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American Academy of Clinical Orthodontics

Diploma in Orthodontics

Module 1

Emerging trends in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment sequencing

ABSTRACT

Recent advances in diagnostic technology and treatment mechanics have resulted in ever increasing levels of well-conceived efficient, and customized care; while simultaneously increasing the challenge of designing a treatment plan appropriate for each individual patient. Accurate diagnosis is a key element in the design of any successful treatment plan.

This course deals with a well-organized approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, various methods and principles involved in anchorage control, and precise positioning of various orthodontic attachments as a strong foundation for efficient treatment mechanics.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will be able to:

Obtain high quality orthodontic records and carry out systematic clinical assessment of a patient.
Process relevant patient information, and analyze various diagnostic records
Establish standardized protocol for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, sequencing and execution.

COURSE OUTLINE

➢ Introduction to modern orthodontics
    - Historical background
    - Scope of orthodontics
➢ The Changing Goals of Orthodontic Treatment
➢ Understanding the key features of orthodontic treatment
➢ Understanding occlusion, and malocclusion and it’s etiology
➢ Diagnosis and treatment planning
    - Clinical examination
    - Diagnostic records
    - Analysis of diagnostic records
➢ Materials and instrumentation

Hands-on Sessions:

    - Analysis of models
    - Lateral Cephalometric analysis
    - Capturing perfect clinical photos
    - Exercises on establishing diagnosis and planning a treatment

Accreditation
HAAD CME
Course session
start in 2020


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