eDUCATION
An advanced diagnostic center equipped with 3D and 4D technology to guide your clinical decisions.
mandibular position before expansion
Course Objectives
By the end of this 2-day program participants will:
* Understand mandibular position as the primary driver of airway , joint , muscle, and dental balance.
* Learn how to diagnose growth patterns ( kids, teens, adults)
* Define when to expand, reposition, or stabilize first
* Identify joint pathology vs. adaptive compensation
* Construct a physiologic mandibular position (constructive bite)
* Apply a clear sequence : Orthopedic phase - Orthodontic phase
Core Principle of the Course
"You don't decide expansion first - you decide mandibular position first".
This defines:
* Amount of expansion
* Direction of growth
* Occlusal plane orientation
* Stability results
Course Structure Overview
Day 1 : Focus population
Opening paradigm shift
Growth, airway , development in kids & teenagers
* The Airway - Joint- Muscle - Teeth system
* Mandible as the driver of adaptation
* Why expansion without mandibular positioning is not ideal.
* Key concept : Downward & forward facial growth, vertical control via first molars
* Creation of eruption space (Planas Concepts)
* Development of occlusal plane
*Integration of : Dr. Pedro Planas and Dr. Sadao Sato
Records Required
* 7 steps of Diagnostic
Hands-on demo
* Direct Tracks of Planas
* Vertical growth guidance
* Functional orthopedic appliance
* Introduction to aligners in orthopedics
Treatment Protocol
Classify growth pattern, evaluate TMJ condition, determine mandibular position (adaptive vs. displaced), construct constructive bite, combine with expansion if needed, control occlusal plane.
JULY 10-11, 2026
MANDIBLE FIRST
A comprehensive training focused on the role of the mandible in airway, occlusion, and facial development.
Jaw Motion Tracking: From Collection to Implementation
Traces Interpretation
Traces Interpretation
2-Day Intensive Program
This course is designed to train clinicians and technicians to move beyond data collection into true clinical execution using jaw motion tracking technology.
Scanning Strategies
Traces Interpretation
Participants will learn how to capture and analyze mandibular movements using axiography and jaw tracking systems, interpret motion trajectories, and identify the origin of dysfunction—whether dental, muscular, joint-related, or postural.
Recordings
The program focuses on transforming dynamic data into actionable treatment decisions. Attendees will integrate jaw motion records within a complete diagnostic workflow, following a structured approach aligned with the 7 Steps of Diagnostics and full data integration.
Exocad
A key component of the course is implementation: how to apply this information in real clinical scenarios. This includes digital planning strategies, appliance design, and full integration into restorative workflows using Exocad protocols.
Nemotec
By the end of the course, participants will understand not only how to “see” mandibular dynamics, but how to use that information to guide treatment with precision and predictability.
Personalized teaching
Co-Instructor: Ricardo Dominguez — Director of Technology, Aurum Group
education by life phase
Kids
Teens and Adults
Teens and Adults
Form Follows Function
* Mandible First Concept
* Growth guidance
* Early intervention
* Functional development
Teens and Adults
Teens and Adults
Teens and Adults
Facial Growth Assistance
* Rapid Expansion Programs
* Mandible-First Concepts
* Sato Orthodontics
* Airway-driven planning
Adults
Teens and Adults
Adults
Occlusion Restorative Integration
* Orthodontics + Restorative
* Occlusion + function
* Full rehabilitation
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