Mirabella Orthodontic Program 2025-2026

Dr. Davide MIRABELLA

• Dental Degree (DDS) 1989 University of Catania Certificate in Orthodontics 1993 University of Washington (Seattle,Wa).
• Master of Science in Dentistry 1993 University of Washington (Seattle,Wa).
• From 1994 practice limited to orthodontics in Catania.
• Adjunct Professor 2003 Dept of Orthodontics University of Ferrara.
• President 2015 Italian Academy of Orthodontics.
• Speaker at national and international orthodontic meetings.
• Author of publications in national and international orthodontic journals.
• 1-year Postdoctoral Program in Lingual Orthodontics 1995 University of Cagliari.
• Specialist in Orthodontics (Italian Degree) 2000 University of Cagliari.
• Active Member of SIDO, International Member of AAO and Founder Member of SIAD (Italian Straight Wire Society) and Accademia Italiana di Ortodonzia.
• Former Active Member Angle Society of Europe.
• Practice limited to orthodontics.

Dr. Enzo PASCIUTI

• Graduated Dentistry in 2004 at the University of Milan with a thesis “self-ligating equipment in the context of orthognatic treatment”
• Specialized in “Clinical Orthodontics” at the University of Milan in the academic year 2004/2005.
• Specialized in “Straight Wire and Self Ligating Methodologies for orthodontic purposes” at the University of Milan in the academic year 2005/2006.
• Specialized in Orthodontics with honors in 2007 at the University of Milan with a thesis “Comparative Analysis of three methods for the identification of the orthopedic – functional treatment timing”.
• Lecturer for the Specialization Courses in Orthodontics at the University of Milan since 2005.
• Adjunct Professor in “MBT Technique” at the School of Specialization in Orthodontics at the University of Milan since 2009. SIDO partner since 2007.
• Tutor and lecturer at the theoretical and practical annual course “The MBT System: the foundation and philosophy of MBT, the evolution towards low-friction devices” held by Dr. Mirabella in Milan since 2009.

Dr. Luca LOMBARDO

• Dean of Ferrara University and Head of the Department of Orthodontics
• After earning a the degree in dentistry at the University of Palermo in 2004, Dr. Lombardo specialized in orthodontics at the University of Ferrara in 2007. He continued there as a research fellow until 2011 and has been an adjunct professor since 2010.
• Author of journal publications and speaker at national and international conferences.
• Served as president of the Italian Association of Specialists in
  Orthodontics.
• Currently president of the Italian Association of Lingual Orthodontics and the elected President of the Italian Academy of Orthodontics since 2018.
• A researcher at Ferrara University and member of the European Board of Orthodontics since 2012.
• An active member of SIDO, AIDOR, WSLO.

Dr. Gabriella GIUNTA

• Graduated with honors in Medicine and Surgery in 1995, and with honors in Dentistry in 2003 at the University of Naples Federico II.
• Specialist in Orthodontics at the University of Ferrara in 2008.
• Master Degree, in 2012, in TMD at the University of Naples Federico II.
• Instructor and lecturer at the Annual Course held by Dr. Mirabella since 2012.
• Adjunct Professor at the Department of Orthodontics University of Catania.
• Practice limited to orthodontics and cranio-mandibular disorders.

Dr. Delia TIGOIU

• Gratuated Dentistry in 2000 at the “Carol Davila” University in Bucharest and became a specialist in orthodontics in 2004.
• Translated the first Orthodontic specialized publication written by Dr. Richard P. McLaughlin & Dr. John Bennett).
• Member of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS), European Society for Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO), World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO), Tweed Foundation (Arizona, USA) and an instructor for the Tweed Foundation Course in Romania since 2009.
• Practice limited to orthodontics and cranio-mandibular disorders.

Module I – July 17-19, 2025

Dr. Davide MIRABELLA  – SWM® Introduction

Straight Wire Technique

• Historical review
• Andrews Six Keys to Normal Occlusion
• Pre-adjusted appliances: Tip, Torque, In-Out, Distal Offset

From SWA to SWM®

• Bracket Prescription: The advantages of MBT®/SWM®
• Proposed changes
• Versatility of SWM® prescription

Bracket Placement

• SWM® Positioning Chart
• Individualized Positioning Chart
• Clinical tips
• Bonding and banding procedures
• Bonding and banding adhesives

Treatment Mechanics

• Light forces and Anchorage Control
• Lacebacks, Bendbacks, Tiebacks
• Advantages and clinical applications

SWM®: the four stages of orthodontic treatment

• Aligning: Check-List
• Leveling: Check-List
• Working: Check-List
• Finishing: Check-List

Arch Wires

• What alloys should we use?
• Arch Form and Coordination
• Suggested arch wire sequence
• Una-Form: a newly proposed arch form based on research evidences

Hands-on

• Bracket placement
• Lacebacks, Bendbacks, Tiebacks
• Archwire managment

Module II – September 12-14, 2025

Dr. Enzo PASCIUTI – From Diagnosis to Treatment Plan

First Visit

• Anamnesis
• Diagnostic records
• X-Rays
• Photos

Aesthetic Analysis

• Arnett and Sarver principles
• Frontal-view Analysis
• Profile Analysis

Model Analysis

• Tooth size discrepancy (Bolton Index)
• Dento-alveolar discrepancy (space analysis)
• Dento-alveolar disarmonies

Cephalometric Analysis

• McLaughlin Cephalometric Analysis
• NHP and Cephalometrics
• Soft-Tissue Cephalometric Analysis

Guided Treatment Planning (GTP)

• Treatment Objectives
• Diagnostic Dental VTO
• Problem List with Treatment Alternatives
• Therapeutic Dental VTO

Hands-on

• Model Analysis
• Cephalometric Analysis
• VTO

Module III – March 13-15, 2026

Dr. Enzo PASCIUTI – Treatment of Class I Malocclusions, Transverse Discrepancies and Deep-bite

Treatment of Angle Class I

• Extraction or dental expansion: an overview
• Space closure using Sliding Mechanics
• Mixed dentition cases: how to manage severely crowded patients
• Presentation of Clinical Cases

Transverse Discrepancies

• Dental and skeletal components of transverse malocclusions
• Dental and skeletal midlines: diagnostic role
• The importance of the Curve of Wilson
• Maxillary Expansion: dental, skeletal, surgical
• Timing of maxillary expansion
• Dental and Skeletal Effects
• Presentation of Clinical Cases

Treatment of Vertical Discrepancies (Deep-bite)

• Skeletal and dental deep-bite
• Bite openings curves
• Bite planes and bite ramps
• Vertical growth modifications
• Presentation of Clinical Cases

Finishing Hands-on

• First Order Bends
• Second Order Bends
• Third Order Bends

Module IV – TBD

Dr. Luca LOMBARDO – Treatment of Class II Malocclusions, Impacted Canines and TADs

Treatment of Angle Class II

• Craniofacial Growth: an overview
• Early treatment: advantages and disadvantages
• Orthopaedic treatment and functional therapy
• Distalizing mechanics and Dento-alveolar treatments
• Extraction patterns: biomechanical strategies and esthetics
• Presentation of Clinical Cases

Aligner Therapy

• Case selection
• Potential and limitations of aligners
• Treatment of growing patients
• Clinical management
• Treatment of complex cases by hybrid approach

Treatment of Impacted Canines

• Diagnosis with OPT, CT, CBCT
• Managment of palatally and bucally impacted canines

TADs

• Insertion sites
• Surgical Procedure
• Clinical case discussion

Hands-on

• How to adjust a Klohen Bow
• Mouse-trap bend

Module V – September 3-5, 2026

Dr. Davide MIRABELLA – Dr. Gabriella GIUNTA – Treatment of Open-bite, Class III Malocclusions and Interdisciplinary Approach

Treatment of Vertical Discrepancies (Open-bite)

• Skeletal and dental open-bite: differential diagnosis
• Vertical growth control
• Tongue crib: when to use it
• RPE with Bite-Block
• Surgical options
• Presentation of Clinical Cases

Treatment of Angle Class III

• Craniofacial growth: an overview
• Early treatment: advantages and disadvantages
• Orthopaedic treatment: Protraction Mask
• Dento-alveolar treatment
• Extraction patterns: biomechanical strategies and aesthetics
• Surgical options
• Presentation of Clinical Cases

Concepts of Smile Aesthetics

• Dental Proportions
• Gingival Architecture
• Smile’s aesthetic features

Dental Anomalies: number and shape

• Open or close the space?
• Timing of implant placement
• The optimal biomechanics to open the space
• Veneering a tooth: what an orthodontist should know?

The Ortho-Restorative Patient

• The Biologic width
• Uneven gingival margin and crown length: Differential diagnosis
• Uneven gingival margin and crown length: Orthodontic treatment
• Uneven gingival margin and crown length: Interdisciplinary treatment
• Orthodontic treatment in the multiple missing posterior teeth patient

The Ortho-Perio Patient

• Altered active/passive eruption: what an orthodontist should know
• Orthodontic treatment in the compromised periodontal patient
• Piezosurgery: its application to enhance orthodontic treatment

Orthodontic Implant Site Development

• What an orthodontist should know on bone biology
• Surgical approach Vs OISD: advantages and disadvantages
• Orthodontic Implant Site Development in the 3 planes of space: horizontal, vertical and linguo-labial orthodontic movement
• OISD: a systemized clinical protocol

The Gummy Smile – presented by Dr. Gabriella GIUNTA

• What is a Gummy Smile? What is the “ideal”?
• Diagnostic Criteria and Orthodontic Clinical Strategies
• Perio-Restorative Clinical Strategies
• Orthognathic-Surgical Clinical Strategies