- Docente: Giulio Alessandri Bonetti
- Credits: 7
- SSD: MED/28
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Giulio Alessandri Bonetti (Modulo 1) Matteo Zanarini (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in School of Dentistry (cod. 8204)
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from Mar 05, 2025 to May 28, 2025
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from Mar 03, 2025 to May 05, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student has a preparation that allows to know the basics of orthodontic therapy and to face and solve simple cases of orthodontics. In particular the student is able to: diagnose I, II, III class malocclusions Angle and set up the therapy; make a differential diagnosis in the context of malocclusions on the transversal plane; recognize the indications for orthodontic treatment in the adult patient; plan cases of agenesis; know the periodontal implications of orthodontic treatment; know the therapeutic problems of dental inclusions
Course contents
Module 1: Introduction to the course. Preventive orthodontics. Interceptive orthodontics. Orthodontics in the growing patient. Orthodontics in the adult patient. Retention. Modifications of the periodontium induced by orthodontic movement. Transversal discrepancies. Dental agenesis and inclusions. Periodontal problems in the management of canine impactions. Management of third molars: indications for germectomy. Treatments for obstructive sleep apnea.
Module 2:
- Relationship between orthodontics and periodontology
- Relationship between orthodontics and prosthetics
- Orthodontics with aligners, indications
- Orthodontics with aligners, treatment planning
- Orthodontics with aligners, clinical case management
Readings/Bibliography
William R. Proffit, Henry W. Fields, David M. Sarver. Ortodonzia moderna. Elsevier - Masson editore.
Graber T., Vanarsdall R., Vig K. Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques. Elsevier Mosby.
Capurso U., Marini I., Alessandri Bonetti G. I disordini cranio-mandibolari. Edizioni Martina Bologna.
Alessandri Bonetti G., Marini I., Capurso U. Il disgiuntore rapido del palato. Edizioni Martina Bologna.
Alessandri Bonetti G. Modificazioni del parodonto indotte dal movimento ortodontico. In: Testo atlante di chirurgia parodontale, di L. Checchi, Edizioni Martina Bologna.
Collana di ortodonzia (Prof. D. Caprioglio). Edizioni Martina Bologna.
Rassegna della letteratura e articoli specifici.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment methods
Written test, oral test.
Teaching tools
Frontal lessons supported by computer projections.
Office hours
See the website of Giulio Alessandri Bonetti
See the website of Matteo Zanarini