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Detailed Description of 60.10 Orthodontic Separators and BandingThis Bundle has 2 courses
1. 60.11 Separators Course
Presentation: 25 min Run Time, Knowledge Quiz: 18 Questions, 2 CE Credits
Contents of the Separators Course
This course teaches everything an individual needs to know to select, place, and remove orthodontic separators carefully and safely.
Goal of this Course: Help the student select, place, and remove orthodontic separators correctly in preparation for placing orthodontic bands on teeth for orthodontic treatment.
Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of separators
- List 6 types of separators and the special features of each type
- Describe when each type of separator is indicated for use
- Demonstrate placement of each type of separator
- Describe special precautions that should be taken when placing each type of separator
- Give instructions to a patient for each type of separator
- Enter chart notes about placement of separators
- Describe procedures that should be done when a patient is “missing” a separator
- Demonstrate the removal of each type of separator
- Determine if special procedures will be necessary relative to the amount of interproximal space that was created for banding
- Describe procedures that are completed to close band space after debanding
2. 60.12 Orthodontic Banding Course
Presentation: 1 hour 41 minutes Run Time, Knowledge Quiz: 17 Questions, 3 CE Credits
Contents of the Orthodontic Banding Course
This course teaches every detail about band recognition, fitting, and cementation so that the individual who completes this course will be able to competently identify, fit, and cement orthodontic bands to the teeth. Orthodontic bands are not used as much today as they were in the 1970s when orthodontic bonding was introduced. Consequently, this course has been shortened to cover critical concepts. Yet, a special section has been included regarding fitting bands to specific teeth for when the orthodontic assistant encounters difficulties in a certain area.
Goal of this course: Help the student identify, fit, and cement orthodontic bands to the teeth.
Objectives: At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to:
List 14 benefits of well-fitting bands
List 16 criteria of well-fitting bands
Identify and sort bands by materials, shapes, and sizes
Identify and sort band brackets
State the purpose of band bracket components so that the band features can be fully used
Recognize and understand the use of auxiliary band attachments
Select, organize, and prepare all materials for fitting bands
Describe in detail all steps in fitting bands
Describe specific challenges to fitting bands to selected teeth
Select, organize, and prepare 20 items for cementation of bands
Describe the different features and working procedures for at least 3 types of cementation materials
Describe in detail each step in the cementation of bands
Conduct band-failure charting to determine the factors that are contributing to band failure and corrective measures
