Orthodontics is a very high yielding topic in NEET MDS exam. It is one of the most important and sought after clinical subject of the BDS as well as a speciality in MDS. It is highly lucrative in dental practice and always in demand!
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This article will acquaint the aspirants with the Most-Important Topics of Orthodontics from NEET MDS perspective.
Most-Important Topics of Orthodontics for NEET MDS
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Introduction to orthodontics |
Jackson’s triad |
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Objectives of orthodontics |
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Angle’s contributions |
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Principles and concepts of growth |
Growth spurts |
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Functional theory |
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Neurotrophism |
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Scammon’s curve |
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Safety valve mechanism |
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Expanding V principle |
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Cephalocaudal gradient |
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Trajectories of forces |
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Wolff’s law |
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Growth and development of craniofacial structures |
Skeletal age |
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Synchondrosis |
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Pressure Tension Hypothesis |
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Sutural Growth |
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Piezoelectric Theory |
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Development of dentition and occlusion |
Gum Pads |
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Self-Correcting Anomalies |
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Physiologic Spaces |
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Incisal Liability |
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Terminal Planes |
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Functional development |
Trajectories Of Forces |
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Infantile And Mature Swallow |
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Occlusion |
Andrew’s 6 keys |
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Compensatory curves |
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Classification of malocclusion |
Ackerman profit |
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Angles’s- Drawbacks included |
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Simon’s & Bennet’s Classification |
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Modifications |
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Apertognathia |
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Etiology of malocclusion |
Supernumerary |
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Factors causing malocclusion |
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Oral habits |
Thumb Sucking |
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Tongue Thrusting |
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Mouth Breathing |
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Bruxism, Habit Breaking Appliances |
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Adenoid Facies |
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Skeletal maturity indicators |
Carpal Index, Dental Age |
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Vital Staining |
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Cephalometrics |
All the Analysis, VTO |
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Angles of cephalometry |
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Orthodontic diagnosis |
Carpal Bones, Kesling Set Up |
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X-Rays In Orthodontics |
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Essential And Supplementary Diagnostic Aids |
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Model analysis |
Bolton’s, Wit’s & Kesling’s Analysis |
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Ashley Howe’s, Pont’s & Carey’s Analysis |
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Biology and mechanics of tooth movement |
Frontal Resorption |
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Types Of Tooth Movement |
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Ideal Orthodontic Force |
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Anchorage |
Reinforced Anchorage, |
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Baker’s Anchorage |
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Reciprocal And Stationary Anchorage |
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Age factor in orthodontics |
Adult Orthodontics |
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Difference Between Adult And Adolescent Patient |
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Preventive orthodontics |
Space Maintainer Especially Distal Shoe |
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Space Regainer |
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Interceptive orthodontics |
Wilkinson’s extractions and muscle exercises |
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Methods Of Space Gaining |
Distalization & Proximal stripping |
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Arch expansion |
Rapid maxillary expansion |
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Coffin spring & Expansion screw |
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Extractions |
Therapeutic extractions and their indications |
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Orthodontic appliances (General) |
Requisites Of Orthodontic Appliances |
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Difference Between Fixed And Removable Appliances |
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Management of common malocclusions |
Midline Diastema & Rotations |
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Management of Class 2 Malocclusion |
Clinical Features, Mandibular Retrusion |
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Growth Modulation |
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Management of Class 3 malocclusion |
Management of Mandibular Prognathism in Adults |
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Dental Compensation in Class 3 |
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Removable orthodontic appliances |
Canine Retractor, Robert’s Retractor |
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Crozat Clasp & Adam’s Clasp |
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Z Spring & Finger Springs |
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Hawley’s Retainer & Arrow Head Clasp |
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Labial Bows & Catlan’s Appliance |
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Lip Bumper |
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Myofunctional and orthopaedic appliances |
Twin Block Appliance & Headgears |
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Chin Caps, Bionator, Activator |
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Catlan’s Jasper Jumper, Frankel & Oral Screen |
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Management of open bite, cross bite and deep bite |
Apertognathia & Tongue Blade Therapy |
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Catlan’s Appliance, Inclined Plane |
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Anterior Bite Plane |
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Cleft lip and Palate |
Veau’s Classification |
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Team Approach, Epidemiology |
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Surgical orthodontics |
Pericision, Genioplasty |
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Camouflage Treatment |
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Blanch Test, Supracrestal Fibrotomy |
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Retention and Relapse |
Permanent retention & Theories of retention |
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Hawley’s appliance |
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Genetics in orthodontics |
Teratogens & twin studies |
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Lab procedures |
Soldering & spot welding |
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Nickel Titanium wires |
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Flux and antiflux |
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stainless steel, shape memory |
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Fixed Orthodontic appliances |
Begg’s Appliance & Angle Appliance |
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Hyrax Appliance & Edgewise Appliance |
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Screws, Undermining Resorption |
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Brackets & Elastics |
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Denholtz Appliance, Quad Helix Appliance |
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Derichsweiler Appliance |
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Fixed Retainers & Molar Tubes |
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We are sure that this article will definitely help the aspirants to streamline their preparation of Orthodontics for NEET MDS 2019.
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