This unit is a series of lectures and daily tutorials on fundamental orthodontic theory. The topics in this unit include recent developments on the topics of growth and development, craniofacial anatomy cephalometric analysis, biomechanics of tooth movement, biomechanical traits of brackets and archwires. Students are required to read and critically review the designated reading and present their views in the tutorials. The students are also required to complete an assignment on a relevant topic and present it during the tutorials.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Discipline of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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DENT5165 or DENT6227 |
Corequisites
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DENT5166 and DENT5167 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Oyku Dalci, oyku.dalci@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Alice Wong, nam.wong@sydney.edu.au |
Ali Darendeliler, ali.darendeliler@sydney.edu.au | |
Lam Cheng, lam.cheng@sydney.edu.au | |
Narayan Gandedkar, narayan.gandedkar@sydney.edu.au | |
Oyku Dalci, oyku.dalci@sydney.edu.au |