The aetiology and management of occlusal asymmetry including asymmetric molar relationships and transverse discrepancy will be discussed in a clinically-applied manner in this webinar delivered by the Faculty of Dental Surgery.

Aims

• To discuss the aetiology and management of occlusal asymmetry
• To relate occlusal presentation to the management of posterior crossbite
• To clearly describe the decision-making process in the management of posterior crossbite tailoring the solution to the presentation

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:

• Be capable of planning Class II subdivision
• Refer to dental midlines and degree and location of crowding to inform treatment planning in Class II subdivision
• Understand the relative merits of early versus later management of the transverse dimension
• Consider the aetiology of transverse discrepancy (upper or lower, dental and/or skeletal) during related planning.

GDC Development Outcomes

GDC Development Outcomes A, C & D.

Panellists

Our panellists include:

• Professor Padhraig Fleming - Padhraig is Chair of Orthodontics at Trinity College Dublin and was formerly Professor, Consultant and Postgraduate Training Lead in Orthodontics at the Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. He was awarded his MSc. with Distinction in 2007, the Membership in Orthodontics and British Orthodontic Society Medal for clinical excellence in 2008 and a PhD in 2013. He is an Associate Editor of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, British Dental Journal, Journal of Dentistry and Progress in Orthodontics and is on the editorial board of numerous other journals.

• Padhraig has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers and received numerous research awards including the Turpin Award from the American Academy of Orthodontists (AAO) in 2021, the Helen E. Dewel Award from the AAO on three occasions and the Chapman Prize from the British Orthodontic Society. Padhraig has co-authored four successful orthodontic textbooks: ‘Clinical Cases in Orthodontics’, ‘Functional Appliances: Theory and Practice’, ‘Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A practical guide’ and in 2023 ‘Graber’s ‘Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques. Padhraig also runs a popular Facebook group (Orthodontic Fundamentals) with related courses and mentoring.

• Pratik Sharma (Chair) - BDS(Hons.), MFDS RCS(Ed.), M. Sc, M. Orth RCS(Ed.), FDS Orth RCS(Ed.), FCGDent, FHEA , Reader/ Consultant Orthodontist, Centre for Oral Bioengineering, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL.

CPD

1 Hour