ORTOPEDIJA VILICE

Upon completion of two-semester course and passing the orthodontics exam dental students should achieve the following learning outcomes: 1. Explain definition and importance of orthodontics and have knowledge of prenatal and post-natal development of orofacial region 2. Recognize the characteristics of deciduous, mixed and permanent dentition 3. Have knowledge of etiology and pathogenesis of orthodontic anomalies 4. Recognize orthodontic anomaly and perform clinical examination of the patient 5. Have knowledge of the principles of biomechanics and types of forces and their effect 6. Describe treatment with removable and fixed orthodontic appliances 7. Apply preventive and interceptive measures, measurers of oral hygiene in orthodontic patients 8. Assist the orthodontist during check-ups of patients with orthodontic appliances.