Orthodontics II

Ortodontia II

Curse code:9548408

Pedro Manuel Mariano Pereira

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

• Recognize the difference between the concepts of ideal and normal occlusion
• Describe the systems of malocclusion classification
• Describe the characteristics, prevalence and etiology of malocclusions
• Describe the histophisiological alterations associated with the tooth movement
• Recognize the iatrogenic potential of the orthodontic forces
• Understand the main types of tooth movement. Understand the importance of anchorage control in orthodontics. Know the properties of the materials most frequently used in orthodontics
• Know the orthodontic consultation protocol
• Become competent to diagnose an orthodontic problem
• Become competent to collect the orthodontic records
• Get acquainted and know how to interpret the complementary diagnostic methods in orthodontics
• Understand the importance of aesthetic facial analysis in the diagnosis and in the orthodontic treatment plan

Syllabus:

1. Concepts of ideal occlusion and normal occlusion
2. Classification of malocclusion and glossary of terms
3. Etiology and prevalence of malocclusion
4. Congenital craniofacial anomalies
5. Skeletal growth disturbances
6. Dental development disturbances
7. Functional and parafunctional influence
8. Interarch anomalies
9. Biology of tooth movement
10. Biomechanics of tooth movement
11. Bases to make a diagnosis
12. Medical record
13. Dental impressions, occlusal record and cast cutting
14. Cast analysis
15. Photography in Orthodontics
16. Aesthetic facial analysis
17. Orthodontic Imaging
18. Discussion and presentation of a scientific article

Suggested Bibliography:

• Proffit WR. (2000) Contemporary Orthodontics, 3rd ed., Saint Louis, Mosby. ISBN 1- 5566-4553-6
• Graber TM, Vanarsdall RL, Vig KWL. (2005) Orthodontics: Current principles and techniques. 4th ed., Saint Louis, Mosby. ISBN 0- 323-02621-4
• McNamara JR, James A, et al. (2001) Orthodontics and Dentofacial Ortopedics. Michigan, Nedddham Press. ISBN 0-9635022-3-9
• Nanda R. (2005) Biomechanics and Esthetics Strategies in Clinical Orthodontics. Missouri, Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-0196-0
• Velinni-Ferreira F. (2008) Ortodontia: Diagnóstico e Planejamento Clínico. 7ed., São Paulo, Artes Médicas. ISBN 978-85-7404-003-5