WHAT IS THE MEAW TECHNIQUE The Meaw orthodontic technique was created by Prof. Sadao Sato, Professor in Orthodontics at the Department of Craniomandibular Growth and Development at Yokosuka University - Kanagawa - Japan. The focus of Prof. Sato's teaching is the diagnosis and orthodontic treatment of complex malocclusions by controlling the occlusal plane with the Multiloop Edgewise Arch Wire (MEAW). COS'È LA TECNICA MEAW In order to make a correct diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan, is important to recognize the characteristics of malocclusion and to understand the key role of occlusion and its genesis. With this approach the orthodontist is able to treat many dysfunctions of the masticatory system, without surgical and/or extractive approach. WHAT IS THE MEAW TECHNIQUE
The occlusal plane is in fact one of the most important
functional parameters of the masticatory organ. The jaw functionally adapts to this plane, so any change will follow the positions of the jaw and the relationship with the skeletal frame (Denture Frame). So the Meaw can be consider as orthognathic and not simply orthodontic treatment if associated with the Meaw arch. COS'È LA TECNICA MEAW WHAT IS THE MEAW TECHNIQUE
The Meaw technique can be used in the treatment of patients
with TMD and in all cases in which prosthetic rehabilitation is associated to the orthognathic problems. Moreover could be treated all the cases with "high" algic symptomatology like headache, TMD pain, cervical spine instability, problems of swallowing, motor instability (small vertigo), Eagle syndrome etc. The diagnostic criteria COS'È of the treatment LA TECNICA MEAW is based on the principles of clinical functional analysis: - Gnatological examination (according to R. Slavicek); - Examination of the arches in the articulator, in Reference Position; - Electronic condylography; - Cephalometry proposed by Prof. Sadao Sato. WHAT IS THE MEAW TECHNIQUE
The criteria of the therapy is divided in two large types: high
or low angle and, in skeletal class I-II-III, with or without crowding. The application Meaw technique is based on the analysis of the inclination of the occlusal plane and the later discrepancy that Meaw can correct. The flexed extension of the skull is at the basis of the interpretation of the degree of the occlusal plane inclination COS'È with theLAconsequent TECNICA MEAWmandibular repositioning in facial growth. WHAT IS THE MEAW TECHNIQUE
MEAW is a very effective and innovative orthodontic
technique, with great potential, that finds particular indication in complex cases, TMJ cases, or surgical cases. The "key point" of this approach consists in modifying the inclination of the occlusal plane with standard Edgewise multi-brackets equipment with 018 × 025 slot, and coordinated arches made of blue Elgiloy wire 016 x 022. The L loops fromCOS'È LA TECNICA the mesial MEAW to the second molar of the canine gives great elasticity to the wire and, in association with the introduction of folds of 1 ° -2 ° -3 ° order, allows intrude or extrude or torque and uprighting to change the occlusal plane WHAT IS THE MEAW TECHNIQUE
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The original diagnostic procedure underlying the MEAW
technique is in agreement with the Slavicek school, based on the use of axiography, cephalometry and assembly in an individual articulator. The key concept of the axiography establishes that, through the primary localization of the hinge axis, it is possible to trace translational guides, not influenced by the rotation during the movements. This concept of a co-linear path to the axis, was presented by Prof. Slavicek in 1976. WHAT IS THE MEAW TECHNIQUE
Eliminating the distortion due to movements with a rotation
combined with translation, is also possible to compare the paths and therefore the useful for diagnostics. The axiography, carried out with a para-occlusal clutch, register the condylar movements of protrusion, retrusion, right and left mediotrusion. Chewing, phonation, swallowing, COS'È LA bruxism TECNICA MEAW and evaluating joint behavior can be also visualized by electronic tracing. The axis orbital plane, defined by R. Slavicek as the individual plane of the patient, can be transferred in the lateral cephalometry and in the articulator, in order to establish the equivalent plane and kinematic movements. WHY USE THE MEAW TECHNIQUE
Why use the MEAW technique:
• Predictable orthodontic treatment in complex cases; • Success in the treatment of dysfunctional patients; • Non-traumatic treatment: No orthognathic surgery and premolar extraction; • Orthodontic treatment that requires only a few months of management and stable life-long; • Innovative early COS'È treatment, with a strong LA TECNICA MEAW impact on skeletal growth; • Orthodontic treatment that avoids extra-oral forces and removable appliance; • Effective treatment in sleep and breathing problems; • Improves posture problems and symptoms of the ANS; • Improves the overall quality of life of patients. Types of malocclusions treatment and stability: • Open bite malocclusions; • Complex Skeletal Class III cases; • Complex Skeletal Class II cases; • Severe crowding; • Mandibular Lateral Deviation MLD; • TMJ dysfunction.
THE ADVANTAGES OF MEAW TECHNIQUE
The MEAW technique offers several advantages for the
patient: • Avoid the orthognathic surgery; • Avoid the premolar extraction; • Avoid extra-oral forces; • Reduce the time of treatment; • Allows excellent aesthetics and functional results: COS'È LA TECNICA MEAW FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PROF. SATO's COS'È LA TECNICACOURSE MEAW ORGANIZATIONAL SECRETARIAT P&P Service Event Organizers Srl Via Savoia, 80 00198 Roma Tel. +39 06 85358488 | Fax +39 0683700515 E-mail: info@pp-dental.com
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