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Introduction To Orthodontics: Jonathan Chapple Department of Orthodontics Newcastle Dental Hospital
Introduction To Orthodontics: Jonathan Chapple Department of Orthodontics Newcastle Dental Hospital
Jonathan Chapple Jonathan Chapple Department of Orthodontics Department of Orthodontics Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital
Good morning!
If you are 3rd year dental students attending a lecture on Orthodontics Then we are all in the right place.
Orthodontics
What is orthodontics? What do we do? What will you get to do? Those who are interested..
Orthodontics
What is Orthodontics?
The branch of dentistry concerned with the treatment and prevention of irregularities of the teeth and jaws
Aesthetics
Function
Orthodontics Prevention
Interceptive orthodontics
Impeded by supernumerary
Orthodontics Prevention
Interceptive orthodontics
Advice on extraction of teeth to relieve crowding or allow eruption of certain teeth Advice on extraction of certain teeth with poor prognosis to allow for spontaneous alignment.
Extractions
First molars
Orthodontics Treatment
Skeletal discrepancy Dento-alveolar disproportion(too little or too much space for all permanent teeth)
Dento-alveolar Disproportion
Transplant Implants
3rd year BDS 15th December 2006
Treatment methods
Orthodontics only
Growth modification
Growth modification
Functional appliances
Skeletal disproportion OJ
Severe class II
Skeletal disproportion OJ
Severe class II
Growth Modification
Headgear
Cervical High pull Reverse pull
Orthognathic surgery
Treatment for skeletal discrepancy where functional appliances have failed or patient wanting treatment is an adult
Orthognathic Surgery
Combined approach with Maxillofacial Surgery Approach where orthodontics alone is insufficient
Orthognathic surgery
Orthodontics - Appliances
Removable appliance
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Orthodontics - Appliances
Fixed appliances
And of course
Functional appliances
Move teeth which are impacted Commonly maxillary canine Exposure by the maxillo-facial surgeons
Osteogenic Distraction
Orthodontic Treatment
Is it worth it?
Hospital service
Consulation service for patients referred from primary and secondary care Management of multidisiplinay patients (cleft, restorative, orthognathic, paedodontic, medically compromised) Treatment of complex orthodontic cases Training of specialists/ GDP with interest
Is orthodontics fun?
Its slooowwwwwwwww And some people say its boring It works and mostly, you get results
Is orthodontics fun?
Is orthodontics fun?
Is orthodontics important?
It is to pass your final BDS examination You may not provide any orthodontics in general practice But you need to know how it can benefit your patients Advances in techniques and increased public awareness
Higher expectations Improved outcomes Increased multidisciplinary care 3rd year BDS 15th December 2006
Do I want to be an orthodontist?
Yes
If you like making nice smiles If you like wire bending
Do I want to be an orthodontist?
Yes
If you like doing puzzles If you want to make loads of money (the top 10 earning dentists in the UK are all orthodontists)
No
Postgraduate qualification BDS (Obviously) 2-3 years clinical experience, involving either
GPT, or VT and SHO in maxillofacial or dental hospital Audit projects Publications M. Sc. M. Orth.
MFDS, MFD
Further 2 years training to become a consultant 3rd year BDS 15th December 2006
Questions?