Ateneo - UPO

PEDODONTICS -Primary, mixed, and permanent dentition -Tooth eruption and exfoliation -Main dental anomalies -Prevention of carious lesions in primary and permanent teeth -Dental trauma in growing patients -Home oral hygiene for pediatric patients ORTHODONTICS -Basics of craniofacial growth and development -The six keys to occlusion -Class I, II, and III dental and skeletal malocclusions -Orthodontic examination -IOTN Index (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) -Principles of fixed multi-bracket orthodontics -Oral hygiene in orthodontic patients

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

-Identify oral health conditions in pediatric patients and recognize early signs of dental disease and malocclusion. -Understand malocclusion classifications and orthodontic normality parameters to collaborate effectively with dentists. -Implement personalized preventive care protocols for children and adolescents. -Educate young patients and caregivers on oral hygiene, nutrition, and healthy oral habits. -Understand the purpose and application of orthodontic indices (e.g., IOTN) to help assess treatment needs. -Support oral hygiene maintenance in patients undergoing fixed or removable orthodontic treatment. -Communicate empathetically and professionally with pediatric patients and their families, fostering effective education and trust. -Exercise sound judgment in prevention and patient motivation, working within a multidisciplinary dental team. -Strengthen active learning through clinical observation and case-based discussions.

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

Lectures supported by multimedia presentations (slides), aimed at providing theoretical foundations and stimulating critical understanding of the topics covered. Guided discussion of real clinical cases, with step-by-step analysis of the diagnostic process and treatment planning, to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Active student involvement through interactive discussions, to foster independent judgment and professional awareness.

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The final assessment will consist of a written exam made up of multiple-choice questions. The questions will be designed to assess: Theoretical understanding of the topics covered during the course (knowledge and comprehension); The ability to apply this knowledge to clinical cases and practical situations (application of knowledge and understanding); Independent judgment and awareness of the dental hygienist’s role in prevention, patient education, and support in pediatric and orthodontic care. The test will include a predetermined number of questions (31), each with four answer options, only one of which is correct. There will be no penalty for incorrect or unanswered questions. To pass the exam, students must achieve a minimum number (18) of correct answers. If all answers are correct, the maximum score with laude will be awarded.

Pediatric Dentistry 1 First dental visit 2 Primary, permanent, and mixed dentition 3 Dental anomalies (shape, number, position, eruption, size, structure) 4 Prevention of carious lesions in primary and permanent teeth  4.1 Fluoride prophylaxis  4.2 Fissure and pit sealants  4.3 Prevention of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) 5 Crowding and its correlation with periodontal problems and/or caries 6 Home oral hygiene in pediatric patients 7 Introduction to conservative restoration of primary or immature permanent teeth 8 Introduction to endodontic therapy  8.1 Endodontic treatment of the primary tooth  8.2 Endodontic treatment of the immature permanent tooth 9 Pediatric oral pathology 10 Dentoalveolar trauma in pediatric dentistry Orthodontics 1 Notes on craniofacial growth and development  1.1 Moss’s functional matrices theory  1.2 Developmental disorders 2 Orthodontic classifications  2.1 Skeletal class  2.2 Occlusal relationships   2.2.1 Dental classes    2.2.1.1 Angle’s molar classification    2.2.1.2 Canine classification   2.2.2 Overjet   2.2.3 Overbite   2.2.4 Transversal relationships  2.3 Andrews’ six keys to occlusion 3 Orthodontic examination: steps and goals of the orthodontist  3.1 Extraoral examination   3.1.1 Face   3.1.2 Profile   3.1.3 Lips   3.1.4 Smile  3.2 Intraoral examination   3.2.1 Occlusal relationships    3.2.1.1 Sagittal     3.2.1.1.1 Overjet     3.2.1.1.2 Molar class     3.2.1.1.3 Canine class    3.2.1.2 Vertical     3.2.1.2.1 Overbite    3.2.1.3 Transversal   3.2.2 Soft tissues    3.2.2.1 Periodontium    3.2.2.2 Frenula    3.2.2.3 Palate   3.2.3 Functional exam: principles    3.2.3.1 TMJ    3.2.3.2 Breathing    3.2.3.3 Swallowing    3.2.3.4 Oral habits    3.2.3.5 Speech   3.2.4 Teeth    3.2.4.1 Dental formula    3.2.4.2 Stage of dentition     3.2.4.2.1 Leeway Space    3.2.4.3 Arch form    3.2.4.4 Midline symmetry    3.2.4.5 Dental anomalies 4 Orthodontic case analysis  4.1 Extraoral photographs  4.2 Intraoral photographs  4.3 Radiographic examinations  4.4 Orthodontic impressions   4.4.1 Study models    4.4.1.1 Principles of study model analysis  4.5 Cephalometric tracing and introduction to cephalometric analysis  4.6 Treatment objectives based on skeletal age 5 IOTN (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) 6 Types of orthodontics: general overview and principles 7 Principles of fixed multi-bracket orthodontics  7.1 Basic components   7.1.1 Orthodontic bracket    7.1.1.1 Characteristics    7.1.1.2 Prescriptions     7.1.1.2.1 Tip     7.1.1.2.2 Torque     7.1.1.2.3 In-Out   7.1.2 Orthodontic archwire  7.2 Auxiliary devices  7.3 Orthodontic materials   7.3.1 Orthodontic instruments and pliers   7.3.2 Consumables  7.4 Fixed and removable orthodontic trays  7.5 Debonding  7.6 Orthodontic retention   7.6.1 Removable   7.6.2 Splinting    7.6.2.1 Oral hygiene management of splinted orthodontics   7.6.3 Retention and relapse 8 Orthodontics and periodontology 9 Oral hygiene in the orthodontic patient  9.1 Home oral hygiene devices  9.2 Orthodontic bands, brackets, and decalcification

By the end of the course the students will be able to: -Identify oral health conditions in pediatric patients and recognize early signs of dental disease and malocclusion. -Understand malocclusion classifications and orthodontic normality parameters to collaborate effectively with dentists. -Implement personalized preventive care protocols for children and adolescents. -Educate young patients and caregivers on oral hygiene, nutrition, and healthy oral habits. -Understand the purpose and application of orthodontic indices (e.g., IOTN) to help assess treatment needs. -Support oral hygiene maintenance in patients undergoing fixed or removable orthodontic treatment. -Communicate empathetically and professionally with pediatric patients and their families, fostering effective education and trust. -Exercise sound judgment in prevention and patient motivation, working within a multidisciplinary dental team. -Strengthen active learning through clinical observation and case-based discussions.