Lesson 1Skin an' soft tissue biomechanics: collagen, elastin, an' agin' changes affectin' thread choiceDis section explain how collagen, elastin, an' age-related dermal an' fat changes affect tissue support, recoil, an' thread performance, guidin' selection of thread type, density, an' vectorin' fi different skin qualities an' degrees of laxity.
Collagen architecture and tensile behaviorElastin, recoil, and skin viscoelasticityIntrinsic and extrinsic aging of facial tissuesMatching thread type to skin thicknessAdapting plans for severe laxity or volume lossLesson 2Material science: PDO, PLLA, PCL thread types—composition, biodegradation timeline, tensile strengthDis section examine PDO, PLLA, an' PCL thread materials, detailin' polymer composition, degradation timelines, tensile strength, an' tissue response, so clinicians can match material properties to patient goals, skin quality, an' longevity expectations.
Polymer composition and manufacturing basicsDegradation timelines and byproduct profilesTensile strength and elasticity comparisonsTissue integration and collagen stimulationSelecting material by patient age and goalsLesson 3Sterilization, storage, an' shelf-life considerations fi thread suppliesDis section review sterilization standards, packagin' integrity, storage conditions, an' shelf-life limits fi PDO, PLLA, an' PCL threads, helpin' clinicians maintain sterility, traceability, an' performance while minimizin' contamination an' product waste.
Sterilization methods and validation basicsPackaging integrity, seals, and sterility indicatorsOptimal storage temperature, light, and humidityReading labels, lot numbers, and expiry datesInventory rotation, documentation, and recallsLesson 4Selectin' thread length, gauge, an' anchor configurations fi lower face an' midfaceDis section cover how fi choose thread length, gauge, an' anchorin' patterns fi lower face an' midface, integratin' vector plannin', entry an' exit points, an' tissue thickness to achieve stable lift while preservin' natural dental-facial harmony.
Assessing facial proportions and laxity patternsSelecting thread length by treatment vectorGauge selection for support vs subtle refinementAnchor placement for jowls and marionette linesMidface vectors and zygomatic anchoring optionsLesson 5Thread design features: monofilament vs barbed/cog, uni- vs bi-directional barbs, cone threads an' anchorsDis section analyze how monofilament, barbed, an' cone threads differ inna structure, grip, an' tissue interaction, an' how barb direction an' anchorin' choices influence lift vectors, stability, an' complication risk inna dental thread liftin'.
Monofilament threads: indications and limitationsCog and barbed threads: mechanics and gripUnidirectional vs bidirectional barb configurationsCone threads and soft tissue anchoring pointsChoosing thread design by treatment indicationLesson 6Nerve anatomy: branches of facial nerve, infraorbital an' mental nerves an' safe corridorsDis section review facial nerve branches, infraorbital an' mental nerves, an' safe corridors fi cannula an' needle passage, enablin' dentists to avoid motor an' sensory injury while plannin' entry points an' thread trajectories inna di lower face.
Main branches of the facial nerve in lower faceInfraorbital nerve course and exit foramenMental nerve anatomy and perioral innervationSurface landmarks for nerve-safe corridorsManaging neuropraxia and nerve irritation risksLesson 7Clinical implications of thread types: lift capacity, inflammatory response, longevity an' touch-up plannin'Dis section integrate how thread design an' material influence lift capacity, inflammatory response, longevity, an' touch-up intervals, helpin' dentists build realistic treatment plans, manage expectations, an' schedule staged or combination therapies.
Lift capacity vs tissue thickness and weightInflammatory response and edema patternsLongevity, resorption, and result fade curvesPlanning touch-ups and maintenance intervalsCombining threads with fillers and toxinsLesson 8Vascular anatomy: facial artery, angular artery, superficial temporal an' mental branches an' danger zonesDis section detail facial an' angular arteries, superficial temporal an' mental branches, an' key danger zones, teachin' dentists to map vascular landmarks, avoid intravascular injury, an' adapt thread vectors to reduce ischemic an' bruisin' complications.
Course of facial and angular arteriesSuperficial temporal and transverse facial vesselsMental artery and perioral vascular patternsHigh-risk zones for thread passageStrategies to minimize vascular complicationsLesson 9Relevant facial anatomy fi thread lifts: superficial fascia, SMAS, platysma, facial fat compartmentsDis section focus pon clinically relevant facial layers fi thread lifts, includin' superficial fascia, SMAS, platysma, an' fat compartments, emphasizin' safe planes, depth control, an' vectors fi lower face an' perioral rejuvenation inna dental practice.
Layered anatomy from skin to deep fasciaSuperficial fascia and SMAS in lower facePlatysma anatomy and cervicomental contourSuperficial and deep facial fat compartmentsSafe thread planes in perioral and jowl areas
