BDS / 4th Year / Core subject

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Pliers, occlusion assessment, study models and appliance checks. Start with a reference view or clinical station, then explain the principles and test your viva answers.

Initial collection · 4 lessons. Teaching references support supervised revision; follow your university’s complete practical list.

Instrument study

Orthodontic pliers

Recognise orthodontic pliers and discuss design-specific use.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCEOcclusion assessmentObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

Occlusion assessment

Describe occlusal observations systematically.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCEStudy model assessmentObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

Study model assessment

Organise a review of orthodontic study models.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCEOrthodontic appliance inspectionObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

Orthodontic appliance inspection

Describe a safe supervised appliance review.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →