Tallinn Health Care College
Subject 'Orthodontics'Name in Estonian: Ortodontia
AimTo acquire an overview of the development stages of face, skull and morphological-functional characteristics of occlusion, occlusion anomalies, the classification of orthodontic appliances and the principles of orthodontic treatment; the principles of constructing orthodontic appliances and the requirements for the appliances.
Study outcome1. Knows and recognizes the principles of constructing orthodontic appliances and can use professional terminology.
2. Knows and recognizes the classifications of occlusion and orthodontic appliances, the indications and contraindications of orthodontic treatment, the completing stages of orthodontic appliances. 3. Can produce different orthodontic appliances, knows their advantages and disadvantages, is aware of differences in orthodontic treatment in children and adults, can interpret a doctor’s treatment plan. 4. Can describe and evaluate the construction process and the finished appliance. Is taught in following curricula2020: HT 2019: HT 2018: HT 2017: HT
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