Tallinn Health Care College
Subject 'Orthodontics'Name in Estonian: Ortodontia (OD)
AimStudent 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 outcomeHaving 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 curricula2016: HT 2015: HT 2014: HT 2013: HT
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