Fundamentals in Orthodontics

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The focus of this block is to provide the first-year orthodontic resident with an overall understanding of the orthodontic discipline from diagnosis and treatment planning, to treatment mechanics, assessment of treatment outcome and orthodontic retention by first understanding the historical development of this profession in the context of current technological advances. Concepts and theories in growth and development of the dentofacial complex will be reviewed and will serve as foundational knowledge in the discussion of treatment timing of various skeletal abnormalities and dental malocclusions as supported by evidence from peer- reviewed publications. Clinical and radiographic evaluation of the orthodontic problem will be extensively discussed. Cephalometric analysis using skeletal landmarks and planes will be performed; emphasis will be placed on the Steiner Analysis. Dental malocclusion, Angle’s classification, mixed dentition analysis and space management in the mixed dentition will be reviewed. The biology of tooth movement including force systems and anchorage control will be introduced; these biomechanical concepts will be applied in the discussion of how removable, fixed appliances, clear aligner therapy, orthodontic wires and accessories elicit tooth movement. Orthodontic retention and assessment of treatment outcomes will be detailed.