Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment III

Catalog description

This clinical and seminar course provides the orthodontic residents the knowledge and experience for the treatment of patients of all ages with a variety of contemporary orthodontic techniques or philosophy. This course includes a rotation with the AU Craniofacial Anomalies Team in which they examine and evaluate patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies, discuss treatment options, and render patient care where appropriate. This course is intended to strengthen the second year orthodontic resident’s knowledge base in the basic principles of occlusion and the classification, diagnosis, and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), the use of dentofacial orthopedics in orthodontics, and treatment planning and treatment coordination for the patient who requires the support of multiple specialists or disciplines to resolve the patient’s treatment needs. Lab Hours: 24 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type (Primary): Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.