The Principles of Orthodontic Therapy
Gain an understanding of occlusion and malocclusion, the principles of tooth movement, the aims and limitations of orthodontic treatment; the taking of orthodontic records and the core biomaterials knowledge to allow correct manipulation of materials used in the practice of orthodontics
Other options
- Diploma route: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
- You may also be interested in our MSc Orthodontics
Syllabus
This module consists of five sections:
- The Principles of Orthodontics
- Occlusion, malocclusion, classification and aetiology of malocclusion
- Dental anomalies
- Tooth movement
- Force application and Anchorage
- Orthodontic appliance systems and their mechanical principles
- Risks and benefits and limitations of orthodontic treatment
- Clinical Records
- Record keeping written assessment records and medical history
- Photographs, study models and radiographs
- Impression technique, occlusal records, gnathological facebow readings
- Laboratory work with impressions, casting, basing, and trimming orthodontic models
- Radiography and Cephalometric analysis
- Orthodontic indices and clinical governance
- IOTN, PAR, ICON
- Dental biomaterials science
- Materials and mechanics
- Orthodontic Instruments
- Identification, selection of appropriate instruments, use of equipment and instruments safely maintenance of instruments
- Stock control of orthodontic consumables hardwear, materials and medicaments
Key Facts
Contact:
Siobhan Flood / Katie Robertson
pgt-portfolio4@warwick.ac.uk
Leader:
Assessment:
30 minute written paper
1 hr practical test
Competency assessments
Core/Optional: Core
CATS: 12
Code: MD925