Chapter
15
Objectives
Orthodontics
Upon completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to identify and understand terms related to the following: 1. Purpose of orthodontic practice and malocclusion classifications. Discuss the orthodontic practice, and describe the classifications and causes of malocclusion. 2. Types and methods of orthodontic treatment. Describe the primary methods of treatment for malocclusion and the different approaches that may be taken. 3. Requirements for diagnosis and treatment planning for malocclusion. Identify the various diagnostic tests and records for planning orthodontic care. 4. Intraoral appliances and auxiliaries used in orthodontics. Discuss the various types of orthodontic appliances and the malocclusions they may be used to correct. 5. Types and purposes of headgear and traction devices. Discuss the need, purposes, and uses of headgear/traction devices and the alternate methods of treatment for recessive mandibles. 6. Assorted and specialized appliances and retainers. Identify the assortment of special appliances and retainers necessary for orthodontic treatment. 7. Instrumentation for the orthodontic practice. List and identify the specialized instruments used in the orthodontic practice.
Purpose of Orthodontic Practice and Malocclusion Classifications Orthodontia (ore-thoh-DAHN-shah; ortho = straight, dont = tooth) is the study dealing with the prevention and correction of abnormally positioned or misaligned teeth. The dentist specializing in this practice, the orthodontist, is a graduate dental student who has completed an additional two to three years of study in orthodontics. This specialist is concerned with the causes and treatment of malocclusion. With additional specialized training in the control 272 Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s). Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Learning reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it.
