Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Orthodontics III
Course Code
ORK_013
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gundega Jākobsone
Structure Unit Manager
Gundega Jākobsone
Structural Unit
Department of Orthodontics
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, ortodonkat@rsu.lv, +371 67815279
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about the basic principles and methods of orthodontic treatment, identify the need for treatment and referring to an orthodontist. To teach how to be a full-fledged member of an interdisciplinary team, where one of the specialists is an orthodontist.
Preliminary Knowledge
Medical genetics, human molecular biology, normal physiology, clinical pharmacology in dentistry, stomatological problems in clinical rheumatology, internal diseases with propedeutics, human anatomy, dental anatomy, embryology, histology, maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, pathology, psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy, biostatistics, dental prosthetics and clinic, integrated dentistry, oral, maxillofacial diagnostic radiology, paediatric therapeutic dentistry, prevention in dentistry, public health care in dentistry, therapeutic dentistry, preclinical and clinical course in endodontics, preclinical and clinical course in periodontology, cariology, biomaterials in dentistry, communication culture in dentistry, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, paediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery, otorhinolaryngology for dentists, paediatrics. Orthodontics I and II courses.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• there will be necessary knowledge of the interdisciplinary principles of orthodontic treatment and the peculiarities of orthodontic treatment of adult patients • will have knowledge about the iatrogenic factors of orthodontic treatment; • will have the necessary knowledge about the retention of treatment results and recurrences; • will have basic knowledge about orthodontic treatment with aligners.
Skills
1.• will be able to reasonably inform the patient or the patient’s parents about orthodontics and related problems; • will know how to deal with emergency situations in orthodontics.
Competences
1.After completing the course, students: • will know how to act correctly in all kinds of orthodontic emergencies, including referral to a specialist if necessary; • will be able to support the orthodontist during orthodontic treatment by motivating the patient and helping to ensure oral hygiene, as well as helping to ensure the retention process after orthodontic treatment.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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10 points
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Individual work for the preparation of a presentation on periodical literature and clinical cases, learning the theoretical material of the seminars. A test on retention and relapse is planned during the 6th seminar. To evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, students must complete the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal. |
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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In practical classes and seminars, high-quality oral answers regarding theoretical material, high-quality answers to short test work questions, active participation in the analysis of clinical cases, high-quality presentation of clinical cases, high-quality presentation of periodical literature, and quality of oral answers to the seminar topic. At the end of the 2nd semester of the V study year, the Test and Part 2 of the state cumulative examination: clinical case analysis. During the examination period, the knowledge gained in the Orthodontics course is tested in the State examination with 15% of the multiple-choice questions in the written exam and 1 short question on the interdisciplinary aspects of orthodontic treatment. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Basic principles of care for patients with clefts of the face and jaws. The role of orthodontist in the care of patients with facial clefts.
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Types of tooth movement as a result oforthodontic forces, orthodontic treatment with aligners.. Main components and mode of operation. Indications for treatment with aligners.
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Side effects of orthodontic treatment. Reversible and irreversible damage.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Orthodontics for adult patients.
Differences between adult and adolescent orthodontic treatment. Treatment goals in treating adult patients.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Interdisciplinary aspects of orthodontic treatment.
Periodontal treatment before, during treatment and after tooth movement in adult patients.
Pathological tooth movement and orthodontic treatment thereof. Orthodontic care of dental injuries.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Recurrence and retention.
The concept of recurrence in orthodontics and orthognathic surgery, factors influencing recurrence, the impact of ageing on recurrence.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Emergency situations in orthodontic practice – first aid in case of appliance damage. Working with models.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Test. Part 2 of the cumulative examination: analysis of clinical cases. Feedback on clinical case analysis.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Test. Part 2 of the cumulative examination: analysis of clinical cases. Feedback on clinical case analysis.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Tooth replacement in growing individuals.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Tooth movement with orthodontic appliances: indications and biomechanical aspects.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
31 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Littlewood SJ, Mitchell L. 2019. An Introduction to Orthodontics. 5th Edition, Oxford University PressSuitable for English stream
2.
Materiāli e-studijās.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Proffit WR, et al. 2019. Contemporary Orthodontics. 6th Edition, Elsevier.
2.
McNamara JA, Brudon WL. 2001. Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics. 2024 .gadā akceptējams izdevumsSuitable for English stream
3.
English J, Akyalcin S, Peltomaki T, Litschel K. 2014. Orthodontic Review. 2nd Edition; Mosby’s.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
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Jaunākā periodiskā literatūra:
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Seminars in OrthodonticsSuitable for English stream
3.
Journal of Craniofacial ResearchSuitable for English stream
4.
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsSuitable for English stream
5.
Science directSuitable for English stream