Laboratorial Orthodontics I

Ortodontia Laboratorial I

Course code:9791204

Teresa Luísa Dos Santos Sobral Costa

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

The course aims to enable learning theoretical and practical methods, techniques of manufacture and repair of orthodontic resin self-curing orthodontic wire.
The student must also perform the various elements that may be part of a removable orthodontic appliance, identifying their functions in the mouth.

Syllabus:

THEORETICAL CLASSES

1. Occlusion.
2. Andrews' 6 Keys Occlusion.
3. Types of Malocclusion.
4. Stomatognathic Apparatus: Functional Development Periods.
5. Study Models.
6. Tooth Movement.
7. Protocol Query Orthodontics.
8. Types of Orthodontic Treatment.
9. Biomechanics.
10. Biomechanical Elements: Vestibular Arch, Retention Hooks, Support Base Protrusion Spring, Spring Digital Expansion Screw.
11. Removable Appliances: Hawley, Essix, Schwartz, Fränkel, Twin block, Bionator, Expanders, Magnetic Device, Variations.

LAB PRACTICE CLASSES

The course aims to enable learning of practical methods and techniques of manufacture and repair of orthodontic resin self-curing orthodontic wire. The student must perform the various elements that may be a part of a removable orthodontic appliance, identifying their functions in the mouth. The student must identify and apply Andrews' six keys of occlusion in orthodontic set-up..

Suggested Bibliography:

• Fischer-Brandies H, Stahl ANF (1991) Técnica Ortodoncica-indicaciones y clínica, Ed. Masson.
• Lawson H, Blazuck J (1992) Bench Top Orthodontics, Quintessence Books.
• Proffit WR (2000) Ortodontia Contemporânea, 3rd ed., Ed. Guanabara Koogan.
• Brusola JAC (1991) Ortodontia Clínica, Salvat Ed.
• Ferreira FV (2002) Ortodoncia: Diagnóstico y planificación clínica,Editora Artes Médicas.