Design marketing and communication campaigns oriented to specific objectives, being able to measure their impact through easy-to-interpret metrics"

Orthodontics has become a branch of dentistry that studies, prevents and corrects developmental alterations, jaw position and dental arche shape, in order to create a morphological and functional balance in the mouth and face. There are different treatments available to pursue occlusal normalization or the displacement of the whole dental set.  

Although these techniques are currently used for aesthetic purposes, the ultimate goal of this specialty is to provide patients with normal teeth. This means that the final result will depend to a great extent on the normal and expected growth of patients' teeth. This makes orthodontics a unique field that needs to be adapted to the needs of different people. 

All of the above lays the foundation for developing this program, as current demand is increasing on a yearly basis. From a theoretical and practical perspective, students will be able to identify the alterations that require treatment, as well as the ideal age to address each type, for which they will have to identify the specific therapeutic objectives of each treatment. 

In the first part of this Hybrid Master's Degree, the theoretical concepts presented will help students understand the care protocols for the different deformities and principles involved in the physiological rebound of malocclusion recurrence. Then, in the practical part, students will go to a specialized center to work in a real environment with patients requiring orthodontic treatment. To do this, students will begin by performing a series of activities that involve data capture for clinical histories and elaborating treatment plans adapted to the needs of each patient. 

Develop the necessary skills together with a multidisciplinary team for the treatment of special patients with dentofacial deformity and malocclusion”

This Hybrid Master's Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• More than 100 clinical cases presented by dental professionals, experts in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and university professors with extensive experience 
• Its graphic, schematic and practical contents are designed to provide scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest developments in Endodontics and Apical Microsurgery 
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Emphasis on innovative methodologies in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is available from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Additionally, students will be able to carry out a clinical internship in one of the best hospitals in Spain  

Perform the clinical and laboratory procedures of design, fabrication, fitting and clinical control of prostheses and appliances used in prostheses and appliances used in Orthodontics in a center of excellence”

This Hybrid Master's Degree program is aimed at dental professionals who wish to develop their Skills in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The contents are based on the latest scientific evidence, and oriented in a educational way to integrate theoretical knowledge in the Dental practice, and the theoretical-practical elements will facilitate the updating of knowledge and allow decision-making in patient management. 

Thanks to their multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, they will allow the dental professional to learn in a contextual and situated way, that is to say, a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations. This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts. 

With this Hybrid Master's Degree you will be trained in a controlled environment that will prepare you to face new work challenges”

It is time to give a new turn to your career, taking a program that gives you the best of theory and practice"

This Hybrid Master's Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics has a carefully planned program to meet the current demands of dentists specialized in this field. Furthermore, it is supported by the recommendations of the teaching staff, who gathered all their years of experience to ensure the theoretical and practical training of students. 

You will be able to identify the alterations, pathologies or special characteristics that must be treated in collaboration with other specialists for an integral treatment”

Module 1. Initial Diagnosis

1.1. Systematic Diagnosis in Dentistry

1.1.1. First Visit and Clinical History
1.1.2. Patient Exploration
1.1.3. Ordinary Records
1.1.4. Complementary Records
1.1.5. Myofunctional Records

1.2. Staged Orthodontic Diagnosis

1.2.1. Establishing Problem Listing
1.2.2. Establishing Therapeutic Objectives
1.2.3. Mechanotherapy Planning and Equipment

Module 2. Advanced Diagnosis 

2.1. Cephalometric Analysis 3D Diagnosis CBCT y CT

2.1.1. Cephalometric Analysis

2.1.1.1. Introduction
2.1.1.2. Craniometric Points Description
2.1.1.3. Steiner Cephalometric Analysis
2.1.1.4. Ricketts Cephalometric Analysis

2.1.2. 3D Diagnosis

2.1.2.1. Introduction
2.1.2.2. System Fundamentals
2.1.2.3. CBCT vs. Computerized Tomography
2.1.2.4. Advantages
2.1.2.5. Disadvantages
2.1.2.6. Voxel
2.1.2.7. Image Interpretation
2.1.2.8. Radiation
2.1.2.9. Clinical Application of CBCT

2.2. Diagnosis and Treatment of Habits

2.2.1. Introduction
2.2.2. Atypical Swallowing in Children
2.2.3. Nutritional Sucking Habits

2.2.3.1. Breastfeeding
2.2.3.2. Feeding Bottles

2.2.4. Non-Nutritional Sucking Habits

2.2.4.1. Digital Sucking
2.2.4.2. Pacifier Habits

2.2.5. Mouth Breathing
2.2.6. Dyslalia
2.2.7. Other Habits

2.3. Early Diagnosis of Patients at Risk

2.3.1. Caries and White Spots: Current Techniques Preventive Treatment for Enamel Demineralization
2.3.2. Root Resorptions: Current Techniques. Preventive Treatment for Root Resorption
2.3.3. Differential Diagnosis of the Most Frequent Temporomandibular Disorders in Orthodontic Patients
2.3.4. Idiopathic Condylar Resorption: Current Diagnostic Techniques. Preventive Treatment for Severe Progressive Open Bite

Module 3. Malocclusions and Dentofacial Deformities Etiology 

3.1. Craniofacial Growth and Development

3.1.1. Types of Postnatal Growth
3.1.2. Integrating Facial Development
3.1.3. Upper Jaw Growth
3.1.4. Jaw Growth

3.2. Tooth Eruption Pathophysiology

3.2.1. Eruption Phases
3.2.2. Tooth Eruption in Adults
3.2.3. Eruption Mechanisms
3.2.4. Dentition General Development

3.3. Dentoalveolar Growth and Adaptation in Different Malocclusions and Dentofacial Deformities

3.3.1. Dentoalveolar Growth and Adaptation in Transverse Malocclusions
3.3.2. Dentoalveolar Growth and Adaptation in Vertical Malocclusions
3.3.3. Dentoalveolar Growth and Adaptation in Sagittal Malocclusions

3.4. Differential Diagnosis of Etiological Factors

3.4.1. Malocclusion Etiological Factors
3.4.2. Specific Causes of Malocclusion
3.4.3. Genetic Influences
3.4.4. Environmental Influences
3.4.5. Current Etiological Perspective

Module 4. Treatment Plan 

4.1. Concepts and Objectives

4.1.1. Establishing Priority Lists for Orthodontic Problems
4.1.2. Establishing Treatment Possibilities and Therapeutic Sequencing
4.1.3. Assessing Potential Treatment Factors
4.1.4. Types of Treatment
4.1.5. Treating Orthodontic Disorders

4.2. Evidence-Based Orthodontics: PICO, Databases and Critical Reading

4.2.1. Formulating Clinical Questions
4.2.2. Literature Consultation
4.2.3. Types of Clinical Studies
4.2.4. Bias and Confusion Factors
4.2.5. Evidence Levels and Degrees of Recommendation
4.2.6. Critical Assessment of Results

4.3. Limits to Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Malocclusion Type and Patient Age

4.3.1. Growth Modification in Skeletal Problem Treatments
4.3.2. Biological Limits
4.3.3. Soft Tissue Limitations

4.4. Early or Late Treatment Indications

4.4.1. Determining Skeletal Maturity
4.4.2. Malocclusion Evolution during Growth
4.4.3. Early Treatment for Malocclusions

4.5. Determining the Need for Therapeutic Extractions

4.5.1. Definition of Volumetric Malocclusions
4.5.2. Premolar Therapeutic Extractions
4.5.3. Special Extraction Cases
4.5.4. Stripping Technique as an Alternative to Tooth Extractions

4.6. Preparing Individualized Treatment Plans

4.6.1. General Considerations in Individualized Treatment Planning
4.6.2. Determining Individualized Treatment Plans
4.6.3. Auxiliary Tools to Determine Individual Treatment Plans: Steiners Case

Module 5. Advanced Clinical Biomechanics 

5.1. Biomechanics Applied to Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

5.1.1. Active Removable Plaques
5.1.2. Functional Equipment
5.1.3. Action Modes
5.1.4. Orthopedic Action
5.1.5. Dental Action

5.2. Bracket and Band Cementing Techniques

5.2.1. Direct Cementing
5.2.2. Indirect Cementing
5.2.3. Indications and Limitations

5.3. Microscrews

5.3.1. General Indications
5.3.2. Limitations of Use

5.4. Surgical Aids to Tooth Movement

5.4.1. Periodontium Anatomy
5.4.2. Orthodontic Tooth Movement Physiology
5.4.3. Why Teeth Move Faster
5.4.4. Types of Surgical Aids

Module 6. Early Dentofacial Orthopedics 

6.1. Early Orthopedics: Neuro-Occlusal Rehabilitation

6.1.1. Concept and Justification
6.1.2. Planas' Law of Minimum Vertical Dimension and Planas' Functional Masticatory Angle
6.1.3. Planas’ Laws: Stomatognathic System Development
6.1.4. First Year Treatment
6.1.5. First Dentition Therapeutics
6.1.6. Mixed and Second Dentition Therapeutics

6.2. Treatments in Deciduous Dentition and Mixed First Phase

6.2.1. Class III and Anterior Crossbite
6.2.2. Class II
6.2.3. Open Anterior Bite
6.2.4. Overbite
6.2.5. Posterior Crossbite and Transverse Problems: Facial Asymmetry in Children. and Treating Them with OSA
6.2.6. Eruption Alterations: Canines. Incisors Premolars and Molars
6.2.7. Space Constraints

Module 7. Late Dentofacial Orthopedics 

7.1. Treatment in Permanent Dentition: Late Orthopedics

7.1.1. Etiology
7.1.2. Treatment Indications
7.1.3. Limitations

7.2. Class III Treatments

7.2.1. Etiology
7.2.2. Treatment Indications
7.2.3. Limitations

7.3. Class II Treatments

7.3.1. Etiology
7.3.2. Treatment Indications
7.3.3. Limitations

7.4. Open Anterior Bite Treatment

7.4.1. Open Anterior Bite Definition
7.4.2. Open Anterior Bite Treatment
7.4.3. Late Therapies for Open Anterior Bite

7.5. Overbite Treatment

7.5.1. Etiology
7.5.2. Treatment Indications
7.5.3. Limitations

7.6. Child and Adolescent Posterior Crossbite and Transverse Problems

7.6.1. Concept and Classification
7.6.2. Epidemiology
7.6.3. Etiology
7.6.4. Diagnostic
7.6.5. Treatment
7.6.6. New Technologies

Module 8. Conventional Orthodontics 

8.1. Treatments for Stage 2 Mixed and Early Permanent Dentition

8.1.1. Treatment Protocols
8.1.2. Indications and Contraindications. Fixed Equipment

8.1.2.1. Advantages and Disadvantages. Fixed Equipment

8.1.3. Malocclusions

8.1.3.1. Transversal Malocclusions
8.1.3.2. Vertical Malocclusions

8.1.4. Retention/Relapse

8.2. Bracket Cementation Specification: Malocclusion Type and/or Therapeutic Objectives

8.2.1. Installing Pre-Adjusted Equipment

8.2.1.1. Bracket and Tube Location
8.2.1.2. Mesiodistal Location
8.2.1.3. Vertical Position (“Height”)
8.2.1.4. Inclination
8.2.1.5. Vestibular Face Fitting

8.2.2. Cementing in Case of Deep Spee Curve
8.2.3. Cementing in Case of Class II Molar
8.2.4. Cementing in Fractured or Abraded Teeth

8.3. First Phase: Alignment and Leveling Types of Intrusion

8.3.1. Diet

8.3.1.1. Selection Principles for Alignment Arches
8.3.1.2. Symmetric Crowding Alignment
8.3.1.3. Alignment in Case of Premolar Extraction
8.3.1.4. Alignment in Non-Extraction Cases

8.3.2. Levels

8.3.2.1. Extrusion Leveling (Relative Intrusion)
8.3.2.2. Intrusion Leveling

8.4. Second Phase: Work, Closing Extraction Spaces

8.4.1. Molar Ratio Correction

8.4.1.1. Differential Growth in Class II Patients
8.4.1.2. Differential Anchoring of Extraction Spaces
8.4.1.3. Distalization

8.4.2. Closing Extraction or Residual Spaces

8.4.2.1. Continuous Bow with Locking Handles or DKL Bow
8.4.2.2. Sliding

8.4.3. Overjet and Overbite Correction
8.4.4. Middle Line Centering

8.5. Third Phase: Completion Retention Design

8.5.1. Retention Definition
8.5.2. Types of Retainers

8.5.2.1. Fixed Retainers
8.5.2.2. Removable Retainers

8.5.3. Retention Duration

8.5.3.1. Cases Where Retention May Not Be Required
8.5.3.2. Cases Requiring Permanent or Semipermanent Retention
8.5.3.3. Cases Requiring a Variable Retention Period

Module 9. Advanced Treatments in Conventional Orthodontics 

9.1. Implants and Microscrews as Anchorage

9.1.1. Microscrew Indications and Limitations

9.1.1.1. Main Indications
9.1.1.2. Skeletal Anchorage Limitations and Complications

9.1.2. Clinical and Laboratory Techniques to Improve System Effectiveness and Efficiency: Current Evidence-Based Protocols

9.1.2.1. Microscrew Placement
9.1.2.2. Microscrew Activation

9.2. Surgical and Non-Surgical Aids to Speed Up Movement

9.2.1. Chemical Techniques
9.2.2. Physical Techniques
9.2.3. Surgical Techniques
9.2.4. Micro-Osteoperforation Indications

9.3. Impacted Teeth Treatment and Other Eruption Disorders

9.3.1. Non-Erupted or Impacted Teeth
9.3.2. Retained Canines
9.3.3. Treating Other Eruption Disorders

9.4. Treating Open Bites: Multi-Loop Technique

9.4.1. Multi-Loop Structure and Function
9.4.2. Multi-Loop Technique Diagnosis
9.4.3. Treating Class III High Angle
9.4.4. Treating Class III Low Angle
9.4.5. Treating Class I Open Bite
9.4.6. Treating Class II Open Bite

Module 10. Multidisciplinary Treatments 

10.1. Treating Periodontal Patients

10.1.1. Specific Characteristics in Adult Patients
10.1.2. Anatomy of the Periodontium
10.1.3. Multidisciplinary or Interdisciplinary Treatments
10.1.4. Diagnosing Adult Patients and Determining Treatment Goals
10.1.5. Preparing Adult Orthodontic Patients for Orthodontic Treatment
10.1.6. Stripping Tool as an Essential Element in Adult Periodontal Patients
10.1.7. A Special Entity: Posterior Bite Collapse in Adult Patients

10.2. Treatment and Esthetics in Anterior Fronts: Orthodontics and Prosthetics

10.2.1. Fundamental Requirements for Successful Occlusal Therapy as Proposed by Dawson
10.2.2. The Six Decisions Affecting the Functional Anatomy Matrix
10.2.3. Previous Guidelines
10.2.4. Fundamental Esthetic Criteria

10.3. Orthodontics and Treating SAHS in Children

10.3.1. Anatomy of the Respiratory System
10.3.2. Lymphoid System
10.3.3. General Concepts of Sleep: Sleep and Breathing
10.3.4. Clinical Examination in Children with Suspected SAHS

10.4. Orthodontics and Treating SAHS in Adults

10.4.1. Sleep Medicine
10.4.2. Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (SAHS)
10.4.3. Efficacy of Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs)
10.4.4. Therapy Management and Monitoring Protocol

Module 11. Lingual Orthodontics 

11.1. History and Introduction to Lingual Equipment
11.2. Why Lingual Orthodontics?

11.2.1. Review of the Different Global Systems Available

11.3. Basic Necessary Materials for Predetermined Systems

11.3.1. Expendable Materials
11.3.2. Non-Expendable Materials

11.4. Patient Selection and Records

11.4.1. Lingual patient characteristics
11.4.2. Silicone Impressions: Procedure
11.4.3. Digital Leap: Scanner
11.4.4. Preparing Lab Sheets and Selecting Prescriptions
11.5. Keys to Consider in Lingual Orthodontic Treatments
11.6. Biomechanical differences vestibular vs. Lingual. Updating of the aparatology in the 3 planes of space
11.7. Laboratory Procedures

11.7.1. Apparatus Manufacturing Using the Hiro System

11.7.1.1. Introduction
11.7.1.2. Step-by-Step Procedure
11.7.1.3. Maxillary Arch
11.7.1.4. Mandibular Arch
11.7.1.5. Using a Full-Arch Arch-Wire
11.7.1.6. Bracket Placement
11.7.1.7. Individual Tray Manufacture
11.7.1.8. Perfecting Bracket Base

11.7.2. Apparatus Manufacturing Using the Incognito™ System

11.7.2.1. Manufacture Process
11.7.2.2. Set-Up
11.7.2.3. Computer-Assisted Bracket Design
11.7.2.4. Prototyping
11.7.2.5. Casting and Quality Control
11.7.2.6. Arch Bending
11.7.2.7. Individual Tray Cementing

11.8. Receipt and approval of the set-up

11.8.1. Manual Set-Up
11.8.2. Digital Set-Up

11.9. Case Reception and Cabinet Preparation

11.9.1. Case Reception
11.9.2. Scheduling Appointments
11.9.3. Table Preparation

11.10. Indirect Cementing According to Individual Tray Selection

11.10.1. Indirect Cementing with Transparent Silicone Tray
11.10.2. Indirect Cementing with Opaque Silicone Tray

11.11. Type and Use of Basic Ligatures

11.11.1. Self-Retaining Slot
11.11.2. Conventional Elastic Ligatures
11.11.3. Metallic Ligatures
11.11.4. Overtie
11.11.5. Steel Overtie
11.11.6. Power Tie
11.11.7. Elastic Lasso
11.11.8. Conventional Lasso
11.11.9. O-Lasso
11.11.10. Chicane

11.12. Arch Selection and Placement

11.12.1. Lingual Bracket Slot Characteristics
11.12.2. Arch Sequencing
11.12.3. Overextended Arches
11.12.4. Initial Arch Placement and Manipulating the Arch in the Mouth

11.13. Prevention, Emergency Solutions and Common Complications

11.13.1. Prevention and Emergency Solutions
11.13.2. Bracket Recementing
11.13.3. Bracket Decementing

11.14. Lingual Orthodontics and Periodontics
11.15. Lingual Orthodontics and Microscrews
11.16. Lingual Orthodontics Retention

Module 12. Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery 

12.1. Introduction and Diagnosis

12.1.1. Esthetic and Functional Treatment Objectives
12.1.2. Age and Opportunity for Treatment
12.1.3. Patient Motives, Demands and Psychology
12.1.4. Clinical Examination
12.1.5. Records Required for Orthognathic Surgery, Sagittal and Frontal Analysis

12.2. Temporomandibular Joint

12.2.1. TMJ and Surgical Orthodontics
12.2.2. Centric Relation and Orthognathic Surgery
12.2.3. TMJ Radiographic Study
12.2.4. Progressive Condylar Resorption: Concept, Diagnosis and Management
12.2.5. Condylar Hyperplasia as a Cause of Facial Asymmetries: Concept, Diagnosis and Management

12.3. Splints and Orthognathic Surgery

12.3.1. Prediagnostic Splint for Joint Pathologies
12.3.2. Presurgical Splint to Locate True Hinge Axis
12.3.3. Presurgical Splint to Stabilize Condyles and Ligaments
12.3.4. Presurgical Splint to Diagnose the Mandibular Midline

12.4. Pre-Surgery Orthodontics

12.4.1. Diagnosis and Keys
12.4.2. Sagittal Problems
12.4.3. Vertical Problems
12.4.4. Asymmetric Patients

12.5. Pre-Surgery Planning

12.5.1. Introduction to Cephalometric Predictions
12.5.2. Predicting Treatments: VTO and STO
12.5.3. Dentoalveolar and Gingival Biotype: Need for Grafting?
12.5.4. Bone Movement: Repercussions on Soft Tissues
12.5.5. SARPE: Indications and Limitations

12.6. Modeling Surgery

12.6.1. Pre-Surgical Working Models
12.6.2. Modeling for Mono-Maxillary Surgery
12.6.3. Modeling for Bi-Maxillary Surgery
12.6.4. Articulator and Axiography

12.7. Post-Surgical Treatment and Completion

12.7.1. Immediate Postoperative Surgery
12.7.2. Immediate Postoperative Orthodontics
12.7.3. Post-Surgical Orthodontic Objectives and Case Completion

Module 13. Thermoplastic Orthodontics

13.1. Introduction Clear Splints or Dental Aligners

13.1.1. History of Aligners
13.1.2. Current Use of Transparent Retainers

13.2. Record Keeping

13.2.1. Prior to Aligner Registrations
13.2.2. Extraoral and Intraoral Photography
13.2.3. Orthopantomography X-Ray and Lateral Skull Teleradiography
13.2.4. Taking Imprints
13.2.5. Intraoral Scanner

13.3. Attachments and Pressure Points

13.3.1. Pressure Points
13.3.2. Introduction to Attachments
13.3.3. Optimized Attachments
13.3.4. Conventional Attachments
13.3.5. Hierarchy of Attachment Placement According to the Movement to be Performed Per Tooth
13.3.6. Usual Movements, Which Prevent the Placement of Attachments
13.3.7. Attachment Placement

13.4. Aligner Movements

13.4.1. Introduction to Aligner Movements
13.4.2. Predictable and Unpredictable Aligner Movements
13.4.3. Comparing Different Movement Predictability
13.4.4. Predictable Malocclusions Using Aligners

13.5. Reviewing and Correcting the Virtual Video

13.5.1. What Can Be Seen through Virtual Video
13.5.2. How to Proceed upon Receiving the Virtual Video
13.5.3. Modifying the Virtual Video
13.5.4. Indirectly Modifying the Virtual Video

Module 14. Dental Aligner Correction in 3 Planes of Space

14.1. Correcting Sagittal Plane Malocclusions

14.1.1. Correcting Sagittal Plane Malocclusions: Class II
14.1.2. Correcting Sagittal Plane Malocclusions: Class III

14.2. Correcting Vertical Plane Malocclusions

14.2.1. Overbite
14.2.2. Open Bite

14.3. Correcting Transversal Plane Malocclusions

14.3.1. Single-Tooth Crossbite
14.3.2. Unilateral Posterior Crossbite
14.3.3. Bilateral Posterior Crossbite
14.3.4. Scissor Bite
14.3.5. Midline Discrepancy

Module 15. Transparent Splints in Orthognathic and Oral Surgery

15.1. Introduction to Preparing Surgical Patients for Transparent Splints
15.2. Added Canines
15.3. Added Teeth

Module 16. Multidisciplinary Thermoplastic Orthodontics and Case Completion

16.1. Aligners Together with Other Dental Specialties
16.2. Managing Extractions with Thermoplastic Orthodontics
16.3. Case Completion
16.4. Auxiliary Equipment

The theoretical-practical and 100% online itinerary of this program is combined with an intensive 3-week internship in a leading dental clinic, preparing the specialist to face all the present and future challenges in this area”