All About Torques In Orthodontics - Dentistry eBooks

Course Overview

Presented by Dr. Kleber Meireles, this course tackles one of orthodontics' most technically demanding topics: torque control. Rather than treating torque as a single mechanical adjustment, the course positions it as the link between diagnosis and biomechanics — showing how a treatment plan's diagnostic goals translate into specific wire and bracket decisions.

The curriculum is organized into three progressive modules. It begins with the fundamentals of tooth movement and the mechanics of "the couple," then moves into a detailed look at rectangular wires, distinguishing real torque from relative torque. The final module applies these concepts clinically, covering torque management in Class II and Class III cases, biprotrusion and open bite cases, and individual and finishing torques.

Across 9 videos and roughly 6.5 hours, the course is built to give orthodontists a precise, mechanics-based understanding of torque rather than a set of rule-of-thumb adjustments.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamentals of tooth movement and torque mechanics
• Distinguishing real torque from relative torque in rectangular wires
• Managing torque in Class II and Class III cases
• Torque considerations in biprotrusion and open bite cases
• Individual and finishing torque adjustments

Who Is This Course For?

• Orthodontists
• Dentists practicing orthodontic biomechanics

Course Details

• Instructor: Dr. Kleber Meireles
• Course format: Digital video course, 3 modules
• Number of videos: 9
• Duration: 6 hours 22 minutes