Introduction to Orthodontic Techniques

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. define and classify orthodontic appliances; 2. recognise the type of orthodontic appliances; and 3. apply the principles of classification to how to design the orthodontic appliances.

History and development of Orthodontics – define Orthodontics, orthodontic treatment in contemporary dental practice, goals of orthodontic treatment, terminology in orthodontics, classification of orthodontic cases viz class I, class II and class III. orthodontic model making and trimming. Muscles of mastication and expression (facial). Review of the safety and the science of dental procedures, while introducing the skills required for manipulating wires and acrylic to fabricate orthodontic appliances. The anatomical study tooth repositioning and the appliances associated with orthodontics.