Courtney Donkoh, DDS
This presentation will familiarize the audience with several types of facial growth patterns, as described in the literature by Dr. Arne Bjork. The audience will learn how to assess mandibular rotation and understand how to differentiate the various types of mandibular rotation, as described in the literature by Dr. Peter Buschang. Along the way, we will discuss interventions that influence mandibular rotation.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
1) Describe the three types of forward mandibular rotation and two types of backward mandibular rotation.
2) Explain the difference between matrix rotation and true rotation of the mandible and describe how to assess both.
3) Identify six interventions that influence mandibular rotation.
