Syllabus
Orthodontics
Third Year, BDS
| S.No | Name of topic | Teaching Guidelines | Domain |
| 1. |
Introduction To Orthodontics and History of Orthodontics |
1.Definition of Orthodontics as per BSSO. And importance of Orthodontic treatment in patients. |
Must Know |
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1. Consequences of untreated orthodontic treatment in patients. |
Desirable to know |
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1. Historical background of Orthodontics. |
Nice to know
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| S.No | Name of topic | Teaching Guidelines | Domain |
| 2. |
Malocclusion –In general
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To know introduction and definition of occlusion. Basic terminologies about occlusion. Types of cusp and compensatory curves. |
Must Know
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| Detail about Andrew Six keys of normal occlusion
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Must Know
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| S.No | Name of topic | Teaching Guidelines | Domain |
| 3. |
Classification of malocclusion |
To know about various malocclusion in different planes, dental , skeletal Detail features of different malocclusion |
Must know |
| Various classification of malocclusion given by different authors with their merits and demerits | Desirable to know |
| S.No | Name of topic | Teaching Guidelines | Domain |
| 4. | Aetiology of Malocclusion | To cover about various:- classification of etiology of malocclusion -White & Gardner -Salzmann -Moyers -Graber |
Must know |
| -Midline diastema -Spacing -Crowding -Crossbite: Anterior Posterior -Class III malocclusion -Class II malocclusion -Deep bite -Openbite |
Must know |
| S.No | Name of topic | Teaching Guidelines | Domain |
| 5 | Preventive Orthodontics | 1]Aim 2]Procedures that can be undertaken without use of appliances and with the use of appliances. 3] Indication, Contraindication and requirements of Space Maintainers 4]Classification of Space maintainers 5] Factors to be considered for space maintenance |
Must know |
| 1]Detail of every space maintainer and conditions where they are used |
Desirable to know |
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| 1]Knowledge of advanced diagnostic aids like CBCT in detecting supernumerary teeth , impacted teeth. 2]Surgical details of treating abnormal frenal attachments |
Nice to know |
| S.No | Name of topic | Teaching Guidelines | Domain |
| 6 |
Interceptive Orthodontics |
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. d] Interception of habits: Thumb sucking, tongue thrusting & Mouth breathing e] Growth modulating techniques for skeletal class II & Class III malocclusions f] Removal of soft tissue or bony barrier to enable eruption of teeth g] Muscle exercises to improve muscle tone: clenching, lip & tongue exercises
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Must know
Desirable to know
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| S.No | Name of topic | Teaching Guidelines | Domain |
| 7 | Removable Orthodontic Appliances | 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
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Must know |
| 1]Modifications of Adam’s clasp | Desirable to know | ||
| 1]Acrylisation
2]Clinical management of Removable Appliances
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Nice to know |