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Subject 'Orthodontics'

Name in Estonian: Ortodontia (OD)

Year:   2015/2016    2016/2017    2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    

State code2DR213OD
Study languageEstonian
ChairChair of Dental Technology
Credit points 9 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)

Aim

Student gets an overview of the development stages
of face, scull and morphological-functional description of occlusion, occlusion anomalies, the classification of orthodontic appliances and the principles of orthodontic treatment. Student knows the principles of constructing
orthodontic appliances and the requirements for the appliances.

Study outcome

Having passed the subject, the student:
1.knows the principles of constructing orthodontic ap
pliances, can use speciality terminology;
2. knows and recognises the classifications of occlusion and orthodontic appliances, the indications and ontraindications of orthodontic treatment, the completing stages of orthodontic appliances;
2.can produce different orthodontic appliances, knows
their advantages and disadvantages, is aware of differences in orthodontic treatment in children
and adults, can interpret doctor’s treatment plan;
3.can select and use materials, apparatuses and work
instruments accordingly with work nature by observing instructions, the requirements for safety measures and environment saving;
4.can solder different wire details;
5.has an overview of inserting orthodontic appliances
into the oral cavity, about the adaption and maintenance;
6.can describe and evaluate the construction process
and the finished appliance.

Is taught in following curricula

2016: HT  
2015: HT  
2014: HT  
2013: HT  
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