DLT 106 - Orthodontic Appliances

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)

Construction and theory of simple orthodontic appliances. Includes evaluation of preliminary impressions and fabrication of orthodontic study models, model trimming and evaluation, classification of occlusion and malocclusion types, tooth numbering systems and identification. Also includes wrought wire fabrication, application of wire bending skills, fabrication of removable tooth retaining and moving appliances, and fixed space maintaining appliances.

Prerequisite(s): DLT 101 and DLT 101LB, or concurrent enrollment.
Corequisite(s): DLT 106LB
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.