Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Dental Traumatology

Dental Traumatology
6
10017
4
Second semester
OB
Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English

Teaching staff


Dr. GONZÁLEZ SÁNCHEZ, José Antonio - jagonzalez@uic.es

Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is recommended to request an appointment via email.

Dr.Jose Antonio Gonzalez jagonzalez@uic.es

Introduction

Dental Traumatology aims at teaching basic current concepts of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pathologies caused by dental trauma.

Pre-course requirements

 There are no pre-requisites

Objectives

Cognitive
  • To know the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of crown fractures.
  • To know the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of crow-root fractures.
  • To know the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of horizontal root fractures.
  • To know the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of dental luxations.
  • To know the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of dental avulsions.
  • To know the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of root resorptions.
  • To know the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of pulp exposures.
  • To know the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of permanent immature teeth.
  • Adopt the appropriate therapeutic attitude towards the different entities.

Sensitive and motors:

  • Properly plan the treatment to perform in dental traumatisms.
  • Identify the material and instruments of utility in dental traumatology.
  • Correct dental ferulations.
  • Properly obtain different types of dental reabsorption.
  • Carry out a custom mouth protector for sports practice.

Affective:

  • Develop exposure capacity in public.
  • Develop the ability to write scientific work in the field of endodontics.
  • Develop the concern for research and deepening knowledge.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • 10 - Knowing and being able to identify the psychological and physical problems derived from gender violence in order to train students in the prevention, early detection of, care for and rehabilitation of the victims of this type of violence.
  • 20 - Obtaining and creating a medical record containing all the relevant information.
  • 28 - Acquiring clinical experience under suitable supervision.
  • 37 - Undertaking the x-rays that are necessary in dental practice, interpreting the images obtained and learning about other important image-based diagnosis techniques
  • 38 - Being aware of clinical and laboratory-based procedures and diagnostic tests, knowing their reliability and diagnostic viability and being competent in interpreting the results
  • 39 - Recognising oral normality and pathology, as well as the evaluation of semiological data
  • 40 - Identifying the main reason for the consultation and the history of the current disease. Creating a general medical record and a clinical record which accurately reflect the patient's notes
  • 42 - Handling, distinguishing and selecting the tools and materials that are suitable for dentistry
  • 43 - Having knowledge of dental biomaterial: in terms of handling, properties, instructions, allergies, biocompatibility, toxicity and eliminating residues as well as their environmental impact
  • 44 - Knowing about and being able to use the basic tools and equipment for dental practice
  • 64 - Undertaking basic oral and dental pathology treatments for patients of all ages. The treatment procedures should be minimally invasive and based on a comprehensive and integrated approach to oral and dental treatment
  • 65 - Diagnosing, planning and undertaking, at a general level, multidisciplinary, sequential and integrated treatment of limited complexity for patients of all ages and conditions and patients with special needs (diabetes, hypertension, oncological diseases, transplants, immune-depression, anti-clotting, etc.) or disabilities. Specifically the dentist should be competent in establishing a diagnosis, a prognosis and developing a suitable treatment plan, particularly in terms of orofacial pain, temporo-mandibular disorders, bruxism and other parafunctions; dental and periapical pathology; oral and dental trauma; periodontal and peri-implanted tissue pathologies; pathology of the mandibular bone, of soft oral tissue and annex glands; states of partial or total edentation and planning rehabilitation treatment via dento-muco supported prostheses, or dental impants, dental malpositions or malocculusions and other anatomical or functional alterations of the face or the stomatognathic system and their potential orthodontic, orthopaedic or surgical corrections
  • 66 - Taking and interpreting x-rays and other image-based procedures that are important in dental practice
  • 67 - Creating diagnostic models, setting them up and taking inter-occlusal registrations
  • 68 - Determining and identifying the aesthetic requirements of patients and the possibility of resolving their concerns
  • 72 - Appropriate medical prescriptions, while being aware of their guidelines and warnings, systemic effects and repercussions on other organs
  • 73 - Applying loco-regional anaesthetic techniques
  • 74 - Preparing and isolating the operatory field
  • 76 - Identifying and dealing with any dental emergencies
  • 79 - Treating dento-alveolar trauma in temporary and permanent dentitions
  • 81 - Evaluating and treating patients with caries or other dental non-carious pathologies and being able to use all the material required for restoring the shape, function and aesthetics of the tooth in patients of all ages
  • 82 - Designing, preparing teeth, prescribing, recording, doing clinical tests, fitting and putting indirect restorations into service: incrustations, veneers or aesthetic laminate veneers and unitary crowns
  • 83 - Treating destructive processes and dento-alveolar trauma injuries via operations
  • 84 - Undertaking endodontic treatment and applying procedures to preserve pulp vitality
  • 85 - Undertaking conventional aesthetic procedures from a multidisciplinary perspective
  • 88 - To undertake non-surgical treatment for temporo-mandibular disorders and oro-facial pain
  • 90 - To identify and correct oral habits that are susceptible to causing or exacerbating malocclusions

Learning outcomes of the subject

  • The student will be able to diagnose an infraction, enamel fracture, uncomplicated enamel and dentin fracture and a complicated fracture.
  • The student will know how to treat an infraction, enamel fracture, uncomplicated enamel and dentin fracture and a complicated fracture.
  • The student will know the prognosis of an infraction, enamel fracture, uncomplicated enamel and dentin fracture and a complicated fracture.
  • The student will be able to diagnose a corono-radicular fracture.
  • The student will be able to treat a corono-radicular fracture.
  • The student will know the prognosis of a corono-radicular fracture.
  • The student will be able to diagnose a horizontal radicular fracture.
  • The student will know how to treat a horizontal radicular fracture.
  • The student will know the prognosis of a horizontal radicular fracture.
  • The student will be able to diagnose a concussion, subluxation, extrusive luxation, lateral luxation and intrusive luxation.
  • The student will know how to treat a concussion, subluxation, extrusive luxation, lateral luxation and intrusive luxation.
  • The student will know the prognosis of a concussion, subluxation, extrusive luxation, lateral luxation and intrusive luxation.
  • The student will know the treatment and prognosis of an avulsion as a function of the dry time of the tooth.
  • The student will know the different types of reabsorptions, their prognosis and treatment.
  • The student will know the applications of CBCT in traumatology.
  • The student will know the indications and objectives of a pulpal revascularisation.
  • The student will be able to reconstruct an uncomplicated crown fracture.
  • The student will be able to carry out an apical barrier formation.
  • The student will be able to carry out a semirigid splinting.
  • The student will be able to carry out a root canal treatment on a tooth with internal reabsorption.
  • 4.105 - Diagnose a patient who has suffered dental trauma
  • 4.106 - Treat a dental trauma urgency
  • 4.107 - Establish a treatment plan for a patient with dental trauma
  • 4.108 - Consult with the necessary specialists for a comprehensive treatment

Syllabus

Lessons:
  • Crown fractures
  • Corono-radicular fractures
  • Radicular fractures
  • Dental luxations
  • Avulsions
  • Dental reabsorptions
  • CBCT in traumatology
  • Root canal treatment and traumatology
  • Vital pulp therapy
  • Pulpal regeneration and treatment of open apex teeth
  • Traumatology in temporary dentition
  • Materials
  • Mouthguards
  • Internal dental bleaching
  • Clinical cases
Laboratory:
  • Mouthguards
  • Fertilization
  • Class IV Restorations
  • Apicofromacion
  • Glass fiber post restorations
  • Root reabsorption seal

Teaching and learning activities

In person



  • Master classes will be given in which theory will be provided and clinical cases will be presented.
  • For each seminar, the student will have to read four scientific articles in Dental Traumatology, the Journal of Endodontics, the International Endodontic Journal or Endodontic Topics. The student will be asked questions about these articles and they will be discussed in class.The realization of the seminars will be based on carrying out works or presentations based on scientific articles on truamtology. The works must be uploaded to the moodle platform.
  • In the laboratory practical sessions, the student will acquire the dexterities for carrying out the necessary treatments in the context of dental traumatology.

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person



  • Final exam with multiple choice and/or short answer questions. Under special circumstances, and after approval by the professors and academic secretary, the student can ask for an oral examination by a jury of two or more faculties. Entering the class when the lecture has started will not be allowed.
  • Continuous evaluation of laboratory practice and seminars, complemented with a final evaluation exam.
  • Students must pass both the theoretical and laboratory practice blocks to pass the subject.
  • Final mark: Weighted sum of the marks in the theoretical and practice components (70% theoretical examination, 20% practical examination and 10% continuous assessment of practical sessions and seminars).
  • Attendance at internships and seminars is mandatory. In case of more than two faults to a seminar or, more than two faults to practices will be considered the subject as not approved.
  • Following the guidelines of the Verification Report, the approval is from 5
  • The final grade for the course will be done by averaging the grade from the student's clinic

Bibliography and resources

Jafarzadeh H, Abbott PV. Review of pulp sensibility tests. Part I: general information and thermal tests. International Endodontic Journal, 43, 738–762, 2010. 

 Mohammadi Z, Dummer PMH. Properties and applications of calcium hydroxide in endodontics and dental traumatology. International Endodontic Journal, 44, 697–730, 2011. 

Cohenca N, Stabholz A. Decoronation – a conservative method to treat ankylosed teeth for preservation of alveolar ridge prior to permanent prosthetic reconstruction: literature review and case presentation,23, 87-94, 2007.

Kalher B, Heithersay G. An evidence-based appraisal of splinting luxated, avulsed and root-fractured teeth. Dental traumatology 2006; 24: 2-10

Patel S, Riccuci D, Durak C, Franklin T. Internal root resorption: a review. Journal of Endodontics 2010;36:1107–1121. 

Invasive cervical resorption- Endodontic Topics 2004, 7, 73–92. Heithersay GS. 

Lin LM, Rosenberg PA. Repair and regeneration in endodontics. International Endodontic Journal, 44, 889–906, 2011.

Plotino G, Buono L, Grande NM, Pameijer CH, Somma F Nonvital tooth bleaching: A review of the literature and clinical procedures. J Endod 2008;34:394 – 407.

Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:
  • E1 23/05/2025 A01 10:00h
  • E1 23/05/2025 A14 10:00h
  • E1 23/05/2025 A16 10:00h
  • R1 30/05/2025 A02 10:00h

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