with Dr Adith Venugopal
In this comprehensive lecture, I will delve into the intricate relationship between molars, vertical positioning and final facial aesthetics. With an exploration of procedures involving TADs, I will demonstrate innovative methods for managing vertical dimensions, rotating occlusal planes, and ensuring optimal final aesthetics. Emphasis is also placed on the significance of biomechanical strategies to flatten the deep curve of Spee in various facial patterns, highlighting its profound impact on vertical dimensions.
Furthermore, the lecture delves into the nuanced topic of smile aesthetics, offering a biomechanical approach to treatment: be it a gummy smile in a class II or limited upper incisal display in a class III patient. A focal point is the deliberate counterclockwise rotation of the jaw in Class II patients with a steep mandibular plane to achieve ideal facial proportions. Throughout the presentation, scientific evidence underscores each aspect, providing a comprehensive understanding of the biomechanical considerations essential to achieve optimal facial aesthetics.
Dr Adith Venugopal is a registered specialist orthodontist currently working as a senior lecturer in orthodontics at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor and clinical instructor of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at the University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Dr Adith Venugopal was previously in a private practice at Pachem Dental Hospital, Phnom Penh, where he practiced exclusive Labial, Lingual & Aligner therapy.
Dr Adith Venugopal has completed his Ph.D. in Orthodontics from Kyungpook National University, South Korea under the eminent Prof Hee-Moon Kyung. He has completed his Clinical M.S. with an Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Orthodontics from the University of the East (2014), Manila. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (B.D.S.) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India.
Adith Venugopal has authored more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed international journals and has published extensively in high-impact international journals. He has been an invited keynote speaker at many orthodontic congresses and has held courses and workshops on TAD-based biomechanics all around the globe to reach high standards in clinical, research and teaching skills.
He is a contributing editor for the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics and Assistant editor for the APOS trends in Orthodontics. He is also on the editorial board of Orthotown, a US based orthodontic magazine, and Scientific Reports, a Nature portfolio journal. He is currently the youngest fellow of two prestigious institutions, namely the International College of Dentists & the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is also a fellow and member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Glasgow & Edinburgh.