Controlled Arch
It is not uncommon to see many patients who had braces when they were young have flat cheeks and faces, retruded mandible, temporomandibular dysfunction, unsupported lips, small aperture, atypical swallowing and this is the main reason that Controlled Arch® Therapy was developed in an attempt to overcome the above mentioned pitfalls. Not only can it allow a better control of teeth movement & bone remodelling, it also facilitates a functional alteration of neuromuscular re- adaptation which in turn reduce common orthodontic relapse. Lifelong retainers wearing is NOT a must. You will learn the latest scientific facts about bone & muscle response to orthodontic treatment and how to harness this nature’s power to enhance the treatment result.
Controlled Arch® Therapy (C.A.T.) has a simple & yet efficient sequence of mechanics which offers a greater saving in treatment time & better stability. The ultimate goal in Controlled Arch® Therapy is a balanced functional occlusion with a good looking face which is in synchronization with the natural growth direction. The ability of developing (expanding) the dental arches allow a better facial profile and more esthetic lip support, and avoids the devastating teeth extraction effect in traditional orthodontic techniques.
Stability & retention are the common unpredictable factors in traditional fixed orthodontic treatment. Extraction of 4 bicuspids is a common injurious procedure to cure the dental crowding issue. In Controlled Arch® Therapy the main goals are guiding the craniofacial growth & development to achieve a balance esthetic facial profile with a functional occlusion. It differs in a simpler mechanic and allowing mandibular repositioning which indirectly helping the TMJ functioning, correcting mouth breathing, forward head posture and improving airway functioning. Preventing future development of obstructive sleep apnea this is priceless!!
In most cases, it can be accomplished by using 2 to 3 arch wires and the chairside treatment time is shortened. Arch wire bending, headgears, lip bumper, intrusion arch, TAD…etc. are not necessary. The mechanic is universal applicable for all classes of malocclusion & any common orthodontic brackets & instruments can be utilized. When new doctors starting out cases, the certified orthodontic laboratories can offer all-inclusive indirect brackets and hardwares, minimizing the initial inventory investment.
Controlled Arch® Therapy can be used in a pre-prosthetic preparation for cosmetic veneers, implant site development or full mouth reconstruction, yielding more dental arch spaces, a better occlusal plane & increased vertical dimension of occlusion.
New growth guidance appliances for modifying facial bone development & remodelling will be demonstrated first time in Hong Kong.
If you have been doing traditional orthodontic & experience case finishing issues, this technique will get these frustration out of your daily practice. Congratulation, you are rescued!!
For the novice, this will give you the confidence in doing orthodontic in a fast predictable fashion. The learning curve is surprisingly less deep as compare with traditional orthodontics.
Come to see what Controlled Arch® Therapy can do for you & your patients. The way you look at dentistry will never be the same!!
New revamped Controlled Arch® Therapy program, 2017 provide all participants with intense hands on experience on a simulated typodont system.
The world advanced 3D cephalometric system: American Board of Orthodontic Plus tracing, analysis and treatment planning service will be demonstrated. You will be the first elite group to receive this information in Asia.
The Advantages of Controlled Arch Therapy Hands on Fundamentals & Growth Guidance :
1) “Pure” Teaching & intense hands on experience , Not Sales Guided Teaching
2) “Mentoring” Instruction
3) Clinical cases progression from start to finish will be shown
4) Small Intimate Class
5) Fixed Venue
6) State-of-the-Art Multimedia Classroom
7) All Day “Full - Immersion” Learning
8) We will support the course participants through post course study clubs and the whole course will be videotaped for the participants to review at a minimal cost
9) Private online or in office consultation/ hands on guidance is available
10) We will provide specially discounted orthodontic products and instruments for the course participants
Upon the completion of this course, participants will receive a course completion certificate from the International College of Orthodontics & Orthopedics and continuing eduction credits from the International Association of Orthodontics toward fellowship & diplomate.
