontics – The SARA® Concept
Overcoming Limitations in Aligner, Functional, and Fixed Orthodontics
Innovative technologies and evidence-based treatment concepts have expanded the indications for orthodontic interventions and provide practice-oriented solutions; moreover, they significantly contribute to the efficiency, precision, and long-term stability of orthodontic therapies.
Course Program:
1. Effective Synergy Between Aligners and Fixed Appliances
• Aligner Therapy: Tips and tricks for overcoming limitations in complex skeletal dysgnathia and severe tooth malpositions.
• Hybrid Orthodontics: Indicated combinations of aligners and fixed appliances, such as mini-implants/TADs, RME distractors, distalizers, or SARA®.
• Aligner Modifications: Hemi-splints, torque-TPP, SARA wings, SARA® Splint, tongue trainers.
• In-House Aligners: Possibilities and limitations of shape-memory aligners and directly printed aligners.
2. Non-Compliance und Troubleshooting
• The Concept of Fixed Progressive Bite Jumping© (SARA®/Herbst®/SUS®) for: o Non-compliant patients o Unilateral Class II malocclusions and asymmetries o Avoiding extractions and surgical bite correction
• Mini-Implants (TADs): Tips and tricks for stability and simplicity.
• Indirect Bonding (Analog/Digital): efficient modification and application.
• New aspects in the orthodontic treatment of agenesis, ankylosis, molar loss, traumatic anterior tooth loss, and root resorption.
• Pre-Prosthetic Orthodontics: New aspects and innovative techniques.
3. Holistic Aspects and New Horizons
• Functional Disorders: Prevention and management of TMD and sleep apnea in orthodontics.
Tongue Dysfunction: Stability risks, management strategies, and effective solutions.
Relapse: Prevention, management, and sustainable long-term solutions.
Forensic and Economic Aspects
• Future Horizons in Orthodontics: New perspectives and expected developments.
