Ateneo - UPO

PEDODONTICS
- Features and development of the deciduous and permanent dentition: the dental abnormalities
- Prevention and therapy relating to the oral health children
- First examination in pediatric dentistry
- Dental Traumatology in Pediatric Dentistry

ORTHODONTICS
- Malocclusion and main orthodontic appliances and therapies
- Professional measures for reducing oral bacteria during orthodontic treatment: professional tooth cleaning, restorative methods, dietary counseling
- Home care measures for reducing oral bacteria
- IOTN index

Proffit, Fields, Larson, Sarver, Ortodonzia Moderna VI edizione. Edra, 2020
Antonella Polimeni, Odontoiatria Pediatrica. Elservier, 2012
Raccomandazioni Cliniche in Odontostomatologia. (Edizione 2017)
Ennio Storti, Igiene e ortodonzia. Edi-Ermes, 2008
Birardi, Gola, Gherlone, Compendio clinic di Odontoiatria Infantile. Edi-Ermes, 2008

- Prevention and therapy relating to the oral health children
- Orthodontic evaluation and treatment planning
- Classification of the malocclusions
- IOTN index
- Orthodontic treatment

Basic knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the oral cavity, fundamentals of the embryology and craniofacial growth.

Frontal lessons by using exemplified slides and, where useful, video presentations.

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Written test with three open questions on topics discussed during the course.

Pediatric Dentistry
- First examination in pediatric dentistry
- Primary dentition, Permanent dentition and phases of the dentition
- Dental abnormalities
- Prevention and therapy relating to the oral health children
- Oral Pathology in Paediatric Patients
- Dental Traumatology

Orthodontics
- Craniofacial growth and development
- Classification of the malocclusions
- IOTN index
- Orthodontic treatment planning
- Essentials of orthodontic therapy
- Orthodontics and Periodontology
- Oral hygiene in orthodontic patients, tools and techniques

To recognize the main malocclusions and to have general knowledge on techniques and both removable and fixed orthodontic appliances.
Furthermore: to know the problems associated with oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment and the main hygiene techniques in these anatomical features; to be able to motivate the patient to oral hygiene, to teach the proper techniques and to suggest adequate eating habits.