This unit is designed to teach students how to combine and integrate various orthodontic techniques and apply them to resolving complicated orthodontic problems. The students are taught to treat malocclusions using various techniques including combined mechanisms consisting of different techniques that are suitable for the specific case. The hybrid mechanism, which combines various bracket systems to achieve maximum effects, is also an important treatment philosophy that the students are required to further learn and use in clinic.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Discipline of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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(DENT5169 and DENT5170) or DENT6229 |
Corequisites
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DENT5173 and DENT5174 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Oyku Dalci, oyku.dalci@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Alice Wong, nam.wong@sydney.edu.au |
Oyku Dalci, oyku.dalci@sydney.edu.au | |
Ali Darendeliler, ali.darendeliler@sydney.edu.au | |
Lam Cheng, lam.cheng@sydney.edu.au | |
Narayan Gandedkar, narayan.gandedkar@sydney.edu.au |