Clinical course in orthodontics - orthodontics as part of oral rehabilitation, 7.5 credits

Klinisk kurs i ortodonti - ortodontins roll vid oral rehabilitering, 7.5 hp

This course syllabus is valid from autumn 2011.

Course code: 9OF006
Course name: Clinical course in orthodontics - orthodontics as part of oral rehabilitation
Credits: 7.5 credits
Form of Education: Contract education (credits)
Main field of study: Odontology
Level: AV - Second cycle
Grading scale: Fail (U) or pass (G)
Department: Department of Dental Medicine
Decided by: Styrelsen för utbildning
Decision date: 2011-10-18
Course syllabus valid from: Autumn 2011

Specific entry requirements

Dental Degree of at least 180 credits. In addition, knowledge of English equivalent to English B is required.

Objectives

- Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the morphological and functional consequences of tooth loss, diseases of the tooth supporting tissue and malocclusions with skeletal etiology - Plan care in collaboration with other dental specialties - Select and evaluate different treatment options - Practical implementation of the orthodontic treatment portion - Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the differences between orthodontic treatment in children and adults

Content

State of the art presentations of the various dental specialties. Different possibilities for overcoming problems caused by lack of tooth/teeth, implants, pre-prosthetic orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, bone distraction, orthodontic treatment of periodontally damaged dentition. Orthognathic surgery planning. Multidisciplinary aplasia treatment. Oral appliances and splints for snoring and sleep apnea.

Teaching methods

Lectures, joint treatment planning rounds, and clinical work on patients.

Examination

Present knowledge of the role of orthodontics in occlusal rehabilitation and apply this knowledge in clinical situations and treatment. Clinical audit and report of patients treated. Analysis and synthesis of one's own patient cases.

Other directives

Language of instruction: English.

Literature and other teaching aids

Ong, MA; et al Interrelationship between periodontics and adult orthodontics

1998 Ingår i: Journal of clinical periodontology

Blackwell, 2000- ISSN:1600-051X LIBRIS-ID:8997896

25 (1998) :4, s. 271-7

Proffit, William R.; White, Raymond P.; Sarver, David M. Contemporary treatment of dentofacial deformity

St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, cop. 2003 - ix, 751 s. ISBN:0-323-01697-9 LIBRIS-ID:8764140 Library search

Roblee, Richard D. Interdisciplinary dentofacial therapy : a comprehensive approach to optimal patient care

Chicago : Quintessence, cop. 1994 - 236 s. ISBN:0-86715-188-9 LIBRIS-ID:6175745 Library search