GNATHOLOGY
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- Versione italiana
- Academic year
- 2022/2023
- Teacher
- SANTO CATAPANO
- Credits
- 6
- Didactic period
- Secondo Semestre
- SSD
- MED/28
Training objectives
- To acquire fundamental knowledge in: anatomy and physiology of the masticatory system related to occlusal principles; mandibular dynamics; occlusal analysis, occlusal dysfunctions.
Prerequisites
- Knowledge on: physics, histology, human anatomy, physiology
Course programme
- Oral anatomy. Principles of gnatology. Oral physiology and mandibular dynamics.
Simulators of mandibular movements.
Occlusal analysis and adjustment Occlusal alterations and dysfunctions Didactic methods
- Lectures
Learning assessment procedures
- Oral exam: about 3 questions on the topics of the course; average duration 20-30 min; the candidate must exhibit the understanding of the topics of the course and the capacity of applying in the clinical practice.
Reference texts
- Preti G., Riabilitazione protesica, Torino, Italy UTET; 2003.
McNeill C., Scienza e Pratica dell¿'Occlusione, Quintessenza 1997
Ash MM, Ramfjord SP., Occlusione. Saunders, 1995
Mohl ND, Zarb GA, Carlsson GE, Rugh JD. A textbook of occlusion. Chicago, Quintessence, 1988
