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TAD-Master: Comprehensive Workshop for Advanced Skeletal Anchorage Proficiency

TAD-Master: Comprehensive Workshop for Advanced Skeletal Anchorage Proficiency
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Key Information

Education Type:

Short Course

Qualification Type:

Professional Development

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start Date:

Sun, 15 November 2026

Contact Hours:

14.0 hrs

Format:

Hands-on

Pre-requisites:

Degree Qualified

Educator:

CAPP Academy

Embark on a Comprehensive Two-Day Journey into Skeletal Anchorage in Orthodontics

This immersive two-day course offers an exploration of skeletal anchorage, blending theoretical insights with hands-on practical applications. Participants will delve into the world of temporary anchorage devices (TADs), with a particular focus on mini-implants, comprehending their attributes and leveraging their advantages in orthodontic treatments.


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14 CE ADA C.E.R.P. | Recognised by EHS, DoH-Abu Dhabi, DHA, and GCC Authorities

Embark on a Comprehensive Two-Day Journey into Skeletal Anchorage in Orthodontics


This immersive two-day course offers an exploration of skeletal anchorage, blending theoretical insights with hands-on practical applications. Participants will delve into the world of temporary anchorage devices (TADs), with a particular focus on mini-implants, comprehending their attributes and leveraging their advantages in orthodontic treatments.


The course begins by laying a strong foundation with an in-depth introduction to TADs, encompassing insertion techniques and sites. Participants will navigate through clinical workflows, witnessing the transformative shift from analog to digital methodologies that significantly enhance the precision and efficacy of skeletal anchorage.


Covering applications in both the upper jaw and mandible, the program sheds light on diverse utilities and advantages. The engaging lectures explore fundamental techniques such as distalization, mesialization, molar intrusion, management of impacted teeth, rapid maxillary expansion (RME), and Class III therapy. Moreover, participants will discover innovative ways to merge clear aligners with skeletal anchorage, expanding the horizons of clear aligner treatments.


The course's practical segment immerses attendees in interactive modules featuring hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on various insertion techniques and the application of mini-implant-supported mechanics, transforming theoretical understanding into practical expertise.


The course concludes with clinical tips for potential problems and a final discussion to provide participants with an opportunity for a comprehensive review and to address any remaining questions.


Orthodontic professionals attending this comprehensive course will emerge equipped with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to proficiently implement skeletal anchorage. This newfound expertise will elevate treatment outcomes and broaden the spectrum of treatment options available to them in orthodontic practice.


Learning Objectives

  • Comprehensive understanding of TADs: Learn about the characteristics and advantages of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in orthodontic treatments, merging theoretical knowledge and practical applications.
  • Proficiency in TAD insertion techniques: Attain expertise in diverse TAD insertion techniques, covering dependable insertion sites crucial for successful orthodontic interventions, through theoretical learning and hands-on practice.
  • Integration into the clinical workflow: Develop a comprehensive approach to integrate TADs seamlessly into clinical workflows, encompassing both analog and digital methodologies, ensuring optimized treatment efficacy.
  • Practical application of skeletal anchorage: Explore practical applications of skeletal anchorage in the upper and lower jaw, gaining immediate integration skills applicable in diverse orthodontic scenarios encountered in daily practice.
  • Combination of TADs with other appliances: Learn the strategic integration of TADs with various appliances, with a specific emphasis on their synergy and effective utilization in combination with clear aligners for managing complex orthodontic cases.
  • Mastering mini-implant supported mechanics: Acquire mastery in fabricating and applying mini-implant supported mechanics, across a spectrum of indications, ensuring effective treatment outcomes and versatility in orthodontic solutions.


Agenda


Day 1

09:00 – 11:00 Lecture:

  • Skeletal Anchorage Systems
  • Insertion sites
  • Clinical Workflows
    • Step-by-step from diagnostics to appliance installation
    • Analog Procedures & Manufacturing
    • Digital treatment planning & CAD/CAM processes

11:30 – 12:30 Lecture:

Upper jaw mechanics I

  • Distalization
  • Mesialization

12:30 – 13:00 Hands-on I:

  • Free & guided insertion exercises
  • Benefit Direct Implant Insertion into metal-printed TPA

14:00 – 15:00 Hands-on II:

  • Bending & installation of a Beneslider

15:00 – 16:00 Lecture:

Upper Jaw Mechanics II

  • Molar intrusion
  • Impacted Teeth

16:30 – 17:30 Hands-on III:

  • Bending a Mini-Mousetrap
  • Palatal cantilever mechanic for impacted teeth

17:30 – 18:00

  • Final discussion


Day 2

09:00 – 10:30 Lecture:

RME & Class III Therapy

  • Biomechanics of MARPE
  • Maxillary protraction
  • Orthopedic Mentoplates

11:00 – 13:00 Lecture:

Skeletal anchorage in the lower jaw

  • Insertion techniques & modes of anchorage
  • Mechanics with Mini-Implants
  • Mentoplates with orthodontic supra constructions

14:00 – 15:30 Hands-on IV:

  • Insertion exercise for interradicular and crystal implants
  • Applying mechanics for direct & indirect anchorage
  • Uprighting mechanics for tipped molars

15:45 – 17:15 Lecture:

Combination of TADs with Aligners

  • Treatment protocols
  • Appliance specifications
  • Clinical cases

17:15 – 17:45 Lecture:

  • Troubleshooting

17:45 – 18:00

  • Final discussion


Contact Hours:

14.0 hrs

Start Time:

Sun, 15 November 2026 , 9:00 AM

Finish Time:

Mon, 16 November 2026 , 6:00 PM

Duration:

Multiple Days

Format:

Hands-on

Language:

English

Venue:

CAPP Events & Training

Address:
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Onyx Tower 2 | Office P204 & P205,
Dubai, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Maximilian Küffer

Dr. Küffer is a talented and accomplished professional at the University of Duesseldorf, Germany. He has a passion for digital treatment planning and CAD/CAM manufacturing of orthodontic appliances, especially in combination with temporary anchorage devices, and is committed to delivering exceptional results.

Dr. Küffer finished his post-graduate in orofacial orthopedics and orthodontics at the University of Duesseldorf. He afterwards stayed at the University to develop new treatment techniques through the improvement and innovation of orthodontic appliances using skeletal anchorage. With excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail, Dr. Küffer teaches dentistry students at the University and has held numerous national and international lectures. Prior to his work at the University of Duesseldorf, Dr. Küffer gained experience while working at the University of Tuebingen and in a resident orthodontic practice in South Germany for several years. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Tuebingen, and is known for his dedication to his work. 

Learning Objectives

  • Comprehensive understanding of TADs: Learn about the characteristics and advantages of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in orthodontic treatments, merging theoretical knowledge and practical applications.
  • Proficiency in TAD insertion techniques: Attain expertise in diverse TAD insertion techniques, covering dependable insertion sites crucial for successful orthodontic interventions, through theoretical learning and hands-on practice.
  • Integration into clinical workflow: Develop a comprehensive approach to integrate TADs seamlessly into clinical workflows, encompassing both analog and digital methodologies, ensuring optimized treatment efficacy.
  • Practical application of skeletal anchorage: Explore practical applications of skeletal anchorage in the upper and lower jaw, gaining immediate integration skills applicable in diverse orthodontic scenarios encountered in daily practice.
  • Combination of TADs with other appliances: Learn the strategic integration of TADs with various appliances, with a specific emphasis on their synergy and effective utilization in combination with clear aligners for managing complex orthodontic cases.
  • Mastering mini-implant supported mechanics: Acquire mastery in fabricating and applying mini-implant supported mechanics, across a spectrum of indications, ensuring effective treatment outcomes and versatility in orthodontic solutions. 

Refund/Cancelation Policy

CONFERENCES, HANDS-ON COURSE AND ALL OTHER EVENTS

A refund of the registration fee will be made as follows: Notification in writing must be received 60 days prior to the event: 50% – excluding VAT, bank charges and other charges relates to the payment. Notification in writing must be received 30 days prior to the event: 25% – excluding VAT, bank charges and other charges relates to the payment. Notification received within less than 30 days prior to the event will result in no refund.


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A refund of the registration fee will be made as follows: 50% refund will be provided (excluding VAT, bank charges and other charges relates to the payment) if CAPP EVENTS & TRAINING receives a notification in writing 3 months prior to the start of the first module. No refund will be given after this date. All notifications must be received in writing.

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