ORD 501 Orthodontic Technique

Credits: 3
This course teaches the basics of orthodontic techniques through reading assignments, lectures, seminar discussion and hands-on exercises. Methods covered include obtaining pretreatment orthodontic records (clinical exam, intraoral and extraoral photography, radiographs, impressions, model fabrication), various types of a bends used in arch wire adjustments, welding of attachments to bands and archwires, as well as fabrication of retainers and diagnostic setups.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit