Learning objectives
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Prerequisites
Human Anatomy and Histology
Course unit content
The Course will focus on the principles and possible approaches to promote the regeneration of oral and periodontal tissues.
Full programme
Oral anatomy, histology and embryology
Wound healing
Basics of periodontics, implantology
Dental implants, biologic effects of implant surfaces
Tissue grafts and bone substitutes
Biomaterials and Scaffolds
Use of growth factors in tissue engineering
Stem cells and gene therapy
Bibliography
International reviews and scientific commentaries will provided by the teacher.
The following chapters will be useful for the course:
Strategies in regenerative medicine (Ed. M. Santin, Springer, 2009, pp. 55-154, 431-466);
Further reading:
Osteology guidelines for Oral and Maxillofacial Regeneration (Quintessence, 2011);
Fundamentals of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (Springer, 2009)
Teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
End-of-term evaluation and continuous assessment. Written examination by a multiple (four) choice tests.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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