Orthodontics

Theoretical – Laboratory – Clinical

Objective

To train dental surgeons to exercise orthodontics consciously and responsibly, providing knowledge to correctly perform the diagnosis, planning, and treatment of different malocclusions, restoring the function, aesthetics, and health of the stomatognathic system, both in children and adults.

Program Content

Subject Area

Orthodontic Theory;

Cephalometry;

Orthodontic Technique I – Edgewise;

Orthodontic Technique II – Straight Wire;

Orthodontic Technique III – Segmented Arch;

Temporary Skeletal Anchorage;

Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics;

Corrective Orthodontics I – Edgewise Clinic;

Corrective Orthodontics II – Straight Wire Clinic;

Corrective Orthodontics III – Segmented Arch Clinic;

Corrective Orthodontics IV – Preventive Orthodontic Clinic Skeletal Anchorage;

Diagnosis and Orthodontic Planning I;

Orthodontic Planning and Diagnosis II;

Mechanical and Biomechanical Principles in Orthodontics;

Advanced Topics in Orthodontics.

Related Area

Functional Jaw Orthopedics;

Craniofacial Growth and Development;

Physiology of the Stomatognathic System;

Periodontics Applied to Orthodontics;

Principles of Occlusion;

Imaging Applied to Orthodontics;

Orthognathic Surgery;

Medical Emergencies in Dentistry.

Mandatory

Dental Ethics and Legislation;

Scientific Methodology;

Bioethics.

Orthodontic Techniques

Straight Wire (self-connecting and conventional devices);

Conventional Edgewise;

Burstone Segmented Arch;

Lingual Technique;

Transparent Aligners.

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