Description
- Hands-On Practice: Typodonts provide a safe and controlled environment for dental students to gain hands-on experience in orthodontic procedures. They can practice various aspects of orthodontic treatment, such as bracket placement, wire adjustment, and banding, without the pressure of working on real patients.
- Repetition and Skill Development: Typodonts allow students to repeat procedures as many times as needed to develop their skills and gain confidence. This repetition is crucial for mastering orthodontic techniques, which can be complex and require precision.
- Realistic Simulation: Modern typodonts are designed to closely mimic the oral cavity, including the size and shape of teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues. They often come with realistic brackets, wires, and bands, providing an accurate representation of what students will encounter in clinical practice.
- Diagnostic and Treatment Planning: Instructors can use typodonts to demonstrate various orthodontic cases and help students develop diagnostic and treatment planning skills. They can create different malocclusions and bite problems on the typodonts, allowing students to practice identifying issues and developing appropriate treatment plans.
- Time and Cost Efficiency: Typodonts are cost-effective and save time compared to treating real patients. Students can practice at their own pace and without the constraints of patient schedules. This efficiency allows them to focus on refining their orthodontic skills.
Four promolar extracted with brackets and ligature wire affixed , used for demonstrating or orthodontic treatment.