Facial pattern II and III
soft tissue cephalometric analysis as a facilitator in diagnostic learning
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.30979/BrazJDentEduc.v25.2440Keywords:
Cephalometric Analysis, Diagnosis, Soft Tissue, Education DentalAbstract
This study addresses the challenges of diagnosing and treating Facial Patterns II and III in dentistry, emphasising the importance of Cephalometric Soft Tissue Analysis (CSTA) in clinical evaluation and therapeutic decision-making. Two clinical cases were analysed using CSTA. These cases involved an undergraduate dental student and incorporated remote and face-to-face teaching activities. This involved reviewing the literature, studying orthognathic surgery and using specific software. Clinical assessments were carried out at the Faculty of Dentistry of the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) and included analysis and interpretation of facial, occlusal, masticatory muscle and temporomandibular joint data, as well as radiographic images. The CSTA provided crucial data for recognising skeletal discrepancies, enabling more accurate and well-founded diagnoses. The application of CSTA helped to clarify the relationship between aesthetics and function in patients with Facial Patterns II and III. It also enriched students' academic training by promoting critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and familiarity with technologies used in dental practice. CSTA has proved to be an effective tool for diagnosing skeletal alterations and a valuable resource in the teaching and learning process. This study highlights the importance of the National Curriculum Guidelines (NCGs), which promote the adoption of innovative, evidence-based methods to educate professionals who act ethically and critically and are committed to public health.
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