Course Syllabus

ORDN 525- Introduction to Orthodontic Biomechanics and Biomaterials Course Syllabus (SUMMER COURSE)

Instructor: Dr. Rodrigo F. Viecilli, DDS, PhD

Course Justification: The course sets a physical and mathematical foundation for the relationship between tooth movement and the required force system.

REQUIRED BOOK:

Biomechanical Foundation of Clinical Orthodontics. Eds: Burstone/Choy

http://www.quintpub.com/display_detail.php3?psku=B6515#.VTFC3PnF-So

Objectives:   1- Understand basic force and moment vector operations and the center/axis of resistance concept. 2- Understand basic orthodontic wire material properties and how to choose the best wire material for a specific task. 3- Understand the concept of axis/center of rotation and how to plan the correct axis/center for a specific movement. 4- Be able to construct simple removable anchorage appliances (TPA and Lingual Arch).   Credit Hours: 2 credits Lecture Hours: 34h Laboratory Hours: 8h

1. Why Biomechanics?/ Basic Orthodontic Biomechanics (force, moment, M:F, center of resistance and rotation, equivalent force systems)- Homework 1. 7/8, 7/10, 7/17

 

(12h)                                                                                                 

Additional Reading list:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10799128

 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6585147

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3463197

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3189245

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3472456

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18538239

 

Chapters 1,2,3,5, 9, 10, 11, 12, Appendix page 505. Biomechanics book.

 

2. Orthodontic wires- types and properties- (4h). 7/11,7/18 Turn in Homework 1 7/21.Additional Reading list:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6942654

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3463197

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3890554

Chapter 15, 20, 21 Biomechanics book.

3.Profitt’s chapter on orthodontic wires. Burstone’s chapter on Graber’s book

4.Statically determinate systems I: mechanically sound planning of intermaxillary elastics and fixed functional appliances- (4h) 7/24, 7/28

5.Normal contact points and ABO scoring criteria, six keys to normal occlusion (3h) 7/31

6.Quiz. Appliance design: development of Edgewise appliances & prescriptions. How to properly configure appliances and set up a case. Effects of bracket and band errors. (3h) 8/4. Exam delivered- all course content.

7.Practice 1- Construction of a removable transpalatal arch. (4h) 8/7

Chapter 13 up to page 237.

8.Practice 2- Construction of a removable lingual arch. (4h) 8/14, Exam turned in.

INDIVIDUAL EXAM IS BASED ON LECTURES, BOOK AND READING LIST.

ALL LECTURES POSTED ON CANVAS

Final Grade: Exam (60%) + Homework, Quiz and Practice (30%) + Class Participation (10%)

Maximum class participation is gained by volunteering to go to the board to solve problems during the course.

Grading policy:

Grades on the Course will be posted as:

>94% A            >80% B-           >90% A-           >77% C+          >87% B+            >73% C

>83% B            >70% C-

The student will not have access to the grade score, only letter grade. An oral make up exam will be offered for students that fail the course or do not turn in the final exam. The passing grade will be a C/F for those who pass the oral examination.