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Orthodontics
Diagnosis, cephalometric analysis, space analysis, problem lists, biomechanics, and appliance design — structured for OSCE, viva, and board exams.
What examiners focus on
- Cephalometric landmarks, planes, angles, and their clinical meaning
- Space analysis — mixed dentition analysis, crowding vs spacing
- Problem list construction — skeletal, dental, soft tissue, and functional
- Angle's classification and incisor classification
- Treatment planning rationale — extraction vs non-extraction, timing of treatment
- Biomechanics basics — force systems, anchorage, and tooth movement types
- Removable and functional appliance design and indications
5 tips for orthodontics exams
- Ceph tracing questions test whether you can interpret — not just identify. Always state what the angle means clinically.
- Problem lists must be organized: skeletal → dental → soft tissue → functional. Random lists lose marks.
- Space analysis vivas expect you to show the calculation, not just the answer — walk through the method.
- For treatment planning, always justify your extraction decision with the problem list — don't just state "extract 4s."
- Know 3–4 functional appliances by name, mechanism, and indication — examiners love comparing Twin Block vs Herbst.
Study articles
Cephalometric Landmarks & Angles Simplified
Every major landmark, plane, and angle with clinical interpretation for exams.
Ortho Cases: Clean Problem List
How to build a structured problem list from case records — skeletal, dental, soft tissue.
Orthodontic Space Analysis
Mixed dentition analysis methods, crowding assessment, and space management decisions.