Day 1 ( July 3^rd ) Basic Principles and Functional Diagnostics

What is a malocclusion? The malocclusion seen from a functional point of view.

Development of malocclusions, philogenesis and ontogenesis of malocclusions

Posterior Occlusal Plane

Posterior Vertical Dimension

Posterior Discrepancy

Compensation Mechanisms:

- Articular compensation

- Vertical compensation

- Dento-alveolar compensation

Functional Occlusion

Occlusal guidance and Posterior support

The role of the Premolars

The role of the Molars

Dynamic Functional Diagnostics

Clinical history

Clinical exam

Reference Position (RP)

Articulator mounting

Cadias

Cadiax (condilography)

Therapeutic Position (TP)

Boat Sunset at Cabras Islet

Day 2 ( July 4^th) From Class II to Class I by mandible anterior adaptation

Whale & Dolphin watching 

Characterisation of Class II malocclusions

Class II treatment strategies

Early treatment in Class II

Day 3 ( July 5^th ) From Class III to Class I by vertical compensation

MEAW, DAW and MOAW archwires

Wire bending practice

Clinical cases

Treatment sequence in Class II cases. Vertical control of occlusion and mandible anterior

adaptation into skeletal class I

Mandibular Lateral Deviation

Vulcano visit to Algar do Carvão

Day 4 ( July 6^th ): From Class III to Class I by vertical compensation

Characterisation of Class III malocclusions

Class III treatment strategies

Early treatment in Class III

Wire activation practice

Clinical cases

Treatment sequence in Class III cases. Vertical control of occlusion to rotate the mandible

posteriorly into skeletal class I

Sightseeing in Angra do Heroísmo 

Participants should bring to the Hands-On: 

Pliers: Kim (Ixion IX 812), Tweed (Ixion IX814), De La Rosa, Weingart

Tower to form archwires

Wires:

16x22 Blue Elgiloy

Participants should bring models of a patient to do the wire bending

Conditions

• Price per participant 2.250€ + 18%VAT includes: workshop, accommodation, meals, coffee breaks, activities and transfers in Terceira. (Flights to and from Terceira island NOT INCLUDED);
• Price for companion: 1.050€ + 18% VAT includes, transfers, accomodation (4 nights), dinners and activities. (Flights to and from Terceira NOT INCLUDED);
• Accommodation at a 4 stars hotel in Angra do Heroísmo;
•  Lunches and coffee breaks at PlusAuditrium facilities;
• Dinners at the most fancy restaurants in the island such as Tasca das Tias, Qb, TiChoa, Beira Mar depending on the availability;
• Activities: Whale / Dolphin watching, Sunset boat trip to the Cabras islets, vulcano visit, fado, sightseeing, walking trails, depending on the availability and weather conditions;
• Its mandatory the  registration, payment and confirmation 3 weeks before the event through the PlusAuditorium website www.plusauditorium.com;
• Cancellations are not refund;
• PlusAuditorium is responsible by the social activity programme which depends on the number of participants and the weather conditions;
• The event takes place at the PlusAuditorium facilities in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores; Rua Dr. Henrique Bráz 23 - 38º39´25.1"N 27º12´46.1"W;
• Timetable and schedule depends on the flight availability and punctuality, which is not a PlusAuditorium responsibility;
• Timetable and days of the event can be changed according to the participants expectations. Price changes will be discuss and agree at least 3 weeks before the event.