Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
The Fixed Orthodontic Appliances module helps you gain a thorough knowledge of fixed appliances. The module covers oral health and pain control during orthodontic treatment, as well as how to manage orthodontic emergencies.
This module consists of five sections:
- Fixed appliances
- Indications for fixed appliances, advantages and disadvantages different types history and uses of appliances
- Bracket recognition Bonding Banding Technique
- Fixed appliance placement
- Archwires and auxiliaries materials and welding attachment
- Fixed Appliance Removal
- De-bonding technique and adhesive removal, final records and retention appliances
- Oral Health in relation to the care and management of appliances
- Effect of diet on oral health and role of the orthodontic team in improving diet to reduce liability to cause caries and the potential risks involved with orthodontic appliances
- Pain and Anxiety Control
- Fear and anxiety management, control of pain, empathy towards the orthodontic patient
- Orthodontic Emergency Care
- What classifies as an orthodontic emergency, how to identify damaged appliances, take appropriate action, give appropriate advice and/ or refer to orthodontist if beyond therapists level of expertise
Key Facts
Contact:
Cheryl Grantham/Gaynor Mercer/Claire Runaghan
Tel:+44 (0)2476 522474/150453
Course type: Module
Course Leaders: Liz Hopkins
Credits: 20
Module Code: MD927
Assessment: 1 hr written paper
1 hr practical assessment
Competency assessments
How to apply: Apply online
Available on which courses?
Core module: Orthodontic Therapy (Diploma)
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