Straightwire: Bracket Placement And Archwire Pregression

Key Information
Education Type:	Short Course
Qualification Type:	Professional Development
Location:	Sydney, Australia
Start Date:	Sat, 10 October 2026
Contact Hours:	16.0 hrs
Format:	Hands-on
Pre-requisites:	Degree Qualified Registered Professional
Educator:	EODO

Be able to select the appropriate straightwire prescription for the malocclusion being treated., Acquire knowledge and understanding of archwire selection and utilization, mechanics, finishing procedures, and post-deband analysis of treatment results. Be able to understand not only the "how to", but also the rationale and basis for the countless decisions one must make during straightwire therapy.

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Learning Outcomes

The Student Will:

Be able to select the appropriate straightwire prescription for the malocclusion being treated.
Acquire knowledge and understanding of archwire selection and utilization, mechanics, finishing procedures, and post-deband analysis of treatment results.
Be able to to understand not only the "how to", but also the rationale and basis for the countless decisions one must make during straightwire therapy.

Module Structure - Direct Learning (14 Hours)

Review the most popular straightwire prescription
Andrews 6 keys of occlusion
ROTH vs MBT vs DAMON
Bracket design to increase the inter-bracket distance
Self-ligating brackets: Passive, active, and interactive designs
Friction and the difference between sliding and looped mechanics
Forces in Orthodontics
Archwire selection and pregression
Review of archwire alloys; NiTl, Beta titanium, Gummetal and stainless stell
Direct bracket placement
Indirect bonding
Banding of molars
Ceramic Brackets
Debonding
Use of Elastics
Molar uprighting
Air-rotor stripping
Distal driving
Control of anchorage
overjet reduction
Space closure
Case finishing

Self Learning (130 Hours)

Review of module presentation materials
Extended reading from ABO reading list
Reflection on Orthodontic treatment in clinical practice
Regular online group journal club and clinical discussions
Independent study

Contact Hours:	16.0 hrs
Start Time:	Sat, 10 October 2026 , 9:00 AM
Finish Time:	Sun, 11 October 2026 , 5:00 PM
Duration:	Multiple Days
Format:	Hands-on

Language:	English
Venue:	Dental Education Centre
Address:	6/85 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2015

Dr. Derek Mahony

Specialist Orthodontist and Programme Director BDS (Syd), MScOrth (Lon), DOrthRCS (Edin), MDOrthRCPS (Glas), MOrthRCS (Eng), FRCD (Can), MOrth RCS (Edin), FICD, IBO, FACD, FICCDE, FIADFE, FPFA, Grad Dip Dental Sleep Medicine (UWA), Grad Dip Ortho (Lon),FDSM,MBA (Wharton),FDS RCS(Eng), Grad Dip Dental Sleep Medicine (Lon), MSc Clear Aligner Therapy (Lon)

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