Learning objectives
to follow the student in the diagnosis and in the medical or surgical management (eventually using lasers and new technologies) of dental, mucosal, osseous diseases and the general health conditions
Prerequisites
knowledge of anatomy of the oro-maxillofacial district and of the dental, mucous and bone pathologies. knowledge of medical semiotics and the oromaxillofacial district. The pharmacological basis in medicine and dentistry
Course unit content
dental, mucosal, osseous diseases in the oro-maxillofacial district in patients eventually suffering of systemic diseases. The use of the laser and new technologies in oral surgery.
Full programme
oral mucosal diseases of immune-infectious-oncological origin / dysodontiasis of the third molar /
dental inclusions
/ endodontic pathologies
/ abscesses and phlegmons /
osteitis and osteomyelitis
/ drug-related and radio-induced osteonecrosis / biophysical bases of the laser and the interactions with human tissues/ the use of the lasers and new technologies iin diagnosis, biopsy and oral surgery
Bibliography
"Chirurgia Odontostomatologica”
Ed. Minerva Medica Torino (Italy) 2015
- Scully C: Medical Problems in Dentistry – seventh Ed. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier
“Manuale di Tecnologia Laser in Odontostomatologia. Basi biofisiche e protocolli operativi”
2023 Aries Due Ed. - Milano
Teaching methods
discussion of clinical cases, practical exercises and clinical-surgical activities on patients
Assessment methods and criteria
oral exam / exposure of clinical/surgical case followed by the student during the course
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
This course contributes to the realization of the ONU objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development