ORTHODONTIC UNIT
The Orthodontic Unit is one of the core expertise areas within the Dental Technology Laboratory, specialising in the fabrication and repair of various orthodontic appliances. These appliances are designed to support orthodontic treatment, functional corrections, and long-term retention for patients.
Types of Works Available:
1. Orthodontic Study Models
2. Retainers
- Essix Retainer
- Big Hawley Retainer
- Bonded Retainer
- Surgical Retainer
3. Removable Appliances
- URA with Active Component
- URA with Passive Component
- URA with Expansion Screw
4. Functional Appliances
- Twin Block
- Modified Frenkel II
- Quad Helix
- Active Skeletonized Suture Distractor (ASSD)
5. Fixed Auxiliary Appliances
- Habit Breaker
- Transpalatal Arch
- Lingual Arch
- Nance Button
- Fixed Anterior Bite Plane
- Combined Fixed Appliances
6. Silencer
- OSD (Anti-Snoring Devices)
7. Space Maintainers
- URA with Passive Component
- Band and Loop
- Crown and Loop
8. Presurgical Orthognathic Appliances
9. Repair Services
- Repair of Broken Appliances
Roles and Activities:
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Supporting teaching and learning activities for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental students.
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Participating in research and development (R&D) projects related to orthodontic appliances and treatment techniques.
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Fabricating orthodontic appliances for HPUSM patients, Executive Dental Clinic patients, and private dental clinic cases.