Orthodontics III
Ortodontia III
Course code:9548503
Hélder José Nunes da Costa
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
- Know how to diagnose orthodontic problem and the ideal time for their treatment.
- Describe the constitutional elements of orthodontics appliances. Recognize the possibilities and limitations of removable appliances relative to fixed orthodontic appliances.
- Describe the three-dimensional control of tooth movement.
- Know the main indications for interceptive orthodontic treatment.
- Understand the etiology and prevalence of frequent dental inclusions.
- Know the possibilities and limitations of combined orthodontic and surgical treatment. Describe the specifics of diagnosis in surgical cases. Understand the objectives of pre surgical orthodontic treatment.
- Identify the main factors involved in the relapse of orthodontic treatment. Know common appliances used during the retention phase.
Syllabus:
- Orthodontics appliances.
- Functional periods of the masticatory organ.
- Interceptive orthodontic.
- Corrective orthodontic treatment including transverse changes in occlusion, class I Malocclusion, class II/1 Malocclusion, class II/2 Malocclusion, class III Malocclusion, vertical changes of occlusion, and dental inclusions.
- Orthodontic-surgical treatment.
- Retention and relapse.
- Interdisciplinary orthodontic treatment.
- Orthodontic cephalometry.
- Urgency in orthodontics.
- Presentation and discussion of scientific papers.
Suggested Bibliography:
- Proffit W (2000) Contemporary Orthodontics. 3rd ed., Elsevier Mosby, St. Louis. ISBN: 1-55664-553-8
- Jacobson A, Jacobson RL (2006) Radiographic Cephalometry: from basics to 3D imaging. 2nd ed., Quintessence, Chicago. ISBN: 0-86715-461-6
- Slavicek R (2006) The masticatory organ: functions and dysfunctions. 2nd ed., Gamma Dental Edition, Klosterneuburg. ISBN: 3-9501261-1-2