Online: M1: Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

The Importance of diagnosis in orthodontics is paramount to ensure proper treatment and good prognosis. Apart from giving you a brief introduction on different diagnostic aids like intra-oral or extra-oral photographs and radiographs, this module will give you a better insight into the various aspects that need to be considered during the orthodontic clinical examination. You will learn how developing a problem list and setting the goals of treatment for any given case can help you in making the right decision and formulate the most suitable treatment plan. Another important aspect discussed in this module is how to carefully decide whether or not to perform extractions in the respective orthodontic case.