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Preventative Dental Sciences, Cases:
Malocclusion: An appreciable…
Preventative Dental Sciences
Periodontics
Scope of Practice
Periodontists are dental specialists that focus on:
• Prevention
• Diagnosis
• treatment
Of diseases affecting the periodontium
& dental implants
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Orthodontics
Scope of Practice
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Deal with oral function (mastication, speech)
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Definition
The branch of dentistry that deals with facial growth, dental development and occlusion and the diagnosis, interception and treatment of malocclusion
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Occlusion
Ideal occlusion:
Teeth are in the optimum anatomical position both within the mandibular and maxillary arches when in occlusion.
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Cases:
Malocclusion: An appreciable deviation from ideal occlusion that may be considered aesthetically or functionally unsatisfactory.
Class I malocclusion: normal relationship of the molars with malposed teeth cause incorrect line of occlusion.
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Microdontia
Composites, Dental veneers
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Macrodontia
Teeth shaving, teeth removal
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Amelogenesis imperfecta
Bonding (high density plastics like -composite resins or porcelain veneers -attached to teeth to fill in gap)
Full crown restoration
orthodontic treatment
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Periodontology: “The scientific study of the periodontium in health and disease.” -American Academy of Periodontology
“The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community effort.” -AAPHD, ADA, and oral section in APHA
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