Learning objectives
Provide knowledge of dental occlusion and of the masticatory function. Classify dental and dentoskeletal disharmonies.<br />Analyse diagnostic methods and therapeutic possibilities.<br />
Course unit content
<br />Stomatognatic system<br />Craniofacial growth <br />Development of dentition<br />Orthodontic terminology <br />Occlusion <br />-static relationships<br />-dynamic relationships<br />-Occlusion and posture<br />Centric relation and centric occlusion<br />Orthodontic and cervical-cranial-mandibular dysfunctions<br />Classification of dentomaxillofacial disharmonies<br />Psychological approach to the orthodontic patient<br />First orthodontic examination<br />Orthodontic semiotics<br />Instrumental examinations<br />-impressions and models<br />-photographs<br />-radiographs<br />-axiograph<br />Cephalometric analysis
Bibliography
<br />BIBLIOGRAPHY: <br />D.Caprioglio, C.Lanteri, A.Levrini, A.Caprioglio<br />Ortodonzia intercettiva<br />Edizioni Martina, Bologna,2000.<br />C.Lanteri<br />Ortognatodonzia<br />Edizioni Masson, Milano, 2002.<br />M.Gandolfini<br />L'espansore rapido palatino ed il quad helix<br />Edizioni Martina, Bologna. 1996.