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:

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

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