Dental Pathology
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
If the student is enrolled for the English track then classes for that subject will be taught in the same language.
Head instructor
Dr. Miguel ROIG - mroig@uic.es
Dr. Enric SOLER - qsoler@uic.es
Office hours
Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Appointments are recommended.
Responsible of the theory: Dr. Roig
Responsible of the practical: Dr. De Ribot
jribot@uic.es
Dental pathology is explained. Its main entity, dental caries, is explained in conjunction with preventive odontology. A knowledge of dental pathology is fundamental in order for the dentist to carry out an accurate diagnosis, which is the pillar on which the whole professional activity of dentistry rests. In addition to the main entity, caries, there is a significant number of diverse pathologies of difficult classification and relatively low individual incidence the knowledge of which is of great importance to the dentist.
There are no pre-requisites
1. To describe the anatomic and histological characteristics of the normal tooth.
2. To know the classification, aethiology and ethiopathogeny of dental anomalies.
3. To know the classification, aethiology and ethiopathogeny of dental dysplasias.
4. To know the classification, aethiology and ethiopathogeny of dental colourations.
5. To know the classification, aethiology and ethiopathogeny of dental degenerative processes.
6. To know the classification, aethiology and ethiopathogeny of dental neoformation processes.
8. To know the effect of pulpar pathologies on dental development.
9. To know the classification and basic care of dento-alveolar trauma.
10. To know the action mechanisms of dental caries.
11. To describe the characteristics and phases of enamel caries.
12. To describe the characteristics and phases of dentin caries.
13. To describe the reactions of the pulpo-dental complex to caries.
14. To list the different entities in pulpo-periapical pathology.
15. To explain the process of histological and clinical evolution of the pulpo-periapical pathology.
16. To describe the characteristics of reversible pulpitis.
17. To describe the characteristics of irreversible pulpitis in its different variants.
18. To describe the characteristics of apical periodontitis in its different variants.
19. To explain the different lesions that may occur due to dental trauma, and their diagnosis and treatment.
20. To describe the sequence for taking down a correct dental clinical history oriented to the dental pathology.
21. To describe the different methods used in complementary testing.
Sensory and motor:
1. To carry out a dental clinical history.
2. To adequately take periapical radiographs and bitewing radiographs.
3. To correctly carry out thermal tests for pulpar diagnosis.
4. To complete a diagnosis in a patient with a dental pathology.
Transferable:
1. To develop the ability to deliver a public presentation
2. To develop the ability to write scientific texts in the field of dental pathology.
3. To develop an interest in research and in deepening knowledge
THEORY
Unit 1. Dental anomalies of number.
Unit 2. Dental anomalies of size.
Unit 3. Dental anomalies of form.
Unit 4. Union dental anomalies.
Unit 5. Simple dental crown dysplasias.
Unit 6. Simple dental root dysplasias.
Unit 7. Total dental dysplasias.
Unit 8. Inherited dental dysplasia.
Unit 9. Dental fluorosis.
Unit 10. Dental degeneration processes.
Unit 11. Dental neoformative processes.
Unit 12. Dental destructive processes.
Unit 13. Aetiology of dental caries.
Unit 14. Characteristics of enamel caries.
Unit 15. Characteristics of dentin caries.
Unit 16. Response to caries of the pulpo-dentin complex.
Unit 17. Clinical sequence of the pulpo-periapical pathology.
Unit 18: Reversible pulpitis.
Unit 19: Irreversible pulpitis.
Unit 20: Apical periodontitis.
Unit 21: Dental traumatology: hard tissues.
Unit 22: Dental traumatology: periodontal ligament and alveolar process.
Unit 23: Pulpar repair and pulpar revascularization.
Unit 24: Dental clinical history.
Unit 25: Anamnesis in dental pathology.
Unit 26: Physical examination in dental pathology.
Unit 27: Complementary testing in dental pathology.
Unit 28: Radiology in dental pathology.
Unit 29: Research in dental pathology.
Unit 30: Review of the literature in dental pathology.
SEMINARS:
Students will attend seminars in which postgraduate students will present clinical cases of different entities, with a special emphasis on diagnosis. Different pathologies will be discussed, and students will be introduced to the concept of clinical significance of dental pathologies.
PRACTICAL SESSIONS
Simulated practical sessions of clinical history and diagnosis.
A. Cognoscitive dimension: The theoretical concepts of the subject will be explained through master classes and directed lectures. Seminars will be carried out to help students to interpret available data in order to make a proper diagnosis.
B. Sensory and motor dimension: Practical training sessions (“preclinicals”) will be carried out in which the student will exercise diagnostic techniques for developing the required dexterity.
C. Affective dimension: Students may undertake non-directed reading, attend non-compulsory conferences, maintain contact with lecturers and researchers and, where appropriate, conduct monographic projects, individually or as part of a team, so as to maintain adequate motivation for broadening their knowledge, work in a team and collaborate toward the advancement of dentistry in general, and of dental pathology and therapeutics in particular.
Theoretical examination: A final exam with multiple choice and/or short answer questions. Less than 37 points out of a possible total of 60 (or equivalent ratio) will be considered a fail regardless of the mark of the practical sessions. A minimum of 37 points out of 60 will allow the calculation of an average from the marks of the theoretical examination and the practical sessions. Practical sessions: Continuous assessment (20% of the final mark). Assistance to practical sessions and seminars is compulsary, and a requirement to pass the subject. In order to pass the subject, students must pass both the theoretical examination and the practical sessions. Final mark: The weighted sum of the marks of the theoretical examination and practical sessions (80%-20%). For purposes of obtaining the final mark, a 5 out of 10 on the theoretical examination is equivalent to 40 out of 60. The assessment of 5 to 10 is established from a lineal distribution of marks from 40 to 60.
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