2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR2166 Orthodontic Removable Appliances and Retainers

20 creditsClass Size: 6

Module manager: Daniel Bembridge
Email: Daniel.Bembridge@leedsth.nhs.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Access Certificate in Dental Technology Studies

Co-requisites

DSUR1159	Oral Anatomy, Physiology and Health
DSUR1160	Fixed Prosthodontics Simple
DSUR1162	Removable Complete Prosthodon
DSUR1163	Work Based Learning 1 (a) Removable Complete Prosthodontics,
DSUR1170	Professionalism. Legislation and Ethics in Dental Healthcare
DSUR2130	Fixed Prosthodontic Complex

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

Module objectives are, the students should be able to:

* Describe the major reasons for providing orthodontic treatment and be aware of the scope and limitations of orthodontic treatment in relation to patient expectations
* Participate with other members of the dental team in determining patient treatment plans
* Understand the terminology and abbreviations used in Orthodontic technology
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate with other members of the Dental Team to ensure timely and safe completion of the treatment plan
* Understand treatment plans and design requirements for removable orthodontic appliances
* Recognise and understand prescription requirements for orthodontic removable appliances be able to recognise basic anatomical features on orthodontic radiographs
* Organise and manage the production schedule for a range of prescription requests
* Demonstrate an understanding of tooth growth and eruption of deciduous and permanent teeth
* Understand the principles of occlusion and demonstrate knowledge of the classifications of malocclusion
* Describe the stages of tooth movement and the types of appliances that may be used to achieve various patterns of tooth movement
* Understand the processes required for the selection of suitable materials including cost analysis and quality assurance. The range and properties and manipulation techniques.
* Demonstrate an understanding of general appliance design and recognise the components and explain the function of each component
* Construct a range of active orthodontic removable appliances.
* Explain the physiological need and the biological process of orthodontic tooth retention
* Construct a variety of orthodontic retainers
* Understand and apply health and safety practices related to the construction of these appliances
Demonstrate safe working practices when using and disposing of dental bio materials

Skills outcomes
Critical evaluation of practical items
Tooth movement
Malocclusion principles
Treatment planning and design requirements
Appliance construction requirements
Communications

Syllabus

This module provides the student with the introductory information and understanding of orthodontic principles and removable appliance therapy.
The student will develop an understanding of the prescription and treatment plan requirements for the effective treatment of patients with occlusal difficulties and malformations and gain the skills necessary to plan their workload.
They will gain basic skills to design and produce a range of removable active orthodontic appliances. The knowledge of the constituents and manipulation of wrought alloys and their jointing and finishing treatments.
The module gives the student the underpinning knowledge of tooth eruption, occlusion, malocclusion and the mechanics of tooth movements. It allows them to gain insight into the necessity of orthodontic treatment and the outcomes it can achieve and its limitations.
It delivers the necessary health and safety information for theirs and there patients safety. They understand the cost implications and quality requirements required to produce these dental appliances.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practical Demonstration	15	0.50	7.50
Lecture	15	1.00	15.00
Practical	15	5.00	75.00
Seminar	15	0.50	7.50
Private study hours			95.00
Total Contact hours			105.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

45 hours - reading (3 hours per lecture)
15 hours - preparation (1 hour per seminar)
20 hours - information research
15 hours - revision for examination.
Students are asked to pre read lecture notes in preparation for lectures highlighting areas that require greater discussion. Students are asked to present small topics for discussion in seminars. Further reading is suggested for all students to gain a depth and breast of knowledge.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There are 2 formative assessments, and essay of 750 words and a group project requiring 750 words.
The subject titles are given at the beginning of semester 1 and completion dates are staggered to ensure that there is no conflict with other modules

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	40.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	3 hr 00 mins	50.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 10 mins	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 19/10/2017

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