Interproximal Reduction Course
London | Londec | Saturday 28th | September 2024
About the course
Safe and Predictable IPR
The course covers the following and is focused on hands-on:
Role of IPR
Anatomical and physiological considerations
Anterior and posterior IPR - strips, discs, reciprocating saw, bur
Planning IPR
Stability and evidence
Theory | Practice | Master
This 1-day intensive IPR course is designed to encompass all aspects of IPR including hands-on use of manual strips, discs, reciprocating saws and burs on phantom heads. We explain and demonstrate how to plan and stage IPR for both aligner and fixed appliances, with theory and an evidenced based approach. The course covers common challenges faced by both new and experienced clinicians and how it can be avoided.
Farooq Ahmed
Specialist and Consultant Orthodontist
Farooq Ahmed is a consultant orthodontist at Guy’s Hospital and specialist orthodontist in private practice at Treehouse Dental in North London. Farooq is the lead for Aligner Training at Guy’s Hospital and a committee member of the British Orthodontic Society’s Clinical Governance Group. He is an editorial board member of Seminars In Orthodontics Journal and is a reviewer for the Journal of Orthodontics and the Angle Orthodontist.
He hosts a podcast and blog - Orthodontics In summary, in which he summarises key lectures, and interviews prominent orthodontists. His blog covers clinical topics as well as reviews of courses and products.
The IPR Story
I started using IPR in 2015 in both hospital and private practice settings. Historically I only used handstrips but as my case load increased it was taking too long and I would shy away from larger IPR. I moved on to using motorised IPR, however, I realised that they had the potential to create clinical issues. From trial and clinical errors, I developed my own protocol for the full range of IPR techniques to deliver IPR in a way which was safe and predictable.
In 2021, I developed a hands-on course for the trainees. It has since evolved into a full-day course, with time focused on hands-on practice on phantom heads. The course gives time to practice, make mistakes and learn from them. There is a dedicated session on planning IPR and is a theme which runs throughout the day. I have launched this course to help others carry out safe and predictable IPR.
So that's it folks, if you are interested please let me and the team know and I look forward to seeing you soon!
