Learning objectives
The course aims to teach, also with practical examples, the main techniques and procedures in oral surgery. Also, the course aims to provide an adequate mental and behavioral attitude for performing the profession of oral surgeon
Prerequisites
Deep knowledge of surgical anatomy, oral histology, general and oral physiology and pathology, biology of oral soft and hard tissues
Course unit content
The course is mainly focused on topics describing the most frequent procedures of oral surgery. Highlights are provided advanced on concepts of surgical anatomy, histopathology of oral lesion surgically managed, surgical pathology, description of practical approaches (e.g. incisions, flap elevation, dental extractions, sutures) and instruments necessary to perform procedures of oral surgery
Full programme
- Surgical anatomy of the oral cavity
- flaps in oral surgery
- Methods of surgical sutures
- Extraction of erupted teeth
- Extraction of impacted teeth
- Surgical removal of bone maxillary and mandibular lesions
- Surgical endodontics
- Surgical excision of soft tissue lesions
- Clinical cases with practical informations
- - Sinergy between oral surgeon and dental technician for the solution of complex cases (e.g. realization of obturators)
- Lasers in oral surgery
Bibliography
- Barone A., Bianchi A. E., SICOI, Manuale di Chirurgia Orale, ELSEVIER
- Pistilli R., Felice P. Anatomia e Chirurgia del Cavo Orale - Mascellare superiore e regione zigomatica - Editalia Medica
- Pistilli R., Felice P. Anatomia e Chirurgia del Cavo Orale - Mandibola e pavimento orale - Editalia Medica
Teaching methods
In person lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
In person, verbal, examination
Other information
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