Hybrid Orthodontics – The SARA® Concept

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.

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:
  Non-compliant patients
  – Unilaterale Klasse-II-Malokklusionen und Asymmetrien
        Avoiding extractions and surgical bite correction
• • Mini-Implants (TADs): Tips and tricks for stability and simplicity. • Indirect Bonding (Analog/Digital): efficient modification and application. • Pre-Prosthetic Orthodontics: New aspects and innovative techniques. • New aspects in the orthodontic treatment of agenesis, ankylosis, molar loss, traumatic anterior tooth loss, and root resorption.

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.