TADS 360
A two days extensive , extravagant and eruditus symposium held by Department of Orthodontics , Saveetha Dental College in association with Madras Orthodontic Society Group and endorsed by Indian orthodontic society on 30th and 31st march 2021concluded successfully. Inaugural ceremony with the blessing of almighty ,presence of eminent personalities including Dr. Sridevi Padmanabhan - Hon Secretary IOS, Dr Gnana Shanmugam - Convener MOSG, Joint secretary of IOS and esteemed dignitaries of the Department set things in motion.
“TAD 360” did actually rotate and revolved around each aspect of skeletally anchored devices. The program was attended by 100+ registrants across the state and spearheaded by the Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College.
In Eleven elaborate lectures given by eleven veteran and spirited lecturers ,nothing was left undiscussed.From discussing the basics about TADs to highly complex modalities and procedures including TADs were elaborately talked upon. Not an inch of land remained unconquered. Detailed and interactive lectures on imaging modalities for TADs planning and placement , success and stability of TADs ,Bone anchored protraction, use of mini-implants with Damon appliance , bone plates, osseotraction, biomechanical principles , extra radicular screws and skeletally anchored maxillary expansion were given. The programme not only configured the best of national speakers in person for this event, but an international extension of same, with an eminent international speaker was achieved through live webinar.
Putting it all to use, condensing all the learnings into practical use, live demonstration were conducted not for just one , but three different technique sensitive modalities: Infra-zygomatic crest implant, buccal shelf screw and MARPE by the proficient experts in the field.
Series of these enlightening lectures was followed by even more interesting poster competition exclusive on TADs with vivid and informative posters presented by nearly 40 enthusiastic participants in three categories - Clinical, Clinical innovation and Research. Six prize winners were awarded the best poster.
Uncountable efforts of the whole team was truly applauded in the sense of appreciation , attendance and positive remarks of the delegates.
