Speaker

Professor Carlos Flores-Mir

Topic

Tackling the Brodie Bite: Overcoming the Challenges

Abstract

Although Brodie bites are relatively rare malocclusions, they pose considerable difficulties in effective management. Timely diagnosis is critical, as treatment is significantly less complex in the early stages. As craniofacial growth progresses, managing these cases becomes increasingly challenging. This presentation will examine a range of Brodie bite cases, showcasing varying levels of complexity and illustrating diverse orthodontic treatment strategies from deciduous to permanent dentition, addressing issues from single-tooth involvement to compromised quadrants. We will delve into mechanical treatment alternatives, including standard fixed appliances and the strategic application of skeletal anchorage, depending on the specific type of Brodie bite. 3D asymmetry animations will be utilized to enhance understanding. The overarching conclusion is that Brodie bites require immediate attention upon identification. The fundamental takeaway is that early intervention is crucial, as normal craniofacial development will not resolve this malocclusion and, in fact, will likely compound the problem.

Biography

Professor Carlos is a distinguished orthodontist and academic with a career marked by significant contributions to research, education, and clinical practice. He holds a Tenured Professorship at the University of Alberta, where he also serves as Senior Director of Graduate Studies at the School of Dentistry (since March 2020) and Graduate Orthodontic Program Director (since July 2010). In addition to his academic roles, Professor Carlos maintains an extramural orthodontic practice in Edmonton, Alberta, and holds Visiting Professorships at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas and Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru, and Universidad de Sevilla in Spain. Professor Carlos earned his DDS, Certificate in Orthodontics, MSc in Stomatology, and DSc in Stomatology from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in orthodontics at the University of Alberta in 2005. His dedication to advancing orthodontic knowledge globally is evident in his editorial roles as Associate Editor for The Angle Orthodontist (since April 2012) and Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research (since May 2020). He co-edited MARPE: Expanding the Limits of Orthodontics and authored 11 book chapters on Evidence-Based Dentistry. With 479 peer-reviewed articles and commentaries/editorials, his work is highly influential, reflected in his Field-Weighted Citation Impact of 1.26, an H-index of 58, and over 11,500 citations. Professor Carlos combines his passion for travel with his academic pursuits, often extending his conference trips to explore the cities he visits.