- Docente: Giulio Alessandri Bonetti
- Credits: 5
- SSD: MED/28
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in School of Dentistry (cod. 8204)
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from Oct 02, 2024 to Dec 11, 2024
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student has a preparation which allows to know the basics of orthodontics. In particular, the student is able to: know the etiology and epidemiology of malocclusions; recognize the indications for orthodontic treatment; know the basics of cephalometrics and perform tracing; carry out a differential diagnosis in the field of malocclusions; organize an orthodontic work environment; recognize and use appropriately the main instruments used in orthodontics; recognize and use appropriately the main materials for orthodontics; place brackets on typodont; make simple folds on the wires.
Course contents
Craniofacial Growth
Dentition development
Stages of dentition (deciduous, mixed and permanent)
Classification of malocclusions
Orthodontic visit
- medical history
- objective examination
- habits
- basic instrumental exams (imprints, x-rays and photos)
Evaluation of the growth phase (carpus and cervical vertebrae)
Tooth movement biology
Biomechanics of orthodontic movement
Readings/Bibliography
Graber, Vanarsdall, Vig. Orthodontics. Current principles and techniques. Elsevier.
Proffit, Fields, Sarver. Contemporary orthodontics. Mosby.
Caprioglio, Levrini, Lanteri. Ortodonzia intercettiva. Edizioni Martina.
Cozzani. Giardino dell'ortodonzia. Edizioni Martina.
Alessandri Bonetti, Marini, Capurso. Il disgiuntore rapido del palato. Edizioni Martina.
Caprioglio. Collana di ortodonzia. Edizioni Martina.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment methods
Test in itinere
Written and oral exam
Teaching tools
Frontal lessons supported by computer projections.
Office hours
See the website of Giulio Alessandri Bonetti