Keynote Lectures

Prof. Ravindra Nanda

Are We Practicing Evidence- Based Orthodontics: Biomechanics, Aligners and TADs
Orthodontics specialty is quite unique and different than medicine as far as introduction of new devices is concerned as well as existing treatment modalities. There is a serious lack of randomized trials and prospective studies as noted by various systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Almost always new devices are being marketed by the orthodontic companies without any background evidence- based research or peer reviewed publications. This presentation will concentrate on how aligners and temporary anchorage devices (TADs) were introduced and adopted by the orthodontic profession without any supportive data about their efficacy for treating various malocclusions Most of the understanding of biomechanics and research related to TADs has been exemplary few years after their introduction. Unfortunately, it is not the same with aligners. Research studies on aligners lagged considerably during the first 15 years or so following their introduction. Only in recent years research has shown limited efficacy of various tooth movements with conventional aligners, pointing out limitations due to inadequate biomechanics, not so optimal attachments, rigid material, and compliance issues.
This presentation will go over recent research and advances in mechanics and aligner materials. Numerous patient treatment histories will be presented.

Dr. Alessandro Mario Greco DDS PhD

Invisalign treatment of periodontically compromised patients: an elective approach
Periodontally compromised patients represent one of the most challenging situation to treat with an orthodontic approach since the trauma induced by orthodontic forces can generate bone resorption simply because of the most common undesired jiggling. The aligners allow to avoid any play between bracket slots and wire and for this reason they can control better this side effects, moreover a specific protocol that will be described is necessary to avoid bone loss and should be designed in the digital plan to avoid gingival recession or bone dehiscence in this kind of patients.

Dr. Bjoern Ludwig

Current and Future Strategies in Digital Orthodontics: From In-Office Aligners to TADs
In response to various factors, both within our broader society and specifically within the orthodontic community, there has been a notable shift towards digitization and automation. This transition has been driven by arange of factors including economic considerations, staffing limitations, and the demands of a rigorous work schedule. Over the past decade, the field has witnessed the establishment of 3D scanners, 3D printers, and a plethora of software solutions that have not only found their place in everyday clinical practice but have also yielded effective orthodontic outcomes supported by scientific evidence.
Today, we stand at the threshold of a new phase, transitioning from pioneering endeavors to standard procedures, with in-office production emerging as a central tenet of modern orthodontics. This shift carries several diagnostic advantages, bolsters operational efficiency, and ultimately facilitates, or rather enables, improved treatment methodologies. However, a challenge persists: the seamless integration of digital orthodontics while upholding fundamental and indispensable orthodontic principles.
This presentation aims to provide both a clinical and scientific update encompassing the entire digital workflow, spanning from digital scanning to 3D printing. Within this framework, we will spotlight key applications such as aligners, indirect bonding techniques, and temporary anchorage devices (TADs). Furthermore, we will explore the untapped potential of less widely recognized 3D applications, including selective laser melting (SLM) printing, customized retainer fabrication, production of removable orthodontic appliances, and an array of other indications. These innovative approaches are poised to surmount the challenges inherent in our current orthodontic landscape, all while steadfastly upholding the foundational principles of biological integrity, aesthetic considerations, and ethical standards.

Dr. Maximilian Küffer

Advanced treatment techniques with TADs and CAD/CAM appliances in orthodontics
By harnessing the capabilities of selective laser melting (SLM) printers, innovative clinical procedures and treatment methodologies have emerged. These advancements allow for the creation of exceptionally customized dental appliances, reducing the need for standardized components. When integrated with temporary anchorage devices (TADs), these metal-printed appliances bring forth a host of advantages in terms of treatment efficacy and versatility. During this presentation, contemporary techniques and procedural pathways for crafting and employing skeletal anchorage through the use of metal-printed appliances will be highlighted.

Dr. Jan Streblov

A patient with periodontitis in an orthodontist’s office
Orthodontic treatment has recently been extended to adult patients, increasing the risk that their teeth will be affected by periodontitis.
Therefore, in this lecture, the author will discuss simplified diagnostics to detect periodontitis in patients seeking orthodontic treatment and place the possible findings in the context of the new classification of periodontitis. He will briefly summarize the current knowledge of the etiology and pathophysiology of this disease and the implications of this knowledge for therapy. It will also provide a brief overview of current approaches to the treatment of periodontitis, including surgical therapy, both resective and regenerative. The final section will then cover interdisciplinary collaboration on the most challenging cases with stage IV periodontitis, where orthodontic treatment is intertwined with periodontal, implant and prosthodontic therapy.

Dr. Camilla Molinari

Fueling Invisalign Smile Architect™ experience: innovative solutions for interdisciplinary ortho-restorative treatment planning
Modern dentistry is increasingly focused on a minimally invasive approach: we must always carefully evaluate the biological impact of the therapies we perform on our patients. As techniques, technologies and materials evolve, we may be able to offer therapeutic solutions that respect the aesthetic, functional and structural integrity of the elements, starting from a good diagnosis. So-called face-driven planning takes into account skeletal and morphological features in determining a proper orthodontic/prosthetic treatment plan that is in harmony with the patient’s facial features. This assessment is all the more important in all those clinical cases with dento-dental and/or dento-basal discrepancies or in situations where we have to deal with shape and/ or size abnormalities (very frequent in maxillary lateral incisors). Invisalign Smile Architect™ is an innovative ortho-restorative treatment planning software. This program enables dental teams to integrate clear aligner therapy into their multidisciplinary treatment plans, combining alignment teeth and prosthetic planning in a ‘single platform. This new software is aimed at facilitating communication among colleagues in the dental team, as well as with laboratories, from an interdisciplinary treatment perspective. During this lectur we will understand in detail the diagnostic-therapeutic potential of this feature in intedisciplinary treatments…and beyond!

doc. MUDr. Martin Starosta, Ph.D.

Cooperation between periodontist and orthodontist (or how we can help each other)
Atrophic or inflammatory periodontal disease is not uncommon in the population. Similarly, orthodontic therapy is now common not only in adolescents but also in adults. Under what conditions of the periodontal health should orthodontic therapy be performed? What should be done to avoid aggravating the situation? What are the limits and possibilities of both disciplines ? How can a periodontist help an orthodontist ? When is it overteatment and leads only to prolongation of the therapy without the final effect? These everyday questions will be discussed accompanied by illustrative case studies.

Short Lectures

Dr. Seung-Woo Yoo

The Orthodontist as the Manufacturer
With the fast development of CADCAM-technology in orthodontics the possibility of designing and manufacturing orthodontic appliances became much more reachable than anytime before. Especially thanks to 3D-printers, which became very popular and affordable, we as orthodontist are now able to print out some appliances in our own office.
On the basis of some clinical examples the digital CADCAM workflow will be described and also the limitations will be discussed.

MDDr. Jiří Hálek

Baby steps forward in the digital world
Artificial intelligence and digital technologies in general are increasingly being applied in all fields of medicine. With software and instrumentation becoming more powerful and more accessible, the transition to digital orthodontics is easier than ever. Digital planning, navigated insertion of anchorage mini-implants, 3D printing of every conceivable component and entire appliance, all are things that make our work easier, cheaper and faster. But it also brings new problems and challenges that we did not encounter in the purely “analogue” era. In this presentation, I will try to explain how.

MUDr. Jiří Baumruk, MUDr. Marek Pokorný

How many teeth do we have to extract ?
A large number of common periodontal patients have severe bite defects that lead to overloading of individual teeth and groups of teeth according to the severity of the orthodontic defect and the progression of the suspension disease. In most of such cases, periodontal disease is intertwined with orthodontic defect and carious destruction.
We report the causes of periodontitis and its progression and the management in different degrees of disability. The key to success is to find the appropriate combination of treatment both from the position of the periodontist and orthodontist and according to the patient’s capabilities. The result should be the preservation of as many teeth as possible that would be destined for extraction without appropriate treatment. We consider this a success, although the use of implants in adult patients is unavoidable.

Morning block of lectures

Kateřina Valíková

3. 10. 2024 (8:30–10:00, repeat for the second group 15:30–17:00)
Possibilities of physiotherapy in orthodontic practice

Morning block of lectures

TBA

3. 10. 2024 (10:30–12:00, opakování pro druhou skupinu 13:30–15:00)
CPR and life-threatening conditions
– First aid rules
– CPR- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
– AED- Automated External Defibrillator
– Life-threatening acute conditions

Morning block of lectures

MUDr. Martina Fráňová

4. 10. 2024 (9:00–10:00)
Anti-aging and non-invasive aesthetic correction

Morning block of lectures

DMD Wanda Urbanová PhD

4. 10. 2024 (10:30–11:10)
Orthodontist is also a doctor
Department of Stomatology, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady.
Before orthodontic therapy, it is important to know the general health of the individual, a thorough medical history and extraoral and intraoral examinations are a must.
Presentation: Properly indicated and performed orthodontic therapy has a positive effect not only on the craniofacial system, but also on the posture, breathing, and well-being of the individual. The lecture highlights what needs to be considered when planning and implementing orthodontic treatment. Cases of individual patients will be used to demonstrate the pitfalls of treating patients with complex medical conditions and craniofacial syndromes.
Orthodontist is more than just a “cosmetic” specialist. The patient should always be viewed individually in a broader context and orthodontic therapy should be planned concerning the overall health status.

Morning block of lectures

MUDr. Magdalena Koťová, Ph.D.
MUDr. Ilija Christo Ivanov

4. 10. 2024 (11:10–11:40)
Myofunctional therapy today