Understanding the Mechanics of the MDA Appliance

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 370.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
The MDA, Multi Distalizing Arch, is a fixed appliance for distalizing molars. This course shows how the appliance can be used for both the maxilla and mandible as needed with the non distalizing arch used for anchorage. It can be used on adolescents or adults as well as non compliant patients. The mechanics for the MDA are quite simple and easy to perform. There are dozens of appliances for distalization but we prefer to use the MDA for several reasons. It is rare that both sides will require the same amount of distalization and this appliance allows unilateral and bilateral distalization, even different amounts per side during bilateral use. We will demonstrate the technique for doubling the anchorage on the distalized arch which reduces the amount of compliance required. We will also introduce interarch springs that can be ligated in placed in the event of total non compliance. With good compliance, you will see a translation of all the posterior teeth which significantly reduces the time spent with finishing mechanics and we will show how to mechanically retract the teeth during distalization if the teeth are not translating.

We will show the technique and demonstrate how to adapt the MDA for initial seating, initial activation, seating and ligation procedures and periodic adjustments. For clinical application, you will see a completed case presentation of the MDA for correction of a class II dental case from beginning to retention.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Select the proper size appliance
• Adapt the appliance to the individual patient
• Activate, adjust and manage the molar distalization
• Learn the requirements for use, case selection criteria, and post appliance procedures for case completion.

Description of Speaker:
Kay received her Certified Dental Assistant Certificate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975. As a practicing Dental Assistant for more than 40 years, she assisted Dr. Robert Gerety in his Straight-Wire Orthodontic courses for over 30 years, while at the same time teaching her own assistant’s clinical program. Kay has lectured extensively on orthodontic integration and profitability, practice management and marketing, and effective staff utilization. Kay has developed and instructed an in-office program for training Dental Assistants for general dentistry practices. Kay is currently teaching the Robert G. Gerety Comprehensive Orthodontic Program in Tulsa, OK. Kay is an associate member of the American Orthodontic Society, and is an honored recipient of the George R. Roland Award for Outstanding Service to the organization.

Disclosure:
The speaker declares that neither she nor any member of her family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program nor has a financial arrangement with any product or service mentioned in this course. The speaker discloses that she has a financial interest in consulting dental professionals in the subject matter that she is lecturing on.

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