Identify
Name visible components and their intended roles.
MEDIVEERSETHE PRACTICAL HUBOBSERVE / REASON / EXPLAIN
Orthodontic appliance inspection
Describe a safe supervised appliance review.
Your practical station
A student is asked to review a removable appliance with a distorted wire. Describe the inspection and appropriate escalation.
Recognise and interpret
Assessment distinguishes integrity, fit, hygiene and the appliance’s prescribed function.
Inspect
Look for distortion, breakage, sharp edges and hygiene concerns.
Refer
Do not adjust activation without the responsible clinician’s plan.
At the viva table
Try answering aloud, then open the suggested answer. Examiner questions vary.
01 / Does an appliance’s appearance alone show correct activation?
No. The clinical plan and fit must be checked.
02 / Why inspect for sharp ends?
They can cause soft-tissue injury.
03 / Should a broken component be ignored if painless?
No. It needs assessment.
04 / Why discuss wear and care instructions?
They influence function and maintenance.