Description

Overview

Straight Wire Concepts: Diagnosis and Technique is a comprehensive course designed to provide detailed instruction on diagnostic systems, treatment planning, treatment mechanics, and clinical applications relevant to orthodontic practice. The course includes a 300+ page manual featuring clinical content as well as patient management forms, insurance guidelines, financial procedures, and marketing strategies.

On-demand dentistry education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Content

This course provides extensive video instruction organized into sessions covering foundational techniques, diagnosis, treatment options, and specific orthodontic applications along with clinical projects demonstrating key methods.

Intro
Wide Wonderful World of Archwire

Session 1
- Technique 1 (Chapters 1-2)
- Cephalometric Interpretation (Chapter 3)
- Archwire Sequence to Level, Align and Rotate (Chapter 4)
- .175 Twisted Archwire (Chapter 5)
- Technique 2, Parts 1-3 (.016 Round and Square Archwires, Chapters 6-11)
- Multi Distalizing Arch Appliance Parts 1 and 2 (Chapters 12-13)
- Josh Withrow (Chapter 14)
- Case Presentations (Chapters 15-20)
Session 2
- Diagnosis & Treatment (Chapter 1)
- Treatment Options Parts 1 and 2 (Chapter 2)
- Treatment Summation and Objective (Chapter 3)
- Band and Bracket Placement (Chapter 4)
- Direct Bond and Molar Bond Placement (Chapter 5)
- Interceptive Treatment (Chapter 6)
- Preparation of the Orthodontic Typodont (Chapter 7)
Session 3
- Round Archwire Techniques (Chapter 1)
- .016 x .022 Rectangular Archwire, Cuspid Retraction (Chapter 2)
- .016 x .022 Individual Root Torque (Chapter 3)
- .018 x .025 Rectangular Archwire, Posted with Pletcher Springs (Chapter 4)
- .019 x .025 Braided Archwire (Chapter 5)
- Elastics (Chapter 6)
- Mixed Dentition and Crossbites (Chapters 7-10)
- Impacted Cuspids and Palatal Impaction (Chapters 11-13)
- Molar Uprighting (Chapter 14)
Session 4
- Mixed Dentition Indications Parts 1 and 2 (Chapters 1-2)
- Cephalometric Tracing Parts 1-3 (Chapter 2)
Project Videos
- Straight Wire Direct Band Bracket Placement Parts 1-3
- .0175 & .016 Archwire Ligation Methods Parts 1-4
- .016 Stainless Steel Round Archwire
- .020 & .016 x .022 Archwire
- Cuspid Retraction
- Individual Root Torque
- .018 x .025 Posted Archwire (2 videos)
- .019 x .025 Braided Archwire
- Nitinol Palatal Expander
- Lip Bumper
- Bonded Lower Lingual Retainer

Speakers

This course is presented by Robert G. Gerety, providing expert instruction on orthodontic straight wire techniques emphasizing diagnosis and clinical application.

Target Audience

This course is intended for dental professionals specializing in orthodontics, including orthodontists and advanced dental practitioners seeking to strengthen their expertise in straight wire diagnosis and technique. It is suitable for those involved in clinical treatment planning and application of contemporary orthodontic treatment mechanics.

Why This Topic Matters

Straight Wire Concepts: Diagnosis and Technique addresses essential orthodontic principles and methodologies, contributing to a thorough understanding of diagnosis and treatment mechanics. The application of these concepts supports precise treatment planning and clinical execution in orthodontics.

Access to this course through MedHub Central offers practitioners a structured, on-demand learning experience to reinforce and expand their knowledge in orthodontic specialties, promoting professional competency in patient care.