Standard |
DLT 115 - Orthodontics/Pedodontics
Introduces the principles of orthodontic treatment with removable appliances. Topics include: principles of occlusion and malocclusion, materials and instruments, orthodontic model preparation, design of orthodontic appliances, and advances in orthodontic treatment.
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Principles of Occlusion and Malocclusion |
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Materials and Instruments |
D. Lab |
4 |
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Orthodontic Model Preparation |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Design of Orthodontic Appliances |
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3 |
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Advances in Orthodontic Treatment |
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Prerequisite: |
DLT 101, DLT 103 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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PRINCIPLES OF OCCLUSION AND
MALOCCLUSION |
1 |
3 |
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Classification of malocclusion |
Identify types of malocclusion. Relate principles of movement to types of malocclusion. |
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Principles of tooth movement |
Describe how forces must be applied to affect tooth movement. |
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3 |
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Orthodontic wire |
Clarify types and use of ortho wire. |
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Orthodontic instruments |
Identify the types and uses of bending pliers and equipment. |
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Orthodontic resins |
Identify the types and uses of orthodontic resins. |
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ORTHODONTIC MODEL PREPARATION |
1 |
4 |
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Model trimming |
Calculate practical as well as esthetic angles for study models. |
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Perform model trimming procedure. |
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DESIGN OF ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES |
6 |
27 |
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Wire bending |
Perform wire bending techniques for archwires, clasps, space maintainers, and springs. |
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Hawley type appliances |
Prepare the cast for appliance. |
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Bend wires for Hawley. |
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Apply acrylic to base of Hawley. |
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Fixed appliances |
Construct space maintainer. |
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Modify bands. |
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Construct space regainer. |
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Removable appliances |
Relate the use for and the construction techniques of the Anderson, Crozat, bite plane, Positioner, Nance, and Swartz. |
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Basic soldering techniques |
Describe the principles of different soldering techniques. Demonstrate flame control and soldering techniques. |
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Mouth protectors and night guards |
Describe materials and construction techniques of mouth protectors and night guards. |
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Perform construction of Vacuform mouthguard. |
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ADVANCES IN ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT |
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3 |
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New trends and technologies |
Research modern and emerging orthodontic techniques. |
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Relate modern and emerging orthodontic techniques. |
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Research the use of an established orthodontic appliance. |
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Relate the use of an established orthodontic appliance. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Adams, P. C. (Latest
edition). The design and construction of
removable orthodontic appliances. Bristol, England: John Wright & Sons
Ltd.
Hayes, P. (1988). Orthodontics for the lab technician. Wauwatosa, WI: Author.
Nash, P. E. (Ed.).
(1986). Removable orthodontics/simple
tooth movement: Technical consideration. Milton, FL: Little House.
Rudd, K. D., et al.
(1985). Dental laboratory procedures:
Removable partial dentures (Vol. 3) (2nd ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.
U.S. Department of
Health, Education, and Welfare. (Latest edition). Pedodontic appliances. Washington, DC: Author.
Audiovisuals
The following title(s) are available from:
Quercus Corporation (from Project A Corde)
Castro Valley, CA
Fabricating the appliance - space maintainer [Video].
The University of Michigan
School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, MI
Basic
orthodontic soldering techniques [Video].
Basic
wire bending techniques [Video].
Orthodontic
model trimming [Video].
Wire bending for removable acrylic appliances [Video].