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Orthodontic biomechanics from first principles — forces, equilibrium and appliance bending in 30 lessons
Brazilian researcher Gustavo Gameiro teaches Introduction to Orthodontic Biomechanics: From Principles to Practical Application, a 4 h 50 min course of 30 lessons in six modules, with four supporting PDFs. Using typodont and finite-element simulations, it builds from the biology of tooth movement and force fundamentals to equilibrium diagrams and the bending of real appliances for expansion, uprighting, protraction and intrusion.
- 6modules
- 30lessons
- 4PDFs
What you’ll be able to do
- Explain the biology of orthodontic tooth movement and ideal force
- Work with centre of resistance, moments and rotation
- Recognise static equilibrium and the six appliance geometries
- Build equilibrium diagrams and choose preactivations
- Bend a transpalatal bar, lingual arch and intrusion arch
- Solve transverse, sagittal and vertical molar problems
Inside the course
Biology and force fundamentals
Opening modules cover why biomechanics matters, bone modelling and remodelling, the phases of movement and ideal force, then the attributes of force, centre of resistance, moments and equivalence.
Equilibrium and planning
Further modules apply Newton’s laws to recognise static equilibrium, classify appliance systems and the six geometries, then teach equilibrium diagrams, preactivation choices and clinical case analysis.
Making the appliances
The practical module walks through bending a transpalatal bar, lingual arch and occlusal splint, and solving molar expansion, derotation, uprighting, protraction and intrusion with three-piece mechanics.
About the instructor
Gameiro teaches in southern Brazil, holds doctorates in both physiology and orthodontics from UNICAMP, and completed a post-doctorate in Aarhus, Denmark.
Built for
- Orthodontic residentsA scientific grounding that explains any appliance or technique.
- Experienced orthodontistsA refresh of the biomechanics used every clinical day.
- Clinicians who bend wireStep-by-step fabrication of common auxiliaries.
Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction and Course Presentation (19 min) 4 lessons
- Introduction
- How the Course Works
- Why Study Biomechanics?
- The History of Forces
Module 2: The Biological Basis of Orthodontic Movement (1 h 11 min) 5 lessons
- Bone Functional Adaptation (Form Follows Function)
- Bone Modeling and Bone Remodeling
- Phases of Orthodontic Movement
- Ideal Orthodontic Force
- Influence of Drugs and Systemic Factors on Orthodontic Movement
Module 3: Fundamental Concepts in Mechanics (49 min) 5 lessons
- It is All about Forces
- Attributes of Orthodontic Force
- Center of Resistance and Moments
- Equivalence of Forces
- Center of Rotation and Types of Movements
Module 4: Equilibrium and Appliance Systems (46 min) 4 lessons
- Equilibrium I — The Newton’s Laws
- Equilibrium II — How to Recognize a Static Equilibrium
- Appliances Systems
- The Six Geometries
Module 5: Biomechanical Planning (1 h) 3 lessons
- Planning I — Equilibrium Diagrams
- Planning II — Choosing the Preactivations
- Clinical Cases Analyses
Module 6: Practical Applications (58 min) 9 lessons
- Confection of Transpalatal Bar
- Confection of Lingual Arch
- Confection of Occlusal Splint (TRIAD)
- Solving Transversal Problems I — Molars Expansion
- Solving Transversal Problems II — Molars Derotation
- Solving Sagital Problems I — Uprighting Molars
- Solving Sagital Problems II — Protracting Molars
- Solving Vertical Problems I — Intrusion Arches
- Solving Vertical Problems II — Three-Piece Appliance
Before you buy
Is this too basic for a practising orthodontist?
It is pitched as an introduction, but experienced clinicians use it to consolidate the scientific fundamentals behind everyday appliances.
What are the PDFs?
Four downloads accompany the videos, including a concepts summary, an exercise, a force-quantification sheet and a Spanish-language reference with links.
Do I get CME credit or a certificate?
No. Clinicapedia provides the educational content only — no CME or CE credits, MOC points or certificates of completion are included with this product.
Specifications
| Format | Online video course · 4 PDFs |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Gustavo Gameiro |
| Contents | 6 modules · 30 lessons |
| Duration | 4 h 50 min |
| Access | Lifetime, self-paced |
| Department | Dentistry |
| Delivery | Instant download · lifetime re-download |
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