DENTAURUM J. P. Winkelstroeter KG
Turnstrasse 31, 75228 Ispringen
info@dentaurum.de
Germany

Evidence based temporary orthodontic micro anchorage & the tomas® concept

Goal	Orthodontic mini-screws for temporary anchorage have become enormously popular as a clinical option for the practitioner. However, published evidence-based data is still rare, although numerous systems and clinical reports are available. The objective of this seminar is to present the fundamentals of the mini-screw concept, submit an overview of available mini-screw systems, describe the mini screw system “tomas®”, which has been clinically tested and extensively applied in daily practice for more than 6 years, demonstrate the pin placement procedure, provide specific data about indications, mechanics, screw failure rates, and address 3-D control of tooth movements.
Seminar program	Fundamentals of temporary orthodontic anchorage utilizing mini screws anchorage loss, osseointegration versus mechanical retention, current scientific base evidence in the literature Self-tapping versus self-drilling scientific and clinical data of advantages and disadvantages Overview of existing mini-screw systems cross-slot versus hole or hook, ligation options, system components Temporary orthodontic micro anchorage system – tomas® concept components of the tomas-set and their clinical application Clinical procedure – step-by-step planning, chairside preparation, importance of pilot drill, placement, anchorage wire, wire ligation Indications overview of current indications for mini screws Orthodontic biomechanics examples of proven simple biomechanics for daily orthodontics Case reports learn from the mistakes of the past Clinical results long-term results of tomas® pins and other mini-screws
Remarks	For seminar dates go to tomasforum.com/seminar.php