orthodontic diagnosis Flashcards
what is the purpose of orthodontics?
to deal with the diagnosis, prevention and tx of malpositioned teeth, bite and jaws
what is interceptive orthodontics?
orthodontic treatment which eliminates or reduces the severity of developing malocclusion
what is an ectopic canine?
a canine which follows an abnormal path of eruption into the incorrect position
what is the main problem with ectopic canineS?
can cause resorption of roots
what are the 3 aims of orthodontic treatment?
-improve dental health
-improve aesthetics
-improve psychological wellbeing
what sort of things do orthodontists treat?
-ectopic canine
-malocclusions
-craniofacial disharmony
-hypodontia
-cleft lip and palate
what are the roles of primary care GDP/therapists?
-monitor dental development and recognise any variations from the normal
-recognise malocclusion in all patients- recognise early in children to allow interceptive orthodontic treatment.
-once malocclusion problems are identified they must refer early
only refer if….
-caries free for 6 months
-no trauma for at least a year
-good OH
what should be identified during examinations
-patients concerns-very important
-parents concerns-not as important
-social concerns-bullying/trauma
-abnormalities of the bones/teeth/tissues
how may MH influence orthodontics?
-medications affecting gingivae- overgrowth
-extraction or not to extract e.g haemophilia
-epilepsy and removable appliances
-cooperation- autism
-infection risk-diabetes
-candida risk-asthma
how may hx/presenting complaint affect OH?
-must understand pt concerns
-must understand social concerns
-how long has there been an issue
-is issue getting worse
-have they had past tx
-what would they like to get from the tx
how may DH affect orthodontic?
-are they a good attender
-caries history
-previous extractions
-OH
-diet
-trauma- what happened
-when did trauma occur
-what tx has been done for trauma
how may social hx affect orthodontics?
-are they motivated-will they wear appliance
-do they have support (parents)
-habits/hobbies
-good attender?
what does extra oral examination examine?
-skeletal pattern
-soft tissues
how should patients be positioned when assessing the skeletal pattern?
-sitting upright at 90 degrees in dental chair
-head in normal position
-teeth together at rest
what plane should you assess If patient is posturing ?
Frankfurt-mandibular plane
what 3 planes should skeletal pattern be assessed?
-Anteroposterior plane
-vertical plane
-transverse plane
how do you assess the antero-posterior skeletal pattern?
-look at the patient side on (profile)
-look at position of maxilla to the mandible
-palpate soft tissue above upper lip point A and soft tissue below lower lip point b
explain the different classes of skeletal pattern?
class I- maxilla is 2-4mm anterior to the mandible
class II- the mandible is retruded relative to the maxilla
class III- the mandible is protruded relative to the maxilla