Level III — Biomechanics

Unit A

  • 01 — Essentials of Orthodontic Diagnosis
    • Ch 6 — Orthodontic Diagnosis: The Problem-Oriented Approach (whole chapter)
  • 02 — Concepts of Orthodontic Treatment Planning
    • Ch 7 — Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan (whole chapter)
    • Ch 11 — “Orthodontic Triage” (opening section only)
  • 03 — Biologic Response to Orthodontic Force
    • Ch 8 — The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy (whole chapter)
  • 04 — Mechanical Principles in Controlling Orthodontic Force
    • Ch 9 — Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control
    • Ch 10 — Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances
  • 05 — Orthodontic Anchorage and Controlled Tooth Movement
    • Ch 9 — “Mechanical Aspects of Anchorage Control”
    • Ch 8 — “Anchorage and Its Control”
    • Ch 19/20 — temporary skeletal anchorage (TAD) material

Unit B

  • 01 — Space Management in Preadolescent Children
    • Ch 11 — “Space Analysis: Quantification of Space Problems”
    • Ch 11 — “Treatment of Space Problems”
  • 02 — Crossbites and Vertical Problems in Children
    • Ch 11 — “Management of Occlusal Relationship Problems” (posterior/anterior crossbite, open bite, deep bite)
    • Ch 13 — Treatment of Skeletal Transverse and Class III Problems
    • Ch 14 — open bite / deep bite growth modification
  • 03 — Concepts of Adjunctive Orthodontic Treatment
    • Ch 19 — “Adjunctive Versus Comprehensive Treatment”
    • Ch 19 — “Principles of Adjunctive Treatment”
    • Ch 10 — removable appliances section
  • 04 — Adjunctive Orthodontic Treatment Procedures
    • Ch 19 — “Adjunctive Treatment Procedures” (uprighting, crossbite correction, extrusion, anterior alignment)

Level IV — Clinical Treatment

Unit A

  • 01 — Why Do We Do Orthodontics
    • Ch 1 — “The Changing Goals of Orthodontic Treatment”
    • Ch 1 — “Who Needs Treatment?”
    • Ch 1 — “Demand for Treatment”
  • 02 — To Extract or Not To Extract, Part 1
    • No reading listed in the source (page range left blank)
    • Ch 7 — “Dental Crowding: To Expand or Extract?”

Unit B

  • 01 — To Extract or Not To Extract, Part 2
    • No reading listed in the source (page range left blank)
    • Ch 20 — “Extraction of Teeth and the Camouflage Versus Surgery Decision”
  • 02 — Special Considerations in Orthodontics for Adults
    • No reading assigned
    • Ch 19 — Comprehensive Treatment in Adults; Psychologic Considerations; Periodontal Considerations
  • 03 — Complex Adjunctive Treatment
    • No reading assigned
    • Ch 19 — “Complex Treatment Procedures”; Prosthodontic–Implant Interactions
  • 04 — Orthodontic Retention
    • Ch 18 — Retention (whole chapter)

Unit C

  • 01 — Indications for Orthognathic Surgery
    • Ch 20 — “The Borderline Patient: Camouflage Versus Surgery”
    • Ch 20 — “Malocclusion Severity as an Indication for Surgery”
    • Ch 20 — “Orthognathic Surgery Versus Temporary Skeletal Anchorage”
    • Ch 20 — “Esthetic and Psychosocial Considerations”
  • 02 — Orthodontic Management of Cleft Lip and Palate
    • No reading assigned
    • Ch 7 — “Treatment Planning in Special Circumstances → Cleft Lip and Palate”
  • 03 — The Best Time for Orthodontic Treatment
    • “Timing in Relation to the Amount of Growth Remaining”
    • “Different Timing for Different Planes of Space”
    • “Timing in Relation to Patient Compliance”
    • Ch 14 — “Evolution of Class II Growth Modification Treatment Strategies”; “Perspectives on Growth Modification”

Unit D

  • 01 — Interaction with Orthodontists
    • Ch 7 — “Interaction Between Orthodontist and Restorative Dentist”
    • Ch 19 — Prosthodontic–Implant Interactions
  • 02 — Meet Your New Young Patient
    • Ch 6 — “Development of a Problem List” (recommended prereq, not assigned)
  • 03 — Accelerated Tooth Movement
    • Ch 8 — “Local Injury to Accelerate Tooth Movement”
    • Ch 8 — “Effects on the Response to Orthodontic Force”