Temporary anchorage devices: From principles to practice
Hands-on Courses
28 May 2027, 09:00 – 18:00 CAPP Training Institute | Dubai | UAE Area of interest: General Dentistry, Orthodontics

Abstract

This workshop provides delegates with the fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge required to plan and undertake treatment using temporary anchorage devices safely and effectively. Combining lectures with practical exercises, it covers the clinical applications of TADs, the selection of appropriate insertion sites, the planning of suitable biomechanics, and safe insertion technique, so that delegates leave able to apply each of these in their own practice.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop, delegates should be able to:

  • Discuss the clinical applications of temporary anchorage devices.
  • Explain the factors influencing TAD site selection.
  • Explain the treatment-planning and biomechanical principles underlying TAD-supported orthodontics.
  • Demonstrate the step-by-step process for safe TAD insertion.
  • Discuss methods of maximising TAD stability and clinical success.
  • Explain how TADs can facilitate anteroposterior, vertical and transverse correction.
  • Demonstrate the clinical setup of TAD-supported space closure.


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Agenda

09:00 – 11:00
Principles of TAD treatment and hands-on insertion
Optimal insertion sites and maximising success with TADs
Practical session:
• Step-by-step TAD insertion in bone blocks
• Assessment of insertion site, angle and depth
• Evaluation of primary stability
11:00 – 11:20
Coffee Break
11:20 – 13:00
Anteroposterior biomechanics and space closure
Focus:
Biomechanics of Anteroposterior Anchorage
Maxillary and Mandibular Space Closure
Practical session:
• Setting up TAD-supported mandibular space closure
• Positioning and adjustment of power arms
• Utilising the T-wire auxiliary
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:30
Sliding appliances and vertical correction
Mesilalisers and distalisers
AOBs and vertical correction
The session will include clinical case examples, appliance selection, force-system design and troubleshooting of common complications.
15:30 – 15:45
Coffee Break
15:45 – 17:00
An introduction to MARPE and transverse correction
Correction of Transverse Problems Using Mini-implant-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion
The session will cover case selection, appliance design, treatment planning, clinical protocols, limitations and the management of complications.


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