Learning objectives
Provide knowledge of dental occlusion and of the masticatory function, especially with reference to diagnostic and orthodontic therapeutic needs.<br />
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Stomatognatic system<br />
Development of dentition<br />
Dental and orthodontic terminology <br />
Overview of gnatology: centric relation and centric occlusion<br />
Occlusion: static relationship, dynamic relationship. Occlusion and neuro-muscolar system.<br />
Instrumental examinations for orthodontic diagnostics:<br />
Orthopantomography<br />
Remote laterolateral radiography<br />
Remote posteroanterior radiography<br />
Remote mentum-vertex radiography<br />
Occlusal radiographs<br />
Radiography of the hand and of the wrist<br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />BIBLIOGRAPHY: <br />B.Klinge, D.Ericson, L.Matsson<br />La vostra bocca. Libro sui denti e la terapia odontoiatrica.<br />Scienza e Tecnica Dentistica Edizioni Internazionali - Milano<br /> <br />
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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