The use of mini-screws in orthodontic treatment

The use of mini-screws in orthodontic treatment

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Dr. Robertas Kirlys, Dr. Saulius Žukauskas

23 Oct - 23 Oct, 2026 09:00 - 17:00
EEST
Synapse business center, Vivulskio str. 7, Vilnius, Lithuania
English

Ordoline invites you to join a comprehensive course led by Dr. Saulius Žukauskas and Dr. Robertas Kirlys, focusing on both surgical and orthodontic perspectives in the use of mini-screws.

What you will learn:

  • Philosophy and biomechanical aspects of mini-screws.
  • Safe zones and unsafe anatomical areas when planning the use of mini-screws.
  • Clinical and radiological preparation for mini-screw insertion.
  • Use of interdental, palatal, and aligner mini-screws.
  • Threading of mini-screws in models corresponding to real clinical situations.
  • Model-threaded mini-screw loading systems: clinical application of elastic chains or brace segments.

The number of places is limited.

The course will be held in English.

Price of the course: 399 € + local VAT

The Speaker

Dr. Robertas Kirlys

Dr. Robertas Kirlys

Dr. Robertas Kirlys is a specialist in orthodontics and prosthodontics with more than 15 years of clinical experience and a strong focus on digital treatment planning, aligner therapy, interdisciplinary dentistry, and skeletal anchorage techniques. He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Vilnius University and completed specialist residencies in both Orthodontics and Prosthodontics.

Dr. Kirlys currently practices at Meliva VIC Dentistry Clinics, works as an orthodontist at Ordoline, and lectures internationally on clear aligner therapy, digital workflows, mini-screws, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. He has authored scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and regularly contributes to professional education through courses, webinars, and conferences across Europe. His expertise combines orthodontics, prosthodontics, implant dentistry, and advanced digital technologies to achieve predictable and aesthetically driven treatment outcomes.

Dr. Saulius Žukauskas

Dr. Saulius Žukauskas

Dr. Saulius Žukauskas completed master's studies in dentistry in 2015 at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. This year he also did an internship in the clinic of the Vilnius Implantology Center. In 2018 Saulius completed oral surgery residency at Vilnius University. During 2016-2020 he was Doctoral student of Vilnius University. During 2015-2019 he worked at VŠĮ Vilnius University Hospital Žalgiris clinic in the consultation polyclinic, Oral surgery and pathology sub-department. In 2017 he did an intership at San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid, Spain. PhD thesis defended in September of 2021.  Saulius is member of the Lithuanian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, member of the European Academy of Osseointegration, member of the Association of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgeons of the Baltic States.