Orthodontics 1

Data

Official data in SubjectManager for the following academic year: 2023-2024

Topic

Students have to learn the basics of craniofacial development and know the aetiology of orthodontic anomalies. They learn the diagnostic steps and procedures in orthodontics. The role of this subject is to teach students specific knowledge which they will be able to use as general dentists in order to provide favourable circumstances for the development of the masticatory system.

Lectures

• 1. Introduction to orthodontics - Dr. Frank Dorottya
• 2. Orthodontic anomalies and ethiology of the orthodontic anomalies - Dr. Somoskövi István
• 3. Orthodontic diagnosis: history and clinical examination - Dr. Gurdán Zsuzsanna
• 4. Orthodontic diagnosis: Model analysis - Dr. Gurdán Zsuzsanna
• 5. Orthodontic diagnosis: imagining techniques and photo documentation, cephalometry - Dr. Frank Dorottya
• 6. Development of the jaws - Dr. Somoskövi István
• 7. Phases and prediction of growth - Dr. Darawsheh Ali
• 8. Development of the dentition and dental arches - Dr. Somoskövi István
• 9. Syndromes with orofacial manifestation - Dr. Darawsheh Ali
• 10. Aims and timing/duration of orthodontic treatment - Dr. Somoskövi István
• 11. Biology of tooth movement - Dr. Frank Dorottya
• 12. Biomechanical principles, properties of metals used in orthodontics - Dr. Darawsheh Ali
• 13. Obstructive sleep apnea and orthodontics - Dr. Darawsheh Ali
• 14. Gnathology in orthodontics - Dr. Somoskövi István

Practices

Seminars

• 1. Introduction to orthodontic diagnosis
• 2. Introduction to orthodontic diagnosis
• 3. Model analysis
• 4. Model analysis
• 5. Model analysis
• 6. Model analysis
• 7. Model analysis
• 8. Model analysis
• 9. Cephalometry
• 10. Cephalometry
• 11. Cephalometry
• 12. Cephalometry
• 13. Cephalometry
• 14. Cephalometry
• 15. Growth analysis
• 16. Growth analysis
• 17. History and clinical examination
• 18. History and clinical examination
• 19. History and clinical examination
• 20. History and clinical examination
• 21. History and clinical examination
• 22. History and clinical examination
• 23. Making complete diagnosis
• 24. Making complete diagnosis
• 25. Making complete diagnosis
• 26. Making complete diagnosis
• 27. Making complete diagnosis
• 28. Making complete diagnosis

Reading material

Obligatory literature

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Literature developed by the Department

lecture and seminar material.

Notes

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Recommended literature

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Conditions for acceptance of the semester

Lectures and seminars are obligatory to attend. A maximum of two missings are accepted.

Mid-term exams

Written exam in the Examination Period.

Making up for missed classes

Lectures cannot be made up.
It is possible to make up a maximum of one seminar by joining the other group.

Exam topics/questions

1. Definition of types of orthodontic anomalies
2. Aetiology of orthodontic anomalies
3. Steps of making an orthodontic diagnosis
4. Orthodontic model analysis
5. Cephalometry
6. Radiology in orthodontics
7. Development of face and jaws in the intrauterine life
8. Normal growth process from birth until complete development of the primary dentition
9. Normal growth of the jaws from the primary dentition to the end of development
10. Phases and prediction of development
11. Syndromes of the orofacial region

Examiners

• Dr. Frank Dorottya
• Dr. Gurdán Zsuzsanna
• Dr. Somoskövi István

Instructor / tutor of practices and seminars

• Dr. Darawsheh Ali
• Dr. Frank Dorottya
• Dr. Gurdán Zsuzsanna
• Dr. Somoskövi István