Learning objectives
Analyse diagnostic methods and therapeutic possibilities.
Prerequisites
NO
Course unit content
Medical record. Orthodontic diagnosis. Treatmen plan. Therapeutic means (orthopedic means, orthodontic means). Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances: bands and direct attachments, orthodontic wires, intra-oral and extra-oral traction devices ( faca-bow, inter-arch and intra-arch elastics), accessories (rapid palatal expander, palatal bar, quad-helix, lip-bumper).
Full programme
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Bibliography
<p>D.Caprioglio, C.Lanteri, A.Levrini, A.Caprioglio - Ortodonzia Intercettiva - Edizioni Martina, Bologna, 2000.</p>
<p>C.Lanteri - Ortognatodonzia - Edizioni Masson, Milano, 2002.</p>
<p>M.Gandolfini - L'espansore rapido ed il quad-helix - Edizioni Martina, Bologna, 1996.</p>
Teaching methods
Practical lesson.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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