Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Basic Orthodontic Topics
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Dr. Montserrat Artes Ribas
Wednesday 10 -11
Mail - martes@uic.es
Introduction
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is the area of Dentistry that deals
with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growth and maturation of
the craniofacial structures. The main responsibilities of orthodontic practice
include the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of occlusal
abnormalities and associated bone and soft tissue disorders.
The Orthodontist must supervise the guidance of the dentition and the
relationship between its supporting structures to achieve and maintain
harmonious relationships between the face and the cranial structures that
provide the patient with optimal dento-facial physiology and aesthetics.
The Orthodontic Techniques subject focuses on the description of orthodontic
appliances, both fixed and removable, their theoretical knowledge and learning
how to use them.
Pre-course requirements
Degree in Dentistry
Objectives
In this subject, the different techniques that currently exist for orthodontic treatment will be studied.
The objectives of the laboratory practices are the acquisition of the skill in the handling of the wires that form the orthodontic equipment and the making of said equipment.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN01 - CN01. Identify the biological and general medical concepts related to the development of the dentition, facial growth, physiology and pathophysiology of the stomatognathic system along with developmental psychology of the growing and adult patient. The biology of tooth movement and the orthopedic effect of forces (dentofacial orthopedics). As well as the interrelationship with biomedical sciences.
- CN02 - CN02. Recognize basic orthodontic topics, the entire diagnostic process and imaging and radiology techniques to be able to diagnose and treat any type of patient.
- CN03 - CN03. Reconèixer tots els temes ortodòncics generals per poder identificar l'etiologia i epidemiologia de les maloclusions.
- CP02 - CP02. Manage all the appliances and all the materials used in orthodontics necessary to carry out an orthodontic treatment, as well as the correct use of the facilities during its development. And it will be able to take into account long-term effects and possible iatrogenic effects of long-term effects.
- CP04 - CP04. Apply advanced orthodontic treatments appropriately to any patient, respecting the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, and the promotion of human rights and the values of a culture of peace and democratic values; using language that avoids androcentrism and stereotypes.
- HB01 - HB01. Treat orthodontic patients taking into account skeletal and dental development, pathophysiology of the stomatognathic system with all available appliances.
- HB03 - HB03. Diagnose and treat growing and adult orthodontic patients based on their psychology.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- - Basic orthodontic procedures - CN01, CN02, CN03, HB01, HB03, CP02, CP04 - 1. design and manufacture different types of appliances. 2.master vestibular multibracket appliances. 3. Treat orthodontic cases with lingual appliances and plastic orthodontics. 4. Treat cases with restraints. 5. use removable appliances, functional appliances, extraoral appliances, sectional fixed appliances, lingual and vestibular fixed appliances, retention appliances, skeletal anchorage appliances, oral appliances for the treatment of sleep apnea (OSA).
Syllabus
1 - Removable appliances.
2 - Functional appliances.
3 - Extraoral appliances.
4 - Fixed sectional appliances.
5 - Fixed lingual and vestibular appliances.
6 - Retention appliances.
7 - Skeletal anchorage appliances.
8 - Oral appliances for the treatment of sleep apnea (OSA).
Teaching and learning activities
In person
1 - Master classes
2 - Presentation of the Case Method
3 - Laboratory
4 - Practical workshops
5 - Independent work
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
Continuous assessment -
Direct and personal participation,
Theoretical, technical and clinical knowledge related to the patients' pathologies Methodology of the review of scientific literature
Final exam - Written tests (exams)
Bibliography and resources
The basic bibliography of the subject is the following:
Proffit W R, Fields H W. Contemporary Orthodontics. 3rd ed. Mosby 2000. (In Spanish, Doyma 1994).
Canut J A. Clinical Orthodontics. 2nd ed. Masson 2000.
Bravo L A. Manual de Ortodoncia. Síntesis 2003.
Depending on the subject, the recommended additional bibliography will be specifically provided.