MD926 Removable Orthodontic Appliances

Aims & Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, you should be able to...

3.1 describe the components of removable appliances and explain their construction

3.2 understand the advantages and disadvantages of removable appliances

3.3 insert passive removable appliances

3.4 insert active removable appliances previously adjusted by a dentist

3.5 insert orthodontic headgear

3.6 Fit orthodontic facebows which have been previously adjusted by a dentist and measure elastic headgear forces

3.7 describe the components of functional appliances; explain the construction of functional appliances; understand the advantages and disadvantages of functional appliances; insert passive removable functional appliances