Diagnosis of the Orthodontic Patient

This concise book provides a sound basis in orthodontic diagnosis for both dental students and general dental practitioners. Following an introductory chapter on the development of normal occlusion, this practical book provides a clear overview of the diagnostic process. It looks at how bothlocal and general factors can affect the final treatment plan and the advantages of different management strategies. Diagnosis of the Orthodontic Patient includes over 150 illustrations five genuine clinical cases a chapter on evidence based practice a glossary of terms.

Fraser McDonald is the Editor of the European Journal of Orthodontics published by OUP.

1. Development of the normal dentition

1

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1.1 Birth

1

(1)

1.2 Development of the deciduous dentition

1

(3)

Normal occlusion

3

(1)

Age changes from 3 to 6 years in the normal deciduous dentition

4

(1)

1.3 Progression to the mixed dentition

4

(3)

Age changes from 6 to 9 years in the mixed dentition

4

(3)

1.4 The permanent dentition

7

(2)

Age changes from 10 to 12 years in the buccal segments

7

(2)

Late changes in the permanent dentition

9

(1)

1.5 Ideal and normal occlusion

9

(2)

Summary of development of the normal dentition

11

(1)

Objectives

12

(1)

References

12

(1)

2. Malocclusion: aetiology and classification

13

(50)

2.1 Aetiology of malocclusion

13

(39)

Skeletal factors

14

(9)

Soft tissues

23

(9)

Dento-alveolar factors

32

(17)

Habits

49

(2)

Summary of factors involved in the aetiology of malocclusion

51

(1)

2.2 Classification of malocclusion

52

(9)

Angle's classification

53

(2)

Current use of incisor classification and definitions

55

(1)

Current use of molar/canine classification and definitions

56

(2)

Skeletal classification and definitions

58

(1)

Case summary

59

(1)

Other classifications and their purpose

59

(2)

Summary of classification of malocclusion

61

(1)

Objectives

61

(1)

References

61

(2)

3. Patient and parent interview

63

(8)

3.1 Presenting complaint

64

(1)

3.2 Past medical history

65

(1)

3.3 Past dental history

66

(2)

3.4 Explanation of possible orthodontic treatment plans

68

(1)

3.5 Consent

68

(2)

Summary of the patient and parent interview

70

(1)

Objectives

70

(1)

References

70

(1)

4. Extra-oral examination

71

(25)

4.1 Dental base relationship

71

(13)

Clinical examination

72

(12)

4.2 Soft tissues

84

(9)

Clinical examination

85

(8)

4.3 Temporomandibular joints and muscles of mastication

93

(1)

Summary of the extra-oral examination

94

(1)

Objectives

95

(1)

References

95

(1)

5. Intra-oral examination

96

(23)

5.1 Teeth and supporting structures

96

(5)

5.2 Labial segments

101

(5)

5.3 Overjet

106

(1)

5.4 Overbite

107

(1)

5.5 Centrelines

108

(1)

5.6 Buccal segments

109

(2)

5.7 Crossbite and scissors bite

111

(6)

Summary of intra-oral examination

117

(1)

Objectives

118

(1)

References

118

(1)

6. Dynamic occlusion

119

(11)

6.1 Clinical examination

120

(2)

6.2 Functional occlusion

122

(2)

Canine guidance

123

(1)

Group function

123

(1)

Anterior guidance

124

(1)

6.3 Mandibular paths of opening and closure

124

(4)

Rest position

124

(1)

Habit postures

125

(1)

Path of closure

125

(3)

The use of articulators

128

(1)

Summary of dynamic occlusion

128

(1)

Objectives

129

(1)

References

129

(1)

7. Health considerations

130

(19)

7.1 Dental caries

130

(2)

Past caries experience

130

(1)

Present active caries

131

(1)

Caries prevention

132

(1)

7.2 Periodontal disease

132

(4)

7.3 Orthodontic/periodontic considerations

136

(2)

7.4 Traumatic injuries to the teeth

138

(2)

7.5 Psychosocial well-being

140

(1)

7.6 Determining the need for orthodontic treatment

140

(6)

Summary of health considerations

146

(1)

Objectives

146

(1)

References

146

(3)

8. Orthodontic records and diagnostic tests

149

(28)

8.1 Written record or case notes

149

(1)

8.2 Orthodontic study models

150

(4)

8.3 Radiographs

154

(8)

Dental panoramic tomogram (DPT)

154

(3)

Upper standard maxillary occlusal radiograph

157

(1)

Lateral skull radiograph

157

(1)

Other views

157

(5)

8.4 Photographs

162

(1)

8.5 Other diagnostic tests or special investigations

163

(1)

Vitality testing

163

(1)

Transillumination

163

(1)

Hand-wrist radiographs

164

(1)

Articulation/occlusal registration

164

(1)

8.6 Cephalometrics

164

(10)

Diagnosis

164

(1)

Prediction

165

(1)

Prescription

165

(2)

Research

167

(7)

8.7 Ballard's conversion

174

(1)

Summary of orthodontic records and diagnostic tests

174

(1)

Objectives

175

(1)

References

175

(1)

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