Competency information
Details
Identify and classify common craniofacial anomalies.
Considerations
- Classification criteria for common craniofacial anomalies.
- Patterns of craniofacial growth.
- Clinical appearance of dentofacial deformities/syndromes.
Types of Craniofacial Abnormality
- Craniofacial malformations and their causes (i.e. holoprosencephaly).
- Brachial arch syndromes and aetiology.
- Syndromes with mandibulofacial dysostsis and their characteristic facial appearance.
- Syndromes with hemifacial microsomia and their characteristic facial appearance.
- Hypodontia.
- Head and neck anatomy.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Identify and classify common craniofacial anomalies and complete pre- surgical planning for simple procedures using clinical assessment, image analysis, 3D modelling data and dental casts. |