Curriculum
Orthodontics
Third Year, BDS
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1. | Introduction To Orthodontics and History of Orthodontics
*Definition |
1. Explain what is orthodontics. And why we need to undergo Orthodontic treatment. 2. Identify aims and objectives of Orthodontic Treatment. 3. What are the changes brought about by Orthodontic treatment i.e Orthodontic and Orthopedic changes. 4. Understanding the concept of different branches of orthodontics. 5. Brief History showing the Evolution of Orthodontics from ancient times till today. 6. Various Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances available for various malocclusions. |
To cover: 1. Definition of Orthodontics as per BSSO. And importance of Orthodontic treatment in patients. 2.Consequences of untreated orthodontic treatment inpatients. 3.Jacksons triad of aims and objectives of orthodontics. 4. Scope of Orthodontic treatment i.e Changes in skeletal and soft tissues brought about by treatment. 5. Branches of orthodontics and their role in correction of malocclusion. 6. Historical background of Orthodontics.
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1. Didactic Lecture & PPT 2. Display of Live removable appliances like Hawleys appliance, Anterior bite plate, Posterior bite plate and Myofunctional appliances to students. 3.Demonstration of Types of Fixed braces in Orthodontics i.e Stainless steel and Ceramic braces. |
2 hrs |
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2. | Malocclusion –In general
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To cover introduction definition of occlusion. Basic terminologies about occlusion. Types of cusp and compensatory curves. Detail about Andrew Six key of normal occlusion
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Definition of occlusion
Andrew’s six key of normal occlusion
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Didactic lectures through ppt Video presentation Model based demonstration Quiz |
1 hour |
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3. |
Classification of malocclusion | Able to classify various malocclusion in different planes, dental , skeletal
Diagnose features of different malocclusion Able to classify malocclusion given by different authors with their merits and demerits |
Malocclusion terminologies A)Dental 1)Intraarch
2)Interarch
B)Skeletal
C)Both
b) Class II Div I
True
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Didactic lectures through ppt and video presentation
-MCQ |
1 hour |
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4. | Aetiology of Malocclusion | Able to enumerate various authors classification Various factors i.e. general & local factors |
Different systems of classification of etiology of malocclusion -White & Gardner -Salzmann -Moyers -Graber Etiology of malocclusion
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Didactic lectures with ppt
-Table & graph presentation |
1 hour |
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5 | Preventive Orthodontics
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1. Meaning and importance of Preventive Orthodontics 2. Knowledge of procedures that can be undertaken for accomplishment of Preventive Orthodontics 3. Importance of space maintenance
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To cover: 1]Introduction 2]Aim 3]Procedures that can be undertaken without use of appliances and with the use of appliances. 4] Factors to be considered for space maintenance 5] Indication, Contraindication and requirements of Space Maintainers 6]Classification of Space maintainers 7]Detail of every space maintainer
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1. Didactic Lecture & PPT involving pictorial representation.
2.Demonstration of various space maintainers on models 3.Group discussion where students will be divided in groups and will be asked pre-assigned topics of preventive orthodontics
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2 hours |
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6. | Interceptive Orthodontics
A] Serial Extraction B] Space Regaining C] Correction of developing cross bite. D] Habit Control F] Muscle exercises
G]Growth modulation
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1. Enumerate different procedures / techniques undertaken in Interceptive Orthodontics ; their indications & contraindications 2. Enumerate & describe some space regaining appliances 3. Enumerate & describe some appliances for correction of developing anterior cross bite and understand which design is suitable for a given individual. 4. Understand the pathogenesis of habit induced m/o, indications and C/I of habit breaking appliances. 5. Importance of muscle exercises.
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a] Serial extraction: Definition, Indications, C/I Tweed, & Nance Techniques ,Advantages , Disadvantages of each method.
b] Space regaining appliances: Fixed & Removable c] Correction of developing Anterior crossbite: dentoalveolar, functional, skeletal.
e] Muscle exercises to improve muscle tone: clenching, lip & tongue exercises f] Growth modulating techniques for skeletal class II & Class III malocclusions g] Removal of soft tissue or bony barrier to enable eruption of teeth |
1. Didactic Lecture & PPT
2. Model Based Demonstration 3. Student Interaction Session: Show cases in clinical postings of Pedodontic/ Orthodontic cases to discuss the various Types of Interceptive treatment required for that patient. 4. Explain Your Solution/ Treatment Plan Method: Student will be shown cases and they will outline the treatment plan. |
3 hours |
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7 |
Removable Orthodontic Appliances
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1.Familiarise with the removable appliances their uses and their components.
2.Identify cases where removable appliances are indicated.
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To cover: 1]Principles of removable appliances 2]Components 3]Advantages and disadvantages 4] Explanation of retentive components 5]Types of clasps 6] Labial bows, uses, types and selection 7] Springs Parts, Classification, requisites, force systems, design and types 8] Screws 9]Elastics 10] Baseplate and acrylisation 11]Clinical management of Removable Appliances
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1.Demonstration of different types of springs, clasps and labial bows on models
2.Showing slides of photographs of patients where removable appliances are helpful 3.Sketch method: showing sketches of different clasps, springs and bows and asking students to identify them. |
2 hours |