Orthodontic Assessment Flashcards
What are the aims of orthodontic tx?
Functional
Stable
Aesthetic occlusion
What are the risks of orthodontic tx?
Relapse
Root resorption
Decalcification
What are the main headings we assess in ortho assessment?
CO
HPC
MH
SH, FH, DH
Extra Oral:
A/P
FMPA
Transverse - Asymmetry?
LAFH
Lips - competent, incompetent, lip trap
Naso-labial angle
Smile line
Intra-oral:
Teeth present
Teeth absent
Quality/prognosis of teeth
Incisor relationship
Molar relationship
OJ
OB
BPE
OH status
Centre lines
Crossbite
Canine relationship
Lower arch - crowding
Upper arch - crowding
Inclination of incisors
What is the A/P relationship?
This s where we palpate the skeletal bases or assess visually - soft tissue point A and soft tissue point B
What is A/P Class I skeletal base relatiobship?
Soft tissue A 2-3mm infront of soft tissue B
What is A/P Class II skeletal base relatiobship?
Soft tissue A >2-3mm infront of soft tissue B
What is A/P Class III skeletal base relatiobship?
Soft tissue A <2-3mm infront of B (B sometimes infront of A)
How do we work out the FMPA??
Frankfort plane and mandibular plane and draw both lines and see where the join in relation to the occipit
What is the frakfrot plane?
Lower border of orbital rim –> external auditory meatus
What is the mandibular plane?
Lower border of mandible
What is an average FMPA?
This Is when Frankfort plane and mandibular plane meet AT the occipit
What is increased FMPA?
This is when Frankfort plane and mandibular plane meet ANTERIOR to the occipit
What is reduced FMMPA?
This is where Frankfort plane and mandibular plane meet POSTERIOR to the occipit
What is LAFH?
This is from the sub nasale to mention
How do we assess face height?
LAFH : TAFH
should be 50::50 when assessing clinically
GLABELLA –> SUB NASALE –> MENTON
How do we assess pts symmetry?
Look face on
look from above down to chin