6436 Orthodontics: Growth And Development (1)
Certain malocclusions and dental deformities can occur due variations in growth
and normal developmental process. In order to treat and understand these
problems, an in-depth and through understanding of craniofacial growth and
development is necessary. Understanding how and when the face and head is
actively growing will enable the clinician to redirect facial growth to reduce
the severity of forming skeletal/ dental malocclusions. Since orthodontic
treatment may involve the modification and/ort manipulation of skeletal growth,
it is important not only to understand dental development but also physical,
physiologic and psychosocial development. This course is designed to address
these needs.