Orthodontics II1

Ortodontia II

Course code:9548408

Pedro Manuel Mariano Pereira

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
  • Recognize the difference between the concepts of ideal occlusion and normal occlusion. Learn the interarch and intra-arch characteristics of ideal occlusion.
  • Describe the systems of classification proposed by Angle, Simon and Ackermann-Proffit.
  • Describe the characteristics, prevalence and etiology of malocclusions.
  • Describe the most frequent congenital orofacial anomalies. Know about the prevalence and etiology of the most common craniofacial anomalies.
  • Describe the histophisiological alterations associated with the tooth movement. Understand the mechanisms of biochemical mediation of tooth movement.
  • Recognize the iatrogenic potential of the orthodontic forces.
  • Understand the main types of tooth movement and their respective systems of forces. Understand the importance of anchorage control in orthodontics. Know the properties of the materials most frequently used in orthodontics.
  • Know the orthodontic consultation protocol. Know the specific nature and objectives of the orthodontic diagnosis. Get acquainted and know how to get the necessary information from the diagnostic methods so as to make an orthodontic diagnosis.
  • Become competent to diagnose an orthodontic problem.
  • Become competent to collect the orthodontic records.
  • Get acquainted and know how to interpret the complementary diagnostic methods in orthodontics.
  • Understand the importance of aesthetic facial analysis in the diagnosis and in the orthodontic treatment plan. Know the soft tissue alterations after the orthodontic treatment.
  • Know how to interpret, discuss and criticize a scientific article.
Syllabus:
  1. Concepts of ideal occlusion and normal occlusion.
  2. Classification of malocclusion and glossary of terms.
  3. Etiology and prevalence of malocclusion: Congenital craniofacial anomalies. Skeletal growth disturbances. Dental development disturbances. Functional and parafunctional influence. Interarch anomalies.
  4. Biology of tooth movement.
  5. Biomechanics of tooth movement.
  6. Bases to make a diagnosis: Medical record. Dental impressions, occlusal record and cast cutting. Cast analysis. Photography in Orthodontics. Aesthetic facial analysis. Orthodontic imaging.
  7. Discussion and presentation of a scientific article.
Suggested Bibliography:
  • Proffit WR. (2000). Contemporary Orthodontics. 3rd ed., Saint Louis, Mosby. ISBN 1- 5566-4553-6.
  • Graber T.M., Vanarsdall R.L. & Vig K.W.L. (2005). Orthodontics: Current principles and techniques. 4th ed., Saint Louis, Mosby. ISBN 0- 323-02621-4.
  • McNamara J, Brudon WL, Kokich VG (2001) Orthodontics and Dentofacial Ortopedics. 1st ed., Michigan, Nedddham Press. ISBN: 0-9635022-3-9.
  • Nanda R (2005) Biomechanics and Esthetics Strategies in Clinical Orthodontics. Missouri, Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-7216-0196-0.
  • Velinni-Ferreira F (2008) Ortodontia: Diagnóstico e Planejamento Clínico. 7th ed., São Paulo, Artes Médicas. ISBN: 978-85-7404-003-5.