Post Graduate Modules PDF
Post Graduate Modules PDF
Post Graduate Modules PDF
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Apply knowledge of growth and -Attend lectures / seminars -Written examination
information regarding: development of cranium, maxilla within the department
and mandible to the assessment -Workplace based
• Growth and development of and treatment of patients -Independent study assessment
cranium, maxilla and
mandible and special emphasis -Seminars, case presentations and - Multiple choice question (MCQ)
on assessment and prediction journal club.
of maxilla and mandible.
-CMEs, Conventions and
• Describe normal and Conferences.
abnormal facial growth and
development including -Web based e-learning sources
common malformations
MODULE 3-
Classification and etiology of malocclusion, Epidemiology of Malocclusion and PAR, IOTN
& ICON Indices
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provides -Analyse and interprets clinical - Attend lectures / seminars -Written examination
information about : findings with respect to the within the department
• Various types of etiology and diagnose the
classification of the malocclusion - Independent study -Objective Structured
malocclusion -Prepare suitable treatment plans Clinical Examination
• Discuss the factors (skeletal, according to the cause of the - Seminars, case presentations and
soft tissue, local/dental) of malocclusion journal club. -Workplace based
etiology assessment
• Discuss specific causes of - Evaluate the patients treatment -CMEs, Conventions and
Malocclusion needs and outcome Conferences. - Multiple choice question (MCQ)
• Describe the genetic and
Environmental influences on -Evaluate the incorporation of -Skill lab
malocclusion· these indices in treatment
planning and treatment outcome - Web based e-learning sources
• Age, sex, ethnic group,
socioeconomic status,
esthetics and clinical
treatment need
• Assess the peer pressure and
self Esteem
• Understand the
malocclusion severity
according to indices
MODULE 4-
Research methodology
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Collect, interpretate and analyses -Attend lectures / seminars -Written examination
information and experience in: clinical records and use to make within the department
• Clinical examination clinical diagnosis. - Objective Structured
• Radiographic examination - Independent study Clinical Examination
• Study model analysis -Correct the wrong mandibular
• Other supplemental diagnostic path to treat malocclusion -Seminars, case presentations and -Workplace based
aids journal club. assessment
• Clinical application of different -How to abnormal habit generate
diagnostic aids malocclusion and what are the -Suitable meetings - Multiple choice question
• Clinical application of recent various methods to correct it. (MCQ)
diagnostic aids -CMEs, Conventions and
Conferences.
-Skill lab
• Osteology,myology of
different -Web based e-learning sources
• Muscles Interaction between
osteology and mycology
• Various mandibular movement
-Functions of stomatognathic system-
Mastication
Deglutition
Speech
Respiration
• Different habits
MODULE 6-
Physiology of Bone with Current Concepts & its Clinical Applications, Orthodontic Tooth
Movements & Current Concepts in Tissue Changes and Root resorption
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Evaluate the normal physiology -Attend lectures / seminars - Written examination
information about: of bone within the department
• The types of bone, -How to alter the growth of bone
physiology of bone, and use for the treatment of -Independent study - Objective Structured
remodelling and modelling malocclusion. Clinical Examination
of bone etc. -Seminars, case presentations and
• Understands and apply the -Understands the normal sequence journal club. -Workplace based
clinical application. of tooth eruption and exfoliation, assessment
and can prevent the development - Suitable meetings
• Normal timing of eruption of malocclusion to guide the tooth - Multiple choice question (MCQ)
and exfoliation of the to normal path of eruption - CMEs, Conventions and
teeth. Conferences.
• Biology and biomechanics -How to reduce root resorption
of tooth movement
• Phases of tooth movement · Web based e-learning sources
• Theories of tooth
movement
• Discuss the histology of
tooth movement
• Tissue changes and root
resorption during
orthodontic tooth
movement
• Types of rooth resorption
and how to prevent it
MODULE 7-
Cephalometrics Analyses (Basic, Anterio-posterior, vertical, PA and soft tissue)
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -How to locate the landmarks -Attend lectures / seminars -Written examination
information and experience in: within the department
-Construction of various planes -Objective Structured
• Basics of cephalometric -Independent study Clinical Examination
• Different Cephalometric -Understands the various
analyses cephalometric analyses. - Seminars, case presentations and -Workplace based
• Superimposition journal clubs. assessment
techniques for lateral -Interpret the superimposition.
cephalogram -Suitable meetings -Multiple choice question (MCQ)
• Growth analysis -Evaluate the accuracy of
• Evaluate the pre and post superimposition techniques. - CMEs, Conventions and
treatment changes. Conferences.
• Use of different .Differentiate the effect of growth
superimposition and mechanics by .Skill lab
techniques superimposition.
· Web based e-learning sources
MODULE 8-
TMJ and Malocclusion
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Describe normal TMJ function -Attend trainee - Workplace based
information and experience in: and examine TMJ in various seminars / tutorials assessment
malocclusion
• The importance of TMJ - Independent study -Written exam
and TMD in Orthodontics -Understands the position of
• Anatomy and physiology condyle in different malocclusion - Web based e-learning -OSCE
of the TMJ Sources
• Diagnosing the presence -Diagnose and treatment plan with - MCQ
of TMD and its progress if respect to TMD -Seminars, case presentations and
present journal clubs.
• The aetiology of TMD - Evaluate the TMD in
• The management of TMD orthodontic patients in pre and - CMEs, Conventions and
post treatment. Conferences.
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Apply knowledge - Attend lectures / seminars - Written examination
information and of clinical photography and within the department
experience in: correlate with lat. Cephalometry - Objective Structured
to understands the malocclusion -Independent study Clinical Examination
• Principles and practise of
clinical Photography in a -Compare the pre and post -Seminars, case presentations and -Workplace based
Standerized manner treatment photographs journal clubs. assessment
• Describe the underlying
principles of clinical -Suitable meetings -Multiple choice question (MCQ)
photography and the ways
in which the principles -CMEs, Conventions and
can be applied to the Conferences.
taken photographs
of standard environment -Skill labs
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Apply knowledge of - Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based
information and psychological development to assessment
experience in: the assessment of psychological - Independent study
improvement after orthodontic -Written exam
• The psychological basis of treatment of patients. - Web based e learning
patients suffering from Sources - OSCE
malocclusion and
deformities and assess the - Seminars and journal clubs. -MCQ
orthodontic treatment
planning. - Suitable courses
• To understand normal and and meetings
abnormal psychological
development including - CMEs, Conventions and
deformities from Conferences.
childhood to adulthood
MODULE 11-
Sterilization and Dental care during Orthodontic Treatment
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Apply appropriate sterilization - Attend seminars / tutorials -Workplace based
information about: and disinfection method in the assessment
• What is sterilization and clinics. -Independent study
disinfection -Apply the post sterilization -Written exam
• Discuss different ( drying, cooling, storage and -Web based elearning
Orthodontic sterilization distribution ) procedures Sources
techniques clinically. - OSCE
• Discuss the guideline for -Case presentation, seminars and
effective and safe infection journal clubs. - MCQ
control and disinfection
methods -Suitable course and meetings
• Different testing for
orthodontic sterilizers. -Skill labs
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Apply knowledge of tooth - Attend seminars / tutorials -Workplace based
information and experience in: extraction for the treatment in - Independent study assessment
different malocclusion. - Web based e-learning - Written exam
• To make the diagnosis of Sources - OSCE
the patient -Understands the effect of -Case presentation, seminars and - MCQ
• To assess the tooth extraction on the dentition journal clubs.
extraction according to -Suitable courses
malocclusion and meeting
• To plan the patient - CMEs, Conventions and
treatment according to Conferences.
need
• To know the effect of
individual tooth extraction
MODULE 13-
Non-Extraction Treatment
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Application of non-extraction -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based
information and treatment approach according to -Independent study assessment
experience in: malocclusion - Web based e-learning
• The principle and Sources -Written exam
limitations of - Fabrication of different - Case presentation, seminars and
Non-Extraction treatment. appliance appliances for journal clubs. - OSCE
• Fabrication of design of specific malocclusions -Suitable course and meetings
different appliance for -Skill labs - MCQ
non-extraction treatment. -CMEs, Conventions and
• Indications and Conferences.
contraindications for the
use of Non-Extraction.
• Discuss the case selection
of nonextraction
• Discuss the different
method of Non-Extraction
approach
MODULE 14-
Early Treatment, Dentofacial Orthopedics
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Advantages of Early orthodontic -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based
information and experience treatment according to - Independent study assessment
in: malocclusion - Web based e-learning
• The principle and -Application of different Sources -Written exam
limitations of Early appliance in different -Clinics, case presentation,
treatment malocclusion at the early stage seminars and journal clubs. -OSCE
• Rationale of early - Suitable course
orthodontic treatment -How to design, and suitable meetings - MCQ
• Early treatment in Construct and management of -Skill labs
different malocclusion orthopaedic appliance -CMEs, Conventions and
• When should early -How to deliver extraoral Conferences.
treatment for crossbite Forces
begin? -Direction of force of different
• Indication and types of orthopaedic appliance
contraindication of early
treatment
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Application of functional -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based assessment
information and appliances according to -Independent study
experience in: malocclusion -Web based elearning - Written exam
• The principle and Sources
limitations of Functional - Fabrication of growth -Clinics, case presentation, -DOPS
appliances. modification appliances for seminars and journal clubs.
• Fabrication of design of specific malocclusions -Suitable courseand meetings -OSCE
different appliance. -CMEs, Conventions and
• Types of functional -Apply knowledge of the Conferences. -MCQ
appliance. integration of fixed functional
• Indications and Appliances
contraindications for the
use of functional - Design growth modification
appliances. Appliances according to
specific malocclusions
-The scope and limitations of
Fixed functional appliances
• Describe the indications
and contraindications for
the use of fixed functional
appliances
• Describe the design and
construction of various types
of fixed functional appliance
• Explain the relative merits
of
different fixed functional
appliance designs
MODULE 16-
Smile in Orthodontics
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Clinical significance of smile -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based
information and assessment
experience in: -Assessment of smile in different - Independent study
• Anatomy of smile, malocclusion -Written exam
classification of smile, - Web based elearning
different components of -Assess the smile in different age Sources - OSCE
smile at rest and dynamic group and sex.
position. -Clinics, case presentation, - MCQ
seminars and journal clubs.
• Smile changes with age
-Suitable course and meetings
• Difference of smile in
different malocclusion. -Skill labs
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Application of Space closure -Attend seminars / tutorials -Workplace based
information and mechanics according to assessment
experience in: malocclusion -Independent study
• The principles of space -Written exam
closure mechanics. -Indication and contraindication -Web based e-learning
• Types of space closure of different types of space closure Sources - OSCE
mechanics . mechanics.
-Clinics, case presentation, - MCQ
- Sliding mechanics seminars and journal clubs.
- Loop mechanics
-Suitable course
• Different types of loops and meetings
and biomechanics of
loops. -Skill labs
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Apply the direction of force to - Attend seminars / tutorials -Workplace based
information and erupt the impaction teeth. assessment
experience in: -Independent study
• Etiology , frequency , -Apply the surgical procedure -Written exam
classification and diagnosis according to degree of impaction -Web based e-learning
of Impactions and traction force applied Sources
• Different surgical according to need. - OSCE
techniques - Clinics, case presentation,
-Treatment Strategies seminars and journal clubs. -MCQ
-Treatment Strategies of
different transposition
MODULE 19-
Fixed mechanotherapy in Orthodontics ( Standard edgewise, Bio- progressive therapy,
Roth and MBT)
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -How it select, which appliance
information and systems is appropriate to the · Attend seminars / tutorials · Workplace based
experience in: specific type of malocclusions assessment
• Advantages, disadvantages · Independent study
and limitations of fixed -Understands the literature with · Written exam
appliances relation to bracket system choice · Web based e-learning
• Indications and Sources · OSCE
contraindications
• How to place bond and · Clinics, case presentation, · MCQ
cementation of fixed seminars and journal clubs.
appliances
• Anchorage planning · Suitable course
• Use of ligatures and and meetings
elastics and other
auxillaries . Skill labs
• Discuss the various types
of fixed appliances . CMEs, Conventions and
Conferences.
• Discuss the different types
of preadjusted edgewise
appliances and
prescriptions
MODULE 20-
Biomechanics in Orthodontics
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Apply appropriate biomechanics - Attend seminars / tutorials -Workplace based
information and experience in: according to the clinical situation assessment
- Independent study
• Basics of biomechanics - Analyse and accounts -Written exam
and their effects in for desired and undesired tooth -Web based e-learning
different types of tooth movements according to applied Sources -DOPS
movement mechanics
• Action and reaction of - Clinics, case presentation, -OSCE
applied force system as the seminars and journal clubs.
tooth movements achieved -MCQ
• Describe the way in which - Suitable course and meetings
archwires achieve their
tooth movements -Skill labs
• Variations of
biomechanics -Typhodont
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Choose the area of defect and the - Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based
information and cases which cannot be treated by assessment
experience in: orthodontics alone - Independent study
• Recognition the type of - Written exam
CLP and different -Council and communicate to - Web based e-learning
craniofacial anomalies patients for the cleft care Sources -DOPS
• Diagnostic procedures
used to diagnose the CLP -Clinics, case presentation, -OSCE
and other craniofacial seminars and journal clubs.
anomalies - MCQ
• The stages in the - Suitable courses and meetings
management of cleft lip
and/or palate patients -Skill labs
• Treatment options for the
different craniofacial -CMEs, Conventions and
disorder Conferences.
• Explain the timing of
orthodontic care in cleft
lip and/or palate patients
MODULE 22-
Treatment of (Class II div 1, Class II div 2, Class III, Deep bite and
Open bite)
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Evaluate information -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based
information and required to treat the malocclusion .ssessment
experience in: - Independent study
-Analyse all possible treatment -Written exam
• Identification of options including the provision of - Web based e-learning
patient malocclusion no treatment Sources -DOPS
• Identification of
treatment aims, type of - Clinics, case presentation, - OSCE
treatment necessary to seminars and journal clubs.
treat the malocclusion -MCQ
• Explain to patients - Suitable course and meetings
relevant to the delivery of
treatment -Skill labs
• Discuss the way by
which the treatment we can - CMEs, Conventions and
achieve the objective Conferences.
MODULE 23-
Finishing & Detailing in Orthodontics
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Evaluate information - Attend seminars / tutorials -Workplace based
information and required for finishing and assessment
experience in: detailing - Independent study
• Discuss the steps in -Written exam
finishing and detailing -Evaluate the finishing and -Web based e-learning
• Ideal requirement of detailing in every treated case Sources -OSCE
finishing and detailing
• Describe how to achieve - Clinics, case presentation, - MCQ
finishing and detailing in seminars and journal clubs.
different bracket system
• Guidelines of finishing -Suitable course and meetings
and detailing
-Skill labs
- Attendance at CMEs,
Conventions and Conferences.
MODULE 24-
Digital imaging in Orthodontics
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Apply knowledge of digital -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based
information and imaging techniques to the assessment
experience in: diagnosis and treatment planning -Independent study
• Principles and practice of for orthodontic patients -Written exam
digital imaging and other -Web based e-learning
imaging technology Sources -DOPS
• Explain the advantages
and disadvantages of -Clinics, case presentation, -OSCE
digital imaging seminars and journal clubs.
• Explain the different type - MCQ
of software and how to -Suitable course and meetings
apply
• Describe radiation -Skill labs
protection guidelines
-CMEs, Conventions and
Conferences.
MODULE 25-
Surgical Orthodontics and Adult Orthodontics
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Demonstrate the ability to make -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based
information and decisions for the surgical assessment
experience in: procedures -Independent study
- Written exam
• How to expose and - Communicate and discuss the - Web based e-learning
manage the impacted teeth patients/ parents about the Sources -DOPS
• Indication and surgical management
contraindication of - Clinics, case presentation, - OSCE
surgical procedures - Apply appropriate seminars and journal clubs.
• Management of severe treatment options - MCQ
skeletal dysplasias - Suitable course and meetings
• Discuss the different -Communicate the adult patients
treatment options and understands is expectation -Skill labs
according to severity of related to treatment
problem - CMEs, Conventions and
• Combination of surgery -Motivate and educate the adults Conferences.
and orthodontics patients for their treatment
• Various surgical methods
to achieve ideal occlusion
• Periodontal status of
patient, considerations
temporo-mandibular joint
and age related changes
• Biomechanics and amount
and direction of force
• Identify Skeletal, dental
and soft tissue healt in
adult patients
• Discuss the various
appliance therapy: its
goals, principles
and procedures
MODULE 26-
Retention & Relapse
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Place the retainer according to - Attend seminars / tutorials -Workplace based
Information and malocclusion and retention assessment
experience in: required - Independent study
• Understands the School -Written exam
of Thoughts -Place appropriate retainer - Web based e-learning
• Discuss the biologic Basis according to malocclusion Sources - OSCE
for Orthodontic Relapse
• Discuss the Principles of - Clinics, case presentation, - MCQ
Retention seminars and journal clubs.
• Factors affecting retention
• Various conditions - Suitable course and meetings
requiring retention
• Various Removable and -Skill labs
Fixed Retainers
- CMEs, Conventions and
Conferences.
MODULE 27-
Recent knowledge of Orthodontics (Lingual orthodontics,implants, magnets and self
ligating brackets etc) and Newer materials in Orthodontics
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Advantages and disadvantages -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based assessment
information and
experience in: -Biological consideration - Independent study - Written exam
• Recent advancement in
orthodontics. -Apply appropriate materials for -Web based e-learning - OSCE
• A Historical background the clinical situation Sources
of implants, lingual - MCQ
appliance, magnets and -Communicate to the patients/ - Clinics, case presentation,
self ligating brackets. parents the advantages/ seminars and journal clubs.
• Classification disadvantages and use/limitations
• Basic terminologies of different material. - Suitable course and meetings
• Principles
• Application of appliance -Use appropriate material -Skill labs
according to the malocclusion of
• Clinical studies
the tooth - CMEs, Conventions and
Conferences.
• Different types of
- Evaluate and analyse the effect
materials available and
of material in the oral cavity
their properties
• Interaction of orthodontic
brackets and wires and the
tooth movements achieved
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Advantages and disadvantages of -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based assessment
information and Evidence
experience in: - Independent study - Written exam
• Era of Evidence -How to do Evidence and effect of
• Definition and Importance Evidence -Web based e-learning - OSCE
of Evidence. Sources
• A Historical background - MCQ
of Evidence based - Suitable course and meetings
Orthodontics.
• Classification of Evidence -Skill labs
• Basic need and Principle
of Evidence - CMEs, Conventions and
• Application of Evidence Conferences.
based Orthodontics
• Clinical studies on
Evidence based
Orthodontics
MODULE 29-
Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement (AOTM)
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide -Advantages and disadvantages of -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based assessment
information and AOTM
experience in: - Independent study - Written exam
• Definition and Importance -How the AOTM works
of Accelerated tooth -Web based e-learning - OSCE
movement. - Sources
• A History of Accelerated - MCQ
tooth movement. - Suitable course and meetings
• Physiology of AOTM
• Basic need and Principle -Skill labs
of AOTM
• Application of AOTM - CMEs, Conventions and
according to need Conferences.
• Classification of AOTM
• Recent methods of AOTM
• Clinical studies ON
AOTM
MODULE 30-
Successful Management of Orthodontic Practice
Expected outcome Intended learning objectives Teaching learning Methods Assessment tools
-This module will provide - -Attend seminars / tutorials - Workplace based assessment
information and
experience in: - Independent study - Written exam
•
-Web based e-learning - OSCE
Sources
- MCQ
- Suitable course and meetings
-Skill labs