Learning objectives
Provide knowledge of dental occlusion and of the masticatory function, especially with reference to diagnostic and orthodontic therapeutic needs.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Stomatognatic system. Development of dentition. Dental and orthodontic terminology.
Overview of gnatology: centric relation and centric occlusion. Dental occlusion: static relationship, dynamic relationship. Dental occlusion and neuro-muscolar system. Instrumental examinations for orthodontic diagnostics:Orthopantomography. Remote laterolateral radiography. Remote posteroanterior radiography. Remote mentum-vertex radiography. Occlusal radiographs.
Radiography of the hand and of the wrist.
Full programme
Stomatognatic system. Development of dentition. Dental and orthodontic terminology.
Overview of gnatology: centric relation and centric occlusion. Dental occlusion: static relationship, dynamic relationship. Dental occlusion and neuro-muscolar system. Instrumental examinations for orthodontic diagnostics:Orthopantomography. Remote laterolateral radiography. Remote posteroanterior radiography. Remote mentum-vertex radiography. Occlusal radiographs.
Radiography of the hand and of the wrist.
Bibliography
B.Klinge, D.Ericson, L.Matsson - La vostra bocca. Libro sui denti e la terapia odontoiatrica. Scienza e Tecnica Dentistica Edizioni Internazionali - Milano.
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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