ODONTOSTOMATOLOGY THERAPY I

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

LOG16A

Academic Year of enrolment:

2021

Year of supply:

2022/2023

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY

Disciplinary Sector:

Odonto-Stomalogical Diseases

Is part of:

MANAGMENT OF MALOCCLUSION AND SWALLOW DISORDERS

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

D'ADDAZIO GIANMARIA

Cycle:

Second semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

No prerequisites are requested.

Objectives

The course aims to analyze the etiology of problems related to dental malocclusion and its correlation with dysfunctions of swallowing and muscular-facial muscle imbalances.

Contents

Principles of odontostomatological clinic; malocclusions and speech therapy;
Within the course will be treated the importance of collaboration with other professionals (pediatrician, speech therapist, otolaryngologist, physiotherapist, physiatrist, etc.)

Extended Syllabus

• Elements of embryology of the face, mouth and dental apparatus
• Elements of anatomy of the oral cavity
• Dental anatomy and periodontal tissues
• Dentition and physiology of dental eruption
• Physiology of mastication and masticatory cycle
• Charting of the stomatognathic system: dental terminology and dental formula
• Physical examination of the dental patient and diagnosis in dentistry
• Pain in dentistry
• Tooth decay and pulp disease
• Periodontal disease
• Alterations of dental eruption
• Dental anomalies
• Oral mucosal diseases
• Precancerous lesions
• Malignant neoplastic diseases of the oral cavity
• Principles of orthodontics

Recommended Bibliography

Practical manual of myofunctional therapy. An aid to posturology, dentistry and other specialties of Antonio Ferrante
Publisher: DEMI; 2nd edition (1 July 2016)
-DIAGNOSIS AND CAUSAL THERAPY OF THE MALOCCLUSIONS M. BONDI 2010 CIC International Editions
-Malocclussions and speech therapy. Education of the mouth and correction of malocclusions in the early age of C. Lanteri, I.Vernero, V. Lanteri. 2009 Edizioni Martina
-Functional orthodontics. - Balance between neuromuscular engram, form and function
M.D'Attilio, U. Comparelli, F. Party. 2011 Edi-Ermes

Teaching Methods

lectures and Seminar activities

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Oral exam in order to ascertain the quality and level of knowledge and understanding of the course contents and the ability to apply the knowledge acquired to professional practice.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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