DL 261 - Orthodontic Technique II

Credit Hours: 1

A continuing study of the fabrication of all types of orthodontic appliances including the filling of prescriptions supplied by the Department of Orthodontics at Great Lakes Orthodontics, Ltd.

Course Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to accomplish the following procedures:

design an orthodontic appliance capable of correcting a specific malocclusion;
fabricate a variety of removable orthodontic appliances;
repair removable orthodontic appliances;
use a semi-adjustable articulator;
fabricate a TMJ splint;
apply theoretic knowledge of sleep apnea appliances; and
fabricate indirect bonding tray.

Prerequisites: DL 237. DL 238
Concurrent Registration: DL 262
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