SUPPLEMENTARY OUTCOME

APPENDIX S

Label the diagram of an orthodontic appliance below:

A Adams crib C Finger spring

B Base plate D Labial bow

1. What type of appliance is illustrated above?

Removable Upper Orthodontic Appliance.

2. What materials are used in the construction of the appliance?

Acrylic and Stainless-steel wires.

3. What is the function of this appliance?

To apply pressure to move the teeth to the required position

4. What instruments would be used in the adjusting of the above appliance?

Instruments used in the adjusting of the removable Upper Orthodontic appliance are: Adams
universal pliers Maun Wire cutters Adam’s spring forming pliers
5. What components make up a fixed appliance?
Components to make up a fixed appliance are: Arch-wire, Orthodontic bands and Orthodontic
brackets

6. Tutor feedback
This section should be completed by the GDC registrant who is assessing all sections of the completed PER
and is normally based at the Training Centre. Constructive feedback will help the student to develop their
performance in the workplace.

Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory ☐

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