Medicine

Dentistry: Orthodontics

Why do dentists need accurate 3D models of your teeth known as ‘dental casts’? Dental models are created when dentists need to study the size and relationship of teeth, gums, and dental arches. They are also used to create braces, whitening trays, dentures, overnight protectors, fixed bridges, and regular dental crowns.

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You will:

  • interpret panoramic x-rays of teeth
  • create jaw impressions from alginate mass and from silicone
  • make a plaster cast of the jaw

You will learn:

  • how dental implants are made
  • how to distinguish caries from fillings on an x-ray
  • why dental impressions are made from different materials

Experiments

Internship Orthodontics

X-ray evaluation

Alginate impression

Silicone impression

Dental cast

Patient: Ariadna

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