Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Clinic I
Other languages of instruction: Catalan
Teaching staff
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
Treatment of patients with different clinical malocclusion with different orthodontic techniques
Treatment of multidisciplinary cases
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
Be competent to arrive at a proper diagnosis on the basis of anamnestic data, patient examination, dental casts, photographs, xRays and other relevant data
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 that can develop along the orthodontic treatment
Being competent to establish a retention strategy at end of treatment
Learning outcomes of the subject
Acquiring expertise in the treatment of malocclusions with at least one multibrackets appliance technique.
Properly handle of auxiliary appliances
Properly handle removable and 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.
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 your theme is specifically provide the recommended additional bibliography.