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Orthodontics

A.Y. 2019/2020
9
Max ECTS
120
Overall hours
SSD
MED/28
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
- To understand the growth and development of the maxillary and mandibular bones
- To be able to diagnose malocclusions by traditional and innovative instruments
- To understand clinical use of orthodontic devices based on growth and orthodontic diagnosis
- To recognize the principles of orthodontic and dental movements by removable and fixed appliances
- To be able to recognise the main genetic and systemic diseases and their diagnostic and therapeutic approach
- To be able to take the medical history, intra- and extra-oral photography, study impressions and their meaning
- To be able to perform cephalometric traces on CBCT, to be able to perform instrumental examinations like electrognatography and postural diagnosis
- To be able to recognise the clinical application of orthodontic appliances
Expected learning outcomes
- To be able to take the medical history, intra- and extra-oral photography, study impressions and their meaning
- To be able to perform cephalometric traces on CBCT, to be able to perform instrumental examinations like electrognatography and postural diagnosis
- To be able to recognise the clinical application of orthodontic appliances.

Lesson period: Second semester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Farronato Giampietro
Course syllabus
1. individualized binding method
2. debonding
3. restraint
4. orthodontic treatment in adults
5. surgery for maxillomandibular dysmorphosis
6. orthodontic-surgical treatment in the adult patient
7. orthodontic treatment of the elderly patient
8. treatment of the patient with genetic syndromes
9. dental anomalies
10. position anomalies of the dental elements
11. anomalies in the number of dental elements
12. concepts of neuromuscular gnathology
13. orthodontics and implantology
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Teaching Resources
Ortognatodonzia: Giampietro Farronato - Edi-Ermes
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test with multiple choice questions
MED/28 - ORAL DISEASES AND DENTISTRY - University credits: 9
Lessons: 70 hours
Practicals - Exercises: 50 hours
Professors: Ciapponi Elena, Farronato Giampietro, Galbiati Guido, Garattini Giovanna Daniela, Giannini Lucia, Hu Ye Qing, Maspero Cinzia Maria Norma, Vigano' Valeria Maria
Shifts:
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Professors: Farronato Giampietro, Galbiati Guido, Garattini Giovanna Daniela, Giannini Lucia, Maspero Cinzia Maria Norma, Vigano' Valeria Maria
Polo Centrale
Professor: Farronato Giampietro
Polo San Paolo
Professors: Ciapponi Elena, Hu Ye Qing
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