Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Seminar On Clinical Cases II
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.
Pre-course requirements
Degree in dentistry
Objectives
Diagnosis and treatment planning of patients assigned
Periodical control of the clinical course of patients treated
Discuse mechanical treatment used
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
Be competent to obtain and analize diagnostic patient records
Make a diagnosis and treatment plan
Be proficient in the use of different orthodontic appliances for the treatment of malocclusions
Competent to solve the various complications apararecen along the orthodontic treatment
Be competent to raise a retention strategy at end of treatment
Learning outcomes of the subject
Acquiring expertise in the treatment of malocclusions with at least one fixed appliance technique.
Properly handle the auxiliary appliances
Properly handle and removable functional appliances
Syllabus
Practical application of the contents of theoretical subjects, especially orthodontic techniques
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.
CUO: external practices carried out at the University Clinic of Dentistry.
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.