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Biomechanics Fundamentals of Orthodontic Therapy
Connect force systems with planned tooth movement through geometry, anchorage and mechanics design.
With Dr. Giorgio Fiorelli
Course information
Understand the forces before choosing the appliance.
Dr. Giorgio Fiorelli examines orthodontic mechanics through the relationship between forces, moments and tooth movement. Eight recorded webinars connect the underlying principles with bracket positioning, archwire geometry and anchorage decisions.
Study cantilevers, bends, statically determinate systems and skeletal anchorage as parts of a treatment plan. The emphasis is on understanding the forces produced by an activation—not simply reproducing an appliance shape.
Course duration16h 42m
Video curriculum8 lessons
Teaching languageEnglish instruction
Subtitle supportMultilingual options
Streaming qualityFull HD video
Course accessLifetime access
CertificateIncluded after completion
Who this course is for
For orthodontists strengthening their biomechanical reasoning.
Designed for clinicians with an orthodontic foundation who want to examine how appliance activation relates to intended movement and anchorage demands.
Experienced clinicians refining mechanics
Revisit archwire geometry, torque and cantilever design when comparing treatment options.
Clinicians using skeletal anchorage
Connect TAD placement and anchorage choices with the mechanics of the planned movement.
Mechanical reasoning
Start with the movement. Then design the force system.
Appliance shape alone does not explain the forces delivered to a tooth.
Use the lectures to connect a treatment objective with force direction, moments and anchorage requirements. Revisit geometry and activation when assessing why a proposed appliance may produce additional effects.
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Make the relationship between activation, force and tooth movement explicit.
What you’ll learn
Understand what an activation asks the teeth to do.
01
Force-system analysis
Relate forces and moments to translation, rotation and the intended direction of movement.
02
Torque and bracket positioning
Examine how appliance geometry affects the resulting force system.
03
Anchorage decisions
Consider the supporting units and reciprocal effects within a treatment plan.
04
Cantilever mechanics
Review statically determinate systems and the role of cantilevers in movement control.
05
Geometry and bends
Connect wire activation and bracket relationships with the mechanics they produce.
06
Skeletal anchorage
Study TAD-based mechanics in relation to positioning and planned movement.
Geometry and anchorage
Evaluate the mechanics as a connected system.
The course brings together wire bends, cantilevers, bracket positioning and skeletal anchorage. Compare their roles in the force system rather than viewing each as an isolated technique.
- Force and moment relationships
- Cantilever design
- Archwire geometry
- Skeletal anchorage
Course curriculum
8 lessons in a clear sequence.
Review the complete lesson list and available runtimes.
Lesson list8 lessons
- Giorgio Fiorelli — Webinar 1
- Giorgio Fiorelli — Webinar 2
- Giorgio Fiorelli — Webinar 3
- Giorgio Fiorelli — Webinar 4
- Giorgio Fiorelli — Webinar 5
- Giorgio Fiorelli — Webinar 6
- Giorgio Fiorelli — Webinar 7
- Giorgio Fiorelli — Webinar 8
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OrthodonticsYour instructor
Dr. Giorgio Fiorelli
Orthodontist · Orthodontic biomechanics educator
Dr. Giorgio Fiorelli obtained his medical, dental and postgraduate orthodontic qualifications at the University of Siena, Italy. His work focuses on orthodontic biomechanics, segmented arch techniques and adult treatment. He developed the T3do and DMA software for treatment planning and mechanics design, and co-published the Biomechanics in Orthodontics multimedia software with Prof. Birte Melsen.
Your learning experience
A focused reference for orthodontic mechanics.
Eight long-form webinars provide time to follow the reasoning and revisit detailed explanations.
Follow the full discussion
Study each recording in sequence with its DentalEDX runtime shown in the curriculum.
Review offline
Download the videos and included materials for your own study.
Return to the fundamentals
Revisit force systems, geometry and anchorage whenever you need a refresher.
Study at your pace
Pause and continue on desktop, tablet or mobile.
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Connect force systems with planned tooth movement through geometry, anchorage and mechanics design.
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