Competency information
Details
Plan and manufacture arch bars for dentate patients with mandibular fractures.
Considerations
- Displacement of mandibular fractures.
- Interpretation of device prescriptions.
- Where, how and when to seek advice and information from colleagues and relevant agencies.
- Dental impression materials, techniques and the factors affecting the clinical choice for dental fractures.
- Design factors for laboratory construction.
- Metal joining techniques (e.g. soldering, laser welding).
- Cross-infection control.
- Criteria for clinical presentation and use.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Plan and manufacture devices for a range of patients with facial fractures. |