Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Specific Treatment Procedures
Other languages of instruction: Catalan
Teaching staff
Thursday from 10.30 to 11.30 hours.
Introduction
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is the area of dentistry that deals with the supervision, guidance and correction of growth and maturation of the craniofacial structures.
Major responsibilities of orthodontic practice include the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of occlusion anomalies and associated changes in bone and soft tissue.
The orthodontist should monitor the guidance of the dentition and the relationship between their supporting structures to achieve and maintain harmonious relations between the face and cranial structures that allow the patient physiology and dento-facial aesthetics optimal.
Specific treatment procedures includes in its program guiding the development of occlusion, adult orthodontics and craniomandibular dysfunction
Pre-course requirements
Degree in dentistry
Objectives
Knowledge of the development of occlusion to perform interceptive treatments
Knowledge of the specific aspects of adult orthodontics in collaboration with the general dentist
Knowledge of craniomandibular dysfunction syndrome
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
Competent to master early orthodontic treatment
Be competent to present indications and specific aspects of orthodontic treatment of adults
Collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment planning of adult patients in collaboration with the general practitioner
Be competent to present indications and contra-indications for orthodontic treatment in patients with craniomandibular dysfunction
Be competent to identify the possible implications of orthodontic treatment in the craniofacial dysfunction.
Collaborate with the team of specialists who treat problems of craniomandibular dysfunction
Learning outcomes of the subject
Competent for interceptive treatments
Competent for treating orthodontic problems in adults
Competent to deal with craniomandibular dysfunction
Syllabus
Guide of the development of the occlusion
Adult orthodontics
Craniomandibular dysfunction
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Case method: Study and discussion of clinical cases
Lectures: Teach basic skills. Includes bibliographical references necessary for the study and expansion of the subject.
Seminars: They are an overview of the theoretical syllabus, with a much more practical side, allowing a more flexible student-teacher interaction.
Tutorials: Monitoring and individualized help of student progress.
Student work: Job search and research performed by the student under the supervision of teachers and autonomously.
Labs: Practical application of theoretical knowledge. Help acquire the ability and skill necessary for clinical application.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The course is 100% attendance in both theoretical and practical sessions.
The student must spend additional hours for study and preparation of the cinical cases
The theoretical and practical program are continuously evaluated with written and oral exams.
The evaluation will take into consideration the following points:
- The theoretical knowledge
- The presentation of the work requested
- The student clinical practice
- Ergonomy
- Attitude and Behavior
Bibliography and resources
The basic bibliography of the subject is:
Proffit WR, Fields H W. Contemporary Orthodontics. 3rd ed. Mosby 2000. (In Spanish, Doyma 1994).
Canut J A. Clinical Orthodontics. 2nd ed. 2000 Masson.
Bravo L A. Manual of Orthodontics. Synthesis 2003.
Depending on the subject, specifically provide the recommended additional bibliography.