Department of Orthodontics

ABOUT US

The Department of Orthodontics was founded in 1996, following the restructuring of the Clinical Department of Prosthetic Dentistry. In Lithuania, orthodontics is the most rapidly evolving area within the dental profession. The key current priority is the education of highly qualified orthodontists equipped with research competencies. At the Faculty of Odontology, orthodontics is taught to the 3rd, 4th and 5th year Odontology students and 4th year Oral Hygiene students, in both Lithuanian and English. The course aims to familiarise students with the unique aspects of maxillofacial growth and development, etiology, pathogenesis of orthodontic anomalies, and contemporary treatment and preventive methods. Topics covered include the development of primary, mixed, and permanent dentition, principles for diagnosing orthodontic anomalies, and specific oral hygiene practices for orthodontic patients. The department employs state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment methodologies.

Clinical activities

The Department of Orthodontics is the sole specialist clinical department in Lithuania for addressing the most complex orthodontic anomalies, drawing patients from across the country. Particular focus is placed on early intervention, its optimisation, and the prevention of anomalies. Utilising cutting-edge orthodontic techniques, the Department helps craft impeccable smiles and harmonious soft tissue alignment for children, adolescents, and adults alike. Our doctors collaborate closely with professionals from other disciplines, including maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, prosthetic dentists, and paediatric dentists. The methodology of using orthodontic mini-implants has been introduced into clinical practice, and treatment is carried out with modern non-removable and removable orthodontic appliances.