ORTHODONTICS
cod. 1003688

Academic year 2016/17
5° year of course - Second semester
Professor responsible for the course unit
GANDOLFINI Mauro
integrated course unit
9 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Course unit structured in the following modules:

Learning objectives

The course aims to deepen the knowledge and understanding of various types of malocclusion and to be able to make a diagnosis correctly interpreting data from different diagnostic tools (cephalometric tracings and axiografici, study models and photographs of the patient) in addition to the knowledge and understanding of the various therapeutic possibilities in order to develop critical skills on the topics covered, and therefore use the knowledge and ability to apply the diagnostic and therapeutic methods in orthodontic practice specific professional activities of dental practitioners. To know and understand how dental movement in a context of biomechanics, associated psychological approach capability.

Prerequisites

No

Course unit content

PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING MODULES:
1002844 - ORTODONZIA
1004301 - TIROCINIO DI ORTODONZIA

Full programme

FARE RIFERIMENTO AI SEGUENTI MODULI:
1002844 - ORTODONZIA
1004301 - TIROCINIO DI ORTODONZIA

Bibliography

D.Caprioglio, C.Lanteri, A.Levrini, A.Caprioglio - Ortodonzia Intercettiva- Edizioni Martina, Bologna, 2000.
C.Lanteri - Ortognatodonzia-Edizioni Masson, Milano, 2002.
M.Gandolfini - L'espansore rapido palatino ed il quad-helix - Edizioni Martina, Bologna, 1996.

Teaching methods

Lectures supplemented by discussion of topics in order to train students in critical skills on the topics and to provide them with knowledge of the stomatognathic apparatus useful in diagnosing dental occlusion and the maxillo-facial anomalies and thus have an important aid to solve the specific problems of professional dentists, in order to form a critical ability in students about orthodontic treatment as well as a knowledge of applications of various equipment and therapy possibilities.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam, with more teachers in order to ensure the quality and level of knowledge and understanding of the course content and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to professional practice. The trial will also evaluate the quality of student participation in class.

Other information

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