CORRECTIVE ORTHODONTIC Flashcards
ORTHO :____
ODONT: ____
STRAIGHT
TEETH
Guidance and correction of dentofacial structure
ORTHODONTICS
Scope of Orthodontic treatment (3)
.Alteration in tooth position by moving teeth
Alteration in skeletal pattern by orthopedic changes
Alteration in soft tissue pattern
Recognition of presence of malocclusion
Corrective Orthodontics:
Employs procedures to reduce or eliminate the problem and its sequelae
Corrective Orthodontics
Corrective Orthodontics Uses _____, functional, surgical
mechanical
TYPES OF APPLIANCES USED IN ORTHODONTICS
- REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
- FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
Indications:
• Growth modifications in the mixed dentition
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
A
Indications
Limited tooth movements
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
A
Indications:
Retention after ortho treatment
• Interferes with or prevents development of abnormal orofacial habits
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
A
Advantages:
• small in size
• simple design
• Light in weight
• easy to clean
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
A
Advantages:
• low cost
• more esthetic
• no need for special equipment
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
A
Disadvantages:
• not effective with uncooperative patient
• used for minor cases of malocclusion
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
A
Disadvantages:
allows simple tooth movements (arch expansion; repositioning of individual teeth;tipping
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
A
No control over root movement
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
A
Needs patient cooperation
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
A
have attachments on the teeth that cannot be removed by the patient and forces are exerted on these attachments to move teeth
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B
Control of treatment mechanics are transferred to the clinician
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B
Advantages:
Movement of individual teeth in 3 planes can be achieved
A. REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B. FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
B