Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning I

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This course is designed to prepare the Orthodontic resident in the processes of taking and analyzing diagnostic records, clinical evaluation and in conjunction with the patient’s medical and dental history, be able to design a problem list and treatment ob jectives. An intense review of the literature will support the decision-making process and scientific articles will be assigned on each session. The didactic experience will be performed through daily seminars or conferences during the month of July and seminars during the First Semester. Grading System: Passed (P), Fail (F) ORTO 9106 - Principles of Biomechanics in Orthodontics. One (1) credit. The course will have a one-year (two semesters; approximately 50% of the material will be covered in each semester) length. It is designed for the First-Year Orthodontic graduate students. In depth review of several topics related to the general area of biomechanical principles necessary to perform orthodontic tooth general movements is expected.