This instructional unit for this expanded function prepares the participant to manipulate and apply appropriate material
Placement or bonding of orthodontic brackets and bands or provisional orthodontic appliances following review of the fit and function by the supervising dentist.
Removal of adhesive, orthodontic brackets, and bands, or provisional orthodontic appliances using nonmotorized hand instrumentation
After this instructional unit, the participant will be able to:
Review brackets and bands
Identify materials and techniques available
Learn commonly used techniques for the removal of brackets, bands, and provisional orthodontic appliances using non-motorized instruments Manipulate and apply the material to clinical competency
A minimum number of total hours: Didactic hours: 4 hours/ 2 hours for placement and bonding; 2 hours for removal Lab hours: 2 hours/ includes a minimum of 4 hands-on (non-patient). 2 experiences focus on placement & bonding and 2 experiences focus on removal. Minimum number of patient experiences: A total 10 experiences
Continuing Education Units: 12 (4 didactic hours and 8 hours lab/clinical)