Aims and Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, you should
- Have knowledge of the features of normal and ideal occlusion;
- Have knowledge of the classification of malocclusion;
- Have knowledge of the principles of tooth movement, force application and anchorage
- Have knowledge of common orthodontic appliance systems and their mechanical principles;
- Be familiar with the aetiology of malocclusion;
- Be familiar with the limitations of orthodontic treatment;
- Be familiar with the potential risks and benefits of orthodontic treatment, including iatrogenic damage
- Be competent at taking intraoral and extraoral photographs of patients, and photographs of models and radiographs;
- Be competent at taking dental impressions;
- Be competent at taking and checking occlusal records, including gnathological facebow readings;
- Be competent at casting, basing and trimming orthodontic models
- Be competent at producing a cephalometric analysis of a skull radiograph by contemporary methods
- Be competent at PAR and IOTN scoring and have knowledge of their uses in assessing treatment outcome and prioritising treatment
- Be competent at the correct selection and manipulation of dental biomaterials used by the orthodontic therapist;
- Be competent at identifying and selecting appropriate instruments for the task to be carried out;
- Be competent at using equipment and instruments safely;
- Be competent at maintaining instruments
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