Treatment Planning. Discussion of Cases.
Main language of instruction: English
Other languages of instruction: Spanish
Quality treatment requires the correct planning of each clinical case. To achieve this, the student needs to integrate concepts from different fields of dentistry such as periodontics, oral rehabilitation, prosthetics and aesthetics. The aim of this course is to provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of all the steps that must be taken to achieve a correct diagnosis and a successful treatment outcome.
Knowledge of dental anatomy and pathophysiology of oral diseases. Knowledge of clinical techniques relating to dental therapeutic, dental prosthesis, periodontics and orthodontics. Software knowledge related to text processing and presentations.
Present a clinical case.
Defend the treatment undertaken in accordance with the literature.
Justify the decisions taken according to the questions raised in the auditorium
Correctly plan endodontic treatment.
Present a clinical case, by either difficulty or scientific interest, chosen by the teacher, and explain the steps needed for a successful outcome.
All theoretical content that students have acquired in the seminars to date.
Understand the relationship between endodontics and restorative dentistry.
Understand the relationship between endodontics and periodontics.
Understand the relationship between endodontics and orthodontics.
Understand the endodontist’s role in the interdisciplinary team.
Learn the basic principles of treatment planning in dental rehabilitation.
The student will present a case in the area of Endodontics. The student must respond to questions from teachers and students about the case and justify his/her literature-based decision-making.
Setting out, defence and justification of the case assessed by teacher(s) accounts for 50% of the final note.
Written exam on treatment planning based on clinical cases and questions account for 50% of the final note.
The references used in each case presentation will be based on the revised seminars of theoretical literature. The student will also have read and studied in depth the latest studies on the topic.