DLT 2113 - ORTHODONTIC LABORATORY

[2 Credits]

This course is designed to teach students how to construct basic orthodontic appliances. Five orthodontic appliances are fabricated with heavy emphasis on wire bending. Lectures are geared to understanding the orthodontic classification system, orthodontic terminology, work authorizations, and purposes of the appliances. Finally the student is exposed to fixed, banded, edged wise cases and surgical orthodontic cases.