This document discusses orthodontic treatment planning and includes: 1) Concepts and goals of treatment planning as well as major issues like dental crowding, transverse maxillary deficiency, Class II and III problems. 2) Treatment possibilities for different orthodontic problems and how to reduce uncertainty. 3) A flow chart showing the treatment planning process from establishing a problem list and diagnosis to developing alternative treatment plans and getting patient input on the final plan.

1. ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
PLANNING:
*Concepts & Goals
*Major Issues
*Treatment Possibilities
-Dental Crowding
-Transverse Maxillary Deficiency
-Class II Problems
-Class III Problems
*Reducing Uncertainty

5. Problem List
=
Diagnosis
Pathology
(caries, perio, Etc…)
Control before
Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic A A
(DEVELOPMENTAL) B B
problems C C Possible
D D solutions
etc etc
Priority Order
Patient-Parent
Consult
Alternative
Plans
Patient Input
Tx plan
concept
Tx plan
details

10. Either acceptable
Either acceptable

12. Extraction
RELIEF OF INCISOR
Crowding
INCISOR RETRACTION
Maximum Minimum
POSTERIOR FORWARD
Maximum Minimum
Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine Incisor
1st Premolar
2nd Premolar
1st Molar
2nd Molar
5
5
6
5
3
3
2
3 2
3 2
5 3
5 2
3 0
2 0
1 0
1 0
1 0
2 0
5 2
6 4
8 6
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