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DAY 2 - CONFERENCE SPEAKER

Dr Mah Eng Ching
■ BDS(Malaya), DDS(Bristol, England)
■ FDS(RCS Edinburgh), FDS(RCS England), MOrth(RCS Edinburgh)
■ MFDS(RCS England), MOrth(RCS England)

Orthodontic treatment has historically relied on patient compliance and
extraoral devices like headgear to achieve desired tooth movements,
often leading to limitations such as discomfort, compliance issues, and
unpredictable results. However, in recent years, the use of miniscrews has
emerged as a paradigm shift in orthodontics, offering an alternative to
conventional mechanics for anchorage control.

Miniscrews provide absolute anchorage, minimizing unwanted tooth
movement and maximizing treatment efficiency. They offer us the
ability to achieve desired treatment outcomes that were previously not
possible with conventional mechanics. In this lecture, attendees will gain
insights into the speaker's firsthand experiences learning the potential of
miniscrews. Through real-world case studies, the speaker will showcase
the versatility of miniscrews in addressing challenging orthodontic cases
and navigating complexities encountered in transferred cases.

By harnessing the power of miniscrews, we can achieve predictable
results, improve treatment efficiency, and enhance patient satisfaction.
Miniscrews represent a revolutionary tool in orthodontic practice, offering
a new approach to anchorage control and expanding the possibilities for
orthodontic treatment.

Speaker’s Lecture :
Miniscrews: The Game-Changer in Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment has historically relied on patient compliance and
extraoral devices like headgear to achieve desired tooth movements,
often leading to limitations such as discomfort, compliance issues, and
unpredictable results. However, in recent years, the use of miniscrews has
emerged as a paradigm shift in orthodontics, offering an alternative to
conventional mechanics for anchorage control.

Miniscrews provide absolute anchorage, minimizing unwanted tooth
movement and maximizing treatment efficiency. They offer us the
ability to achieve desired treatment outcomes that were previously not
possible with conventional mechanics. In this lecture, attendees will gain
insights into the speaker's firsthand experiences learning the potential of
miniscrews. Through real-world case studies, the speaker will showcase
the versatility of miniscrews in addressing challenging orthodontic cases
and navigating complexities encountered in transferred cases.

By harnessing the power of miniscrews, we can achieve predictable
results, improve treatment efficiency, and enhance patient satisfaction.
Miniscrews represent a revolutionary tool in orthodontic practice, offering
a new approach to anchorage control and expanding the possibilities for
orthodontic treatment.

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