Dental Sciences 5 - Orthodontics
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims to present the anomalies of position and number of teeth, of intermaxillary relationships, the problems of their treatment, the increased risk of contracting dental diseases and how to prevent them.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to orientate himself about the malocclusive pictures and to identify the correlations between dental hygiene and orthodontic movements both in children and in adults.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Prerequisites for admission
Facial and dental anatomy and functional items of the jaws.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Multiple choice and an open question written test.
Oral diseases and dentistry
Course syllabus
Malocclusion definition and epidemiology
Diagnosis and treatment plan of the most common dental and skeletal malocclusions
Outline of orthodontic goods
Relationship between orthodontics and periodontics
The role of dental hygienist in orthodontic practice
Diagnosis and treatment plan of the most common dental and skeletal malocclusions
Outline of orthodontic goods
Relationship between orthodontics and periodontics
The role of dental hygienist in orthodontic practice
Teaching methods
Lessons and clinical experiences with paediatric patients
Teaching Resources
The pantry with the contents held in class and the slides with the writing of the lessons are sufficient.
Applied medical techniques
Course syllabus
Professional oral hygiene techniques in the orthodontic patient
Application of techniques and prevention systems in the orthodontic patient
Application of techniques and prevention systems in the orthodontic patient
Teaching methods
Clinical experiences with paediatric patients
Teaching Resources
The pantry with the contents held in class and the slides with the writing of the lessons are sufficient.
Applied medical techniques
MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 2
Practicals - Exercises: 50 hours
Professor:
Lanteri Valentina
Oral diseases and dentistry
MED/28 - ORAL DISEASES AND DENTISTRY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Lanteri Valentina