Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the improper positioning of teeth. A person may have an over-bite, under bite, overcrowding of teeth, crooked teeth, or a jaw misalignment—which could cause eating or speech problems. In such cases, orthodontic treatments are recommended to slowly change the positioning of the teeth to be straighter and more aligned. Orthodontics can also be used for cosmetic purposes if the person wishes to have a better smile. Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, and misaligned bite patterns. It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics. Abnormal alignment of the teeth and jaws is very common.

After completing this course students will be able to

KNOW/UNDERSTAND:

1)Normal development of dentition

2)Normal & abnormal patterns of dentition

3)The timings of eruptions of primary & permanent dentition

4)Establishment of normal occlusion

5)And co-relate the knowledge with clinical orthodontics

6) intra-oral features

7) intra-bony features

8) second primary molar relationship

9) general features

10) negative leeway space

11) intra bony Specifications

12) incisor liability

13) Mesial drift tendency

14) The determinants of upper and lower occlusion

15) Possible probabilities of first molar relationship

16) Normal sequence of an eruption at different stages

17) Ugly duckling stage

18) Gable effect

19) maxillary midline diastema

20) arch length/circumference increase or decrease

21) leeway space of nance

22) E space

23) possible sequence of eruption for maxilla and mandible

24) Adult Dentition