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Case Requirements
The records should be in a loose-leaf, 3-ring binder. Each individual page and radiograph should be placed in a transparent sheet protector. Each case must include the following:
- A Case Report - A narrative report that includes patient history, clinical analysis, treatment objectives, treatment plan and an estimate of treatment duration. (sample)
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Pre and post-treatment cephalometric radiographs. The cephalometric tracings of each radiograph should be included in a separate sheet protector. (sample) A separate treatment sheet should be included listing normal measurements along with the patient's actual pre-treatment and post-treatment measurements. (sample)
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Pre and post treatment photographs to include: (sample)
- Facial Frontal
- Facial Profile
- Intraoral Frontal
- Intraoral Left Lateral
- Intraoral Right Lateral
- Maxillary Occlusal
- Mandibular Occlusal
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Pre and post treatment radiographs, either a panorex or full mouth series. (sample)
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Properly trimmed and finished pre and post treatment models, professional in appearance. The post treatment models should be made from impressions taken at least six months after treatment is completed. (sample)
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A Case Summary - A narrative summary and analysis of the treatment result. (sample)
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Optional - Progressive photos, models or slides at different stages of treatment. Transcranial radiographs or tomograms if available. (sample)
Types of Cases
For Diplomate applicants, 5 of 10 cases presented must be Class II - Division I or Division II. One case must be Class III.
Suggested types of cases are:
- Early Treatment Malocclusion
- Class I - Crowded
- Class II Division II Malocclusion - deep overbite
- Class II Division I Malocclusion - significant arch length discrepancy
- Class II Division I Malocclusion - high mandibular plane angle and anterior open bite
- Severe Skeletal Discrepancy
- Class III Malocclusion
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