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34368 - Orthodontics

Academic Year 2025/2026

                
                        Docente:
                        Giulio Alessandri Bonetti
                    
                        Credits:
                        5
                    
                        SSD:
                        MED/28
                    
                        Language:
                        Italian
                    
                        Teaching Mode:
                        Traditional lectures
                        
                            Campus:
                            Bologna
                        
                            Corso:
                            Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in
                            School of Dentistry (cod. 8204)

                                    Course Timetable
                                
from Oct 01, 2025 to Dec 03, 2025

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student has a preparation which allows to know the basics of orthodontics. In particular, the student is able to: know the etiology and epidemiology of malocclusions; recognize the indications for orthodontic treatment; know the basics of cephalometrics and perform tracing; carry out a differential diagnosis in the field of malocclusions; organize an orthodontic work environment; recognize and use appropriately the main instruments used in orthodontics; recognize and use appropriately the main materials for orthodontics; place brackets on typodont; make simple folds on the wires.

Course contents

Craniofacial Growth

Dentition development

Stages of dentition (deciduous, mixed and permanent)

Classification of malocclusions

Orthodontic visit

medical history
objective examination
habits
basic instrumental exams (imprints, x-rays and photos)

Evaluation of the growth phase (carpus and cervical vertebrae)

Tooth movement biology

Biomechanics of orthodontic movement

Readings/Bibliography

Graber, Vanarsdall, Vig. Orthodontics. Current principles and techniques. Elsevier.

Proffit, Fields, Sarver. Contemporary orthodontics. Mosby.

Caprioglio, Levrini, Lanteri. Ortodonzia intercettiva. Edizioni Martina.

Cozzani. Giardino dell'ortodonzia. Edizioni Martina.

Alessandri Bonetti, Marini, Capurso. Il disgiuntore rapido del palato. Edizioni Martina.

Caprioglio. Collana di ortodonzia. Edizioni Martina.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons

Assessment methods

The final assessment consists of an oral exam aimed at evaluating the achievement of the skills outlined in the course's learning objectives.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Frontal lessons supported by computer projections.

Office hours

See the website of Giulio Alessandri Bonetti