ORTOGNATODONZIA
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- Full programme
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The topics discussed in the course requires knowledge in the disciplines developed in the orthodontic course in previous years.
The examination is an oral or written test. The objective of the test is to check the level of achievement of the above-mentioned training objectives, assessing the level of knowledge and depth of the topics discussed, and especially the ability to link and compare different aspects of the programs. It will be also taken into account the commitment, sharing and language. The vote is expressed in thirty.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to clinical apply:
(a) know the orthodontic diagnostic basics;
(b) know and apply the approach to the orthodontic patient;
(c) know and apply the diagnostic procedure useful in defining the patient's orthodontic needs or requirements;
(d) know the classification of malocclusions;
(e) apply the basics of therapy, particularly; orthopedics of the jaws in growing patients, use of preformed oral devices, aligners, and functional myotherapy.
The student will also acquire independent judgment and scientific terminology for communication in the orthodontic field.
Clinical application of Orthodontic diagnosis, Classification of orthodontic therapies, dCause of malocclusions (EREDITARY Factors, ENVIRONMENTAL Factors), Orthodontic orthopedic devices, Myobrace Technique, Invisalign Technique
Clinical application of:
- Orthodontics definition
- Benefits of orthodontics
- The clinical course of orthodontics
- Epidemiology of malocclusions
- How long does orthodontic treatment last
- Up to what age orthodontic treatment can be given
- Differences between orthodontic treatment in an adult and a child
- What are the motivations that lead to orthodontic treatment
- What emotions should I use during the first orthodontic visit
Diagnosis
- Molar class
- Skeletal class
- Occlusal and skeletal vertical dimension
- Evaluation of growth curves
Classification of orthodontic therapies
- Interceptive
- Functional
- Maxillary orthopedic
- Orthopedic mandibular
- Fixed
- Aligners
Causes of malocclusions
HEREDITARIAN factors
- size of teeth
- number of teeth
- maxillary growth
- malformative syndromes
ENVIRONMENTAL Factors
- oral vices (thumb and soother sucking)
- low lingual posture
- relative macroglossia
- soft diet
- oral respiration
- trauma to teeth and face
- premature loss of deciduous or permanent teeth
- discrepancy between occlusion and centric relation
- infantile swallowing
- hypo-hypertonia masticatory and orbicularis muscles
Myobrace Technique
- Mechanism of action of preformed oral devices
- Infant series
- K series
- i-3 series
- Related gymnastics exercises
Invisalign technique
- ClinCheck
- attachment
- Power ridge
- Speed of movement
- Treatment options
- Pontic
- IPR
- Finishing
The course is clinical exercises. Lessons are supported by slide projection. For practical activities, students will be divided into small groups.
Teacher receives by appointment, upon request by e-mail (luca.levrini@uninsubria.it). The teacher only responds to e-mails signed by domain@studenti.uninsubria.it.