Course Syllabus
Module 1 : Introduction to Orthodontic Removable Appliances (ORA)
• General components of orthodontic ORA
• Mode of action of ORA
• Feasibility and limitations of ORA
• Teaching video: Introduction to ORA
Module 2 : Fabrication of active components
• Z Spring (Double cantilever spring)
• T spring
• Finger Spring (Single cantilever spring)
• Coffin Spring
• Buccal Canine Retractor (BCR)
• Roberts Retractor
• Teaching videos: Fabrication and activation of active components
Fabrication of retentive components
• Adams Clasp
• Labial bow
• Southend clasp
• Ball ended clasp
• Teaching video: Fabrication and activation of retentive components
Fabrication of bite-planes
• Anterior bite plane
• Posterior bite plane
• Inclined bite plane
• Teaching video: Fabrication technique of anterior bite plane
Fabrication and Issue of Orthodontic Removable Appliances
• Fabrication of Removable Appliances
• Issue of removable appliance
• Instructions to patients
• Teaching video: Fabrication and issue of ORA
Treatment with Orthodontic Removable Appliances
• Clinical cases presentations
• Design and prescription of ORA
• Clinical outcomes
• Teaching video: Treatment planning
• General components of orthodontic ORA
• Mode of action of ORA
• Feasibility and limitations of ORA
• Teaching video: Introduction to ORA
Module 2 : Fabrication of active components
• Z Spring (Double cantilever spring)
• T spring
• Finger Spring (Single cantilever spring)
• Coffin Spring
• Buccal Canine Retractor (BCR)
• Roberts Retractor
• Teaching videos: Fabrication and activation of active components
Fabrication of retentive components
• Adams Clasp
• Labial bow
• Southend clasp
• Ball ended clasp
• Teaching video: Fabrication and activation of retentive components
Fabrication of bite-planes
• Anterior bite plane
• Posterior bite plane
• Inclined bite plane
• Teaching video: Fabrication technique of anterior bite plane
Fabrication and Issue of Orthodontic Removable Appliances
• Fabrication of Removable Appliances
• Issue of removable appliance
• Instructions to patients
• Teaching video: Fabrication and issue of ORA
Treatment with Orthodontic Removable Appliances
• Clinical cases presentations
• Design and prescription of ORA
• Clinical outcomes
• Teaching video: Treatment planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 : Is this a preclinical requirement for DOR505 orthodontic course?
A1 : Yes.
Q2 : Do I need to complete all learning activities before embarking orthodontic clinical training?
A2 : Yes.
A1 : Yes.
Q2 : Do I need to complete all learning activities before embarking orthodontic clinical training?
A2 : Yes.