Department of Orthodontic

Introduction
Orthodontics is the branch of Science and the art of dentistry which deals with the development and positional anomalies of the teeth and the jaws as they affect oral health and the physical, esthetic and mental well being of the person.It is a special branch of dentistry which deals with the alignment of the teeth. Emphasis is laid on the maintenance of oral, physical and mental health of patient and also his/her esthet's.

The section of Orthodontics has a wide range of activities covering all aspects of Orthodontics-

·         Preventive,

·         Interceptive ,

·         Corrective and Orthognatic Surgery,

·         Cleft Lip and Palate,

·         TMJ problems,

·         Lingual Orthodontic.

What is preventive orthodontic treatment?
Preventive orthodontic treatment is intended to keep a malocclusion (“bad bite” or crooked teeth) from developing in an otherwise normal mouth.  The goal is to provide adequate space for permanent teeth to come in.  Treatment may require a space maintainer to hold space for a primary (baby) tooth lost too early, or removal of primary teeth that do not come out on their own so to create room for permanent teeth.

                                 (Space Maintainer)

What is interceptive orthodontic treatment?
Interceptive orthodontic treatment is performed for problems that, if left untreated, could lead to the development of more serious dental problems over time.  The goal is to reduce the severity of a developing problem and eliminate the cause.  The length of later comprehensive orthodontic treatment may be reduced. Examples of this kind of orthodontic treatment may include correction of thumb- and finger-sucking habits; guiding permanent teeth into desired positions through tooth removal or tooth size adjustment; or gaining or holding space for permanent teeth.  Interceptive orthodontic treatment can take place when patients have primary teeth or mixed dentition (baby and permanent teeth). A patient may require more than one phase of interceptive orthodontic treatment.

                                  (Habit Breaker)

What is corrective orthodontic treatment?
Corrective orthodontic treatment is undertaken for problems that involve alignment of the teeth, how the jaws function and how the top and bottom teeth fit together. The goal of corrective orthodontic treatment is to correct the identified problem and restore the occlusion (the bite) to its optimum. Treatment can begin while patients have primary teeth, when they have a mix of primary and permanent teeth, or when all permanent teeth are in.  Treatment may consist of one or more phases, depending on the nature of the problem being corrected and the goals for treatment.

Orthodontic care may be coordinated with other types of dental treatment that may include oral surgery (tooth extractions or jaw surgery), periodontal (gum) care and restorative (fillings, crowns, bridges, tooth size enhancement, implants) dental care. When finished with corrective treatment, the patient must wear retainers to keep teeth in their new positions.

                                    Removable expansion appliances

                                         Fixed expansion appliances

                 Metal Brackets                                                 Ceramic Brackets

What is Orthognatic Surgery?

Orthognathic surgery is sometimes called "Surgical Orthodontics" because, just as an orthodontist repositions teeth, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon uses orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws. Just as "orthodontics" means "straight teeth," "orthognathic" means "straight jaws." In fact, because moving the jaws also moves the teeth, orthognathic surgery is usually performed in conjunction with orthodontics so that the teeth are in proper position after surgery.

The objective of orthognathic surgery is the correction of a wide range of minor and major facial and jaw irregularities, and benefits include an improved ability to chew, speak and breathe. In many cases an enhanced appearance can also result.

         Before surgery                                                                     After surgery

         Before surgery                                                                    After surgery

What is Cleft Lip and Palate?

Its birth defects in which there is an opening in the lip and/or palate (roof of the mouth) that is caused by incomplete development during early fetal formation.

New born baby with cleft lip and palate, before surgery must be treated with nasolabial molding procedure.

What is TMJ problems?

·   The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the site where the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) meet.

·   TMJ disorders are a group of complex problems with many possible causes.

·   Symptoms of TMJ disorders include headache, ear pain, dizziness, and fullness or ringing in the ear.

·   There are many treatment options for TMJ disorders.

What is Lingual Orthodontic?

The term "lingual” refers to the inside (tongue or palate) surface of the tooth. Lingual braces are attached to that inside surface unlike traditional braces which are fixed to the outside of the teeth. With the braces positioned on the inner surface, it makes them practically invisible and provides cosmetic orthodontic treatment without the distraction of typical braces.

                                                    Lingual Orthodontic

Undergraduate Education in Orthodontics For Dental Students

           Undergraduate program in Orthodontics is designed to enable the qualifying dental surgeon to diagnose, analyze and treat common Orthodontic problems by preventive, interceptive and corrective Orthodontic procedures.

          This program provides an in depth knowledge about the growth and development, diagnosis , treatment planning, material Science , appliances and management of different types of malocclusion.  Clinical practice is limited to collection and analysis of records and correction of mild occlusal problems with removable appliances.

Department of Orthodontic

Introduction
Orthodontics is the branch of Science and the art of dentistry which deals with the development and positional anomalies of the teeth and the jaws as they affect oral health and the physical, esthetic and mental well being of the person.It is a special branch of dentistry which deals with the alignment of the teeth. Emphasis is laid on the maintenance of oral, physical and mental health of patient and also his/her esthet's.

The section of Orthodontics has a wide range of activities covering all aspects of Orthodontics-

·         Preventive,

·         Interceptive ,

·         Corrective and Orthognatic Surgery,

·         Cleft Lip and Palate,

·         TMJ problems,

·         Lingual Orthodontic.

What is preventive orthodontic treatment?
Preventive orthodontic treatment is intended to keep a malocclusion (“bad bite” or crooked teeth) from developing in an otherwise normal mouth.  The goal is to provide adequate space for permanent teeth to come in.  Treatment may require a space maintainer to hold space for a primary (baby) tooth lost too early, or removal of primary teeth that do not come out on their own so to create room for permanent teeth.

                                 (Space Maintainer)

What is interceptive orthodontic treatment?
Interceptive orthodontic treatment is performed for problems that, if left untreated, could lead to the development of more serious dental problems over time.  The goal is to reduce the severity of a developing problem and eliminate the cause.  The length of later comprehensive orthodontic treatment may be reduced. Examples of this kind of orthodontic treatment may include correction of thumb- and finger-sucking habits; guiding permanent teeth into desired positions through tooth removal or tooth size adjustment; or gaining or holding space for permanent teeth.  Interceptive orthodontic treatment can take place when patients have primary teeth or mixed dentition (baby and permanent teeth). A patient may require more than one phase of interceptive orthodontic treatment.

                                  (Habit Breaker)

What is corrective orthodontic treatment?
Corrective orthodontic treatment is undertaken for problems that involve alignment of the teeth, how the jaws function and how the top and bottom teeth fit together. The goal of corrective orthodontic treatment is to correct the identified problem and restore the occlusion (the bite) to its optimum. Treatment can begin while patients have primary teeth, when they have a mix of primary and permanent teeth, or when all permanent teeth are in.  Treatment may consist of one or more phases, depending on the nature of the problem being corrected and the goals for treatment.

Orthodontic care may be coordinated with other types of dental treatment that may include oral surgery (tooth extractions or jaw surgery), periodontal (gum) care and restorative (fillings, crowns, bridges, tooth size enhancement, implants) dental care. When finished with corrective treatment, the patient must wear retainers to keep teeth in their new positions.

                                    Removable expansion appliances

                                         Fixed expansion appliances

                 Metal Brackets                                                 Ceramic Brackets

What is Orthognatic Surgery?

Orthognathic surgery is sometimes called "Surgical Orthodontics" because, just as an orthodontist repositions teeth, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon uses orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws. Just as "orthodontics" means "straight teeth," "orthognathic" means "straight jaws." In fact, because moving the jaws also moves the teeth, orthognathic surgery is usually performed in conjunction with orthodontics so that the teeth are in proper position after surgery.

The objective of orthognathic surgery is the correction of a wide range of minor and major facial and jaw irregularities, and benefits include an improved ability to chew, speak and breathe. In many cases an enhanced appearance can also result.

         Before surgery                                                                     After surgery

         Before surgery                                                                    After surgery

What is Cleft Lip and Palate?

Its birth defects in which there is an opening in the lip and/or palate (roof of the mouth) that is caused by incomplete development during early fetal formation.

New born baby with cleft lip and palate, before surgery must be treated with nasolabial molding procedure.

What is TMJ problems?

·   The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the site where the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) meet.

·   TMJ disorders are a group of complex problems with many possible causes.

·   Symptoms of TMJ disorders include headache, ear pain, dizziness, and fullness or ringing in the ear.

·   There are many treatment options for TMJ disorders.

What is Lingual Orthodontic?

The term "lingual” refers to the inside (tongue or palate) surface of the tooth. Lingual braces are attached to that inside surface unlike traditional braces which are fixed to the outside of the teeth. With the braces positioned on the inner surface, it makes them practically invisible and provides cosmetic orthodontic treatment without the distraction of typical braces.

                                                    Lingual Orthodontic

Undergraduate Education in Orthodontics For Dental Students

           Undergraduate program in Orthodontics is designed to enable the qualifying dental surgeon to diagnose, analyze and treat common Orthodontic problems by preventive, interceptive and corrective Orthodontic procedures.

          This program provides an in depth knowledge about the growth and development, diagnosis , treatment planning, material Science , appliances and management of different types of malocclusion.  Clinical practice is limited to collection and analysis of records and correction of mild occlusal problems with removable appliances.