Learning objectives
Analyze diagnostic methods and therapeutic possibilities. Diagnostic Evaluation of orthodontic cases and their treatment plans. Study of the cephalometric tracings and study models. Orthodontic treatment planning. Modeling of orthodontic wires.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Special pathology, dentistry and orthodontics (agenesis, supernumerary, trauma, teeth included).
Medical records. Orthodontic diagnosis. Treatment goals. Treatment plan. Therapeutic means (orthopedic braces). Principles of biomechanics. Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances: bands and direct attacks, orthodontic wires, traction intra and extra oral (face bow, elastic and intra interarch), accessories (rapid palatal expander, palatal bar, quad-helix, lip-bumper). Interceptive orthodontics. Orthodontics in adults. Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. Orthodontic treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate. Orthodontic retainer.
Full programme
Special pathology, dentistry and orthodontics (agenesis, supernumerary, trauma, teeth included).
Medical records. Orthodontic diagnosis. Treatment goals. Treatment plan. Therapeutic means (orthopedic braces). Principles of biomechanics. Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances: bands and direct attacks, orthodontic wires, traction intra and extra oral (face bow, elastic and intra interarch), accessories (rapid palatal expander, palatal bar, quad-helix, lip-bumper). Interceptive orthodontics. Orthodontics in adults. Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. Orthodontic treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate. Orthodontic retainer.
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
Practical lesson: development study models, cephalometric tracings, modeling orthodontic wires.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation of products and treatment plans.
Other information
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