Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Orthodontics
Course Code
ZTMVK_066
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anete Strēle
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhs@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To develop understanding and knowledge of the development and growth of the face, jaws and bite, etiology and classification of dentofacial abnormalities, diagnostic and treatment planning methods, basic principles of operation of orthodontic devices and equipment and indications of their application. To develop students' skills to recognize skeletal, dentoalveolar and occlusion abnormalities in milk, shifts and permanent bite, to help understand and apply theoretical knowledge in a clinic, providing the necessary oral care skills to patients with orthodontic equipment.
Preliminary Knowledge
Acquired knowledge of anatomy, histology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of the patient's bite, recognise orthognathic bite: know how to name orthodontic problems in different phases of bite development; recognise the operation of mechanical, functional and non-removable equipment and components; explain and justify dental care during orthodontic treatment; use clinical cases discussed in lectures and classes, analyse and used in working with patient of different age.
Skills
1.Evaluate dentofacial and dental line abnormalities in milk, exchange and permanent bite. Recognise various fixed and removable orthodontic equipment. Evaluate the patient's bite and recognise the orthognathic bite. Develop individually appropriate care to patients of different ages with orthodontic appliances and recommend the most appropriate oral care products.
Competences
1.Students are able to evaluate a patient's bite and bite anomalies, analyze and draw up the most appropriate treatment plan; constantly performs the necessary manipulations for patients with orthodontic appliances, is able to instruct of different ages patients on the care of teeth and appliances during orthodontic treatment, is able to independently learn the latest literature on dental care products for patients with orthodontic appliances in medical journals and on websites.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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According to the lecture topic, to independently carry out a literature review and analysis. To present and answer questions asked by lecturers, assessing clinical cases. Analysis of models. A course evaluation questionnaire must be completed.
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Examination
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The first test is a written test work, that analyses control models by identifying bite and tooth row problems, and answering a theoretical question on the topic of orthodontics.
The second is a final test, where student writes and describes the control models, one theoretical question and one Engle class, followed by oral defence.
Student skills and knowledge of the acquired lectures and classes material is evaluated. Final score is 'passed' if the student achieves more than 60% of the correct answers.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Growth, development and maturation. The development of the bite.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Congenital anomalies.
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Modality
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Myofunctional disorders.
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orthodontic appliances. Fixed orthodontic appliances.
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orthodontic materials.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Indications for orthodontic treatment, its possibilities. Teeth-regulating aligners.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Differences between orthodontic treatment at different age stages.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Introduction to orthodontic appliances. Hygiene instruction for patients with orthodontic appliances.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Removable orthodontic appliances, their care. Taking impressions.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Putting attachments on models for working with tooth-adjusting aligners.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Emergencies in orthodontics. Working with taypadons - removing and applying bows.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Pair work on each other - examine and assess the bite.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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The final test.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Askari, Marjan, and Stanley A. Alexander. Atlas of Orthodontic Case Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central.
2.
Cousley, Richard. The Orthodontic Mini-Implant Clinical Handbook, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central
3.
E-studijās pieejamie lekciju un nodarbību mācību materiāli.
4.
George Litsas. Pediatric Orthodontics: Theory and Practice. Bentham Science Publishers; 2018.
5.
Mitchell, Laura. An Introduction to Orthodontics, Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2013. ProQuest Ebook Central,.
6.
Theodore Eliades, Christos Katsaros. The Ortho-Perio Patient: Clinical Evidence & Therapeutic Guidelines. International Quintessence Publishing Group; 2019.
Additional Reading
1.
Birte Melsen. Adult Orthodontics, edited by Birte Melsen, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2012. ProQuest Ebook Central (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Kryger, Meir. Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, Seventh Edition. 2022.
3.
Noar, Joseph. Interceptive Orthodontics : A Practical Guide to Occlusal Management, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central.
4.
Nightingale, Claire, and Jonathan Sandy. Illustrated Questions in Orthodontics, Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2015.
5.
Schupp, Werner; Haubrich, Julia Aligner. Orthodontics: Diagnostics, Biomechanics, Planning, and Treatment. 2015
Other Information Sources
1.
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
2.
Orthodontics&Craniofacial research
3.
Seminars in Orthodontics.