Introduction to Orthodontics

Introduction to Orthodontics

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Why is Orthodontic treatment carried out?

• To improve facial appearance

• To reduce risk of trauma

• To reduce risk of caries

• To improve periodontal health

• To correct abnormal functions

Aim of Orthodontic treatment

• Functional efficiency

• Structural balance

• Esthetic harmony

Orthodontic treatment involves

• Alteration of tooth position

• Alteration of the skeletal pattern

• Alteration of the Soft tissue pattern

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Orthodontic treatment can be classified into

• Preventive Orthodontics

• Interceptive Orthodontics

• Corrective Orthodontics

• Surgical Orthodontics

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Correction of Thumb sucking Habit is an example of

• Preventive Orthodontics

• Interceptive Orthodontics

• Corrective Orthodontics

• Surgical Orthodontics

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Placement of Space Maintainer is a type of

• Preventive Orthodontics

• Interceptive Orthodontics

• Corrective Orthodontics

• Surgical Orthodontics

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The 3 aims of Orthodontic treatment is also known as

• Williams Triad

• Angle's Triad

• Jackson's Triad

• Profitt's Triad

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Father of Modern Orthodontic treatment

• Edward Angle

• Calvin Case

• Emerson Angell

• Aristotle