Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
General Orthodontic Issues I
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.
General Orthodontic subjets introduces the student to the proper orthodontic treatment and includes diagnostic aspects, development of the treatment plan and treatment effects, and cephalometric analysis using overlays.
Pre-course requirements
Degree in dentistry
Objectives
The educational objectives for General orthodontic subjets include a set of educational activities that encompass all factors involved in a maloclusión and prepare students to diagnose and establish a treatment plan of the case.
Research methodology, in this course the search criteria and review of orthodontic literature will be introduced.
The objectives of the labs are the practical application of theoretical knowledge and the rationale for the study of the lateral skull teleradiography by different cephalometric analyzes.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are:
Knowing whether the patient needs orthodontic treatment
Be competent to arrive at a proper diagnosis of the patient
Be competent to perform a comprehensive treatment plan
Be able to assess the outcome of orthodontic treatment
Be able to manage potential iatrogenic effects of orthodontic treatment
Learning outcomes of the subject
The orthodontist at the end of their university education must know cell development and maturation level of man. You should also be able to detect possible alterations affecting the oro-facial region to appropriately diagnose and prevent malocclusion problems that affect their patients.
The orthodontist should be formed with the necessary knowledge and abilities to address these problems. Sometimes when the problem is more complex, must always guide them towards a multidisciplinary team of professionals. It is essential that the student is formed with the philosophy of treating their patients in collaboration with other specialists.
Syllabus
Theoretical content
1. Etiology of malocclusion.
2. Diagnostic Procedures.
3. orthodontic diagnosis, treatment goals and treatment plan.
4. Analysis of growth and treatment.
5. Effects of long-term treatment.
6. iatrogenic effects of orthodontic treatment.
7. Epidemiology.
8. Orthodontic literature.
Laboratory practice
1. Anàlisis lateral cephalometric skull.
2. Cephalometric analisis
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.