Do You See What I See? Recognition, Diagnosis and Treatment of Skeletal and Dental Malocclusion

Skeletal structure often dictates the orthodontic diagnosis and treatment plan. Board Certified Orthodontist, Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca shares the warning signs that will help you choose the ideal orthodontic options for your patients. Starting with careful evaluation of the facial profile and limitations of orthodontic tooth movement, we will review the importance of cephalometric analysis and the reasons for tooth extraction and orthognathic surgical procedures. Create beautiful results. It’s a win-win-win for everyone: patient, general dentist, orthodontist and other specialists.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the ease and viability of orthognathic surgery and distraction osteogenesis procedures.
• Appreciate the benefits of orthodontic detailing for an excellent occlusion.
• Understand when dental extractions will produce the most beautiful results.