2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR2167 Orthodontic Fixed and Fuctional Appliances

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

Pre-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

Co-requisites

DSUR2131	Removable Pros Partial Denture
DSUR2166	Orthodontic Removable Appliances and Retainers
DSUR2168	Work Based Learning 2
DSUR2169	Specialist Research Project

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

Module objectives are, students should be able to:
* Participate with other members of the dental team in determining patient treatment plans
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate with other members of the Dental Team to ensure timely and safe completion of the treatment plan.
* Recognise and understand prescription requirements for orthodontic removable appliances and recognise basic anatomical features on orthodontic radiographs.
* Organise and manage the production schedule for a range of prescription requests.
* Understand the processes required for the selection of suitable materials including cost analysis.
* Understand treatment plans and design requirements for and construct a range of laboratory constructed orthodontic fixed and functional appliances
* Understand the necessity for the storage of accurate records in a secure environment and be aware of the need for patient confidentiality
* Understand the principles of fixed appliance orthodontic therapy and its benefits and limitations
* Be aware of the types of fixed appliances that are clinically placed
* Recognise the types of fixed appliances that are laboratory constructed and understand the design requirements for a variety of these appliances.
* Demonstrate the ability to design and construct a range of laboratory produced fixed appliances
* Understand the concept of functional appliance therapy and its achievable outcomes.
* Identify a range of functional appliances, describe their uses and design requirements.
* Be able to construct a range of orthodontic functional appliances. Including a range of solders, fluxes and antifluxes available to dental analysing their suitability.
* Understand the concept of extra oral traction and be able to identify a range of oral traction devices
* Understand and apply health and safety practices related to the construction of these appliances.
* Explain the application of quality assurance measures for these appliances

Skills outcomes
Evaluate prescription requirements
Time manage complex construction techniques
Design and construct complex appliances
Evaluate and analyse material requirements
Critical evaluation of practical items
Communication between team members

Syllabus

This module develops the students understanding of orthodontic principles and introduces them to fixed and functional orthodontic therapy.
The student will develop their understanding of the different approaches commonly undertaken in the provision of orthodontic therapy.
They will develop their knowledge of the facial and oral musculature introduced in oral anatomy, physiology and health.
The student develop skills to enable them to design and produce a range of fixed and functional orthodontic appliances as well as gaining insight into clinically placed fixed orthodontic therapy.
The module introduces the concept of extra oral traction.
The module will allow the student to strengthen and develop their expertise in their chosen specialist field.

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, including pre requisite modules, in preparation for lectures. Students are asked to prepare small topics to present in seminars. Information research time allows for further reading around the topics to gain greater insight into the topics covered.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There are 2 formative assessments, and essay of 750 words and a group project. The titles are given at the beginning of semester 2 to allow the students to research the topics both individually and as small groups. The date for submission is staggered so as not to overload the student.

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	60.00
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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