Orthodontics

A.Y. 2024/2025
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.
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

Responsible
Course syllabus
Space management
Eraly treatment
Orthopaedic treatment
Conventional orthodontics
Alligners
Sleep disorders applied to orthodontics
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites
Teaching methods
Frontal lecture+ Case displays
Teaching Resources
Farronato G. - Ortognatodonzia - Edi Ermes
Assessment methods and Criteria
An oral exam will be performed. An orthodontic case will be posed and specific topics connected will be underlined.
MED/28 - ORAL DISEASES AND DENTISTRY - University credits: 9
Lessons: 70 hours
Practicals - Exercises: 50 hours
Shifts:
Professors: Caprioglio Alberto, Savadori Paolo
Polo San Paolo
Professors: Angileri Cinzia Mariolina, Garagiola Umberto