34455 - Orthodontics 3

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will have a preparation that allows to face and solve simple cases of orthodontics. In particular, the student is able to: apply the theoretical principles learned during the previous years; diagnose malocclusions of I, II, III Angle's Class and set the therapy; make a differential diagnosis among different malocclusions and know the advantages and limitations of each possible choice of therapy.

Course contents

Review of the diagnostic and therapeutic principles learned in previous courses.
Discussion of the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of clinical cases, with particular emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of possible alternative treatment approaches.

Readings/Bibliography

Proffit, Fields, Sarver. Contemporary orthodontics. Mosby.

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

Alessandri Bonetti G., Marini I., Capurso U. Il disgiuntore rapido del palato. Edizioni Martina Bologna.

Collana di ortodonzia (Prof. D. Caprioglio). Edizioni Martina Bologna.

Literature review and specific articles

Teaching methods

Lectures.

Assessment methods

The final assessment consists of an oral examination aimed at evaluating the achievement of the competencies outlined in the course 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

Lectures with support projections by computer.

Office hours

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