Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Orthodontics II
Course Code
ORK_012
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
Introduce principles and treatment methods for dental abnormalities, teach to identify the need for treatment, and evaluate the need for orthodontic referral. Will know and be able to advise patients with prematurely lost teeth. Will be aware of the orthodontist’s role in dental trauma care.
Preliminary Knowledge
Medical genetics, human molecular biology, normal physiology, clinical pharmacology in dentistry, internal diseases with propedeutics, human anatomy, dental anatomy, embryology, histology, maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, pathology, psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy, biostatistics, prosthodontics and clinic, dental and maxillofacial diagnostic radiology, prophylaxis in dentistry, endodontics: preclinical and clinical course, periodontology preclinical and clinical course, paediatric dentistry, restorative dentistry, cariology, biomaterials in dentistry, contact culture in dentistry, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, paediatric maxillofacial surgery, otorhinolaryngology for a dentist, paediatrics, Orthodontics I course.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• Will be necessary knowledge at the level of understanding about the principles of treatment of dental and jaw anomalies in children, adolescents and adults; • will have the necessary knowledge at the level of understanding about the general principles of orthodontic treatment planning; • general knowledge of mechanical and functional equipment used in orthodontics will be required; • will have the necessary knowledge to provide assistance in cases of dental injuries; • will have the necessary knowledge about bite deformations caused by prematurely lost teeth.
Skills
1.Will be able to inform patients and their parents about orthodontic treatment principles; Ability to evaluate the strength of evidence of a scientific article and ability to analyse a scientific article.
Competences
1.• competence to support orthodont during orthodontic treatment by motivating the patient and helping to ensure oral hygiene, explaining the basic principles of orthodontic treatment; • ability to assess risks of developing bite abnormalities following premature tooth extractions; will understand the role of an orthodontist in treating dental trauma.
Assessment
Individual work
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10 points
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Individual work on the preparation of presentations on periodical literature and clinical cases, and the acquisition of the seminar material. During the semester, a test on the development of occlusion in patients with premature loss of teeth and the case analysis will be assessed for the grade. 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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10 points
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At the completion of the 9th semester, 5th study year, the first part of the cumulative examination of the state examination: presentation of periodical literature, will be organized. During session a written examination: multiple choice questions (20 questions) and one written question (an essay) on a particular topic will be applied. During the examination knowledge about diagnostic methods used in orthodontics, general orthodontic treatment principles and management of premature loss of tooth/teeth will be tested. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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4
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Integrated seminar with pediatric dentistry.
Management of dental trauma in children.
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Integrated seminar with pediatric dentistry.
Occlusal changes produced by premature extractions of teeth.
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Information about the examinations and evaluation processes in this study year. Information about the methodology for the clinical case analyses.
Evidence based treatment planning. Study designs. Discussion about the scientific reading: picking up the article, evaluation, etc. Preparation for the cumulative examination.
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Discrepancies between the teeth sizes and lengths of the dental arches (crowding, spacing). Possibilities to create the space in the dental arch: inter proximal reduction, extractions, expansion. Orthopaedical, orthodontical and passive expansion.
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4
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Dentoalveolar and skeletal problems in the sagittal plane. Angle class II anomaly: etiology, characteristics, components. Corrective options: growth modification, masking and surgical treatment. Stability of results.
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Dentoalveolar and skeletal problems in the sagittal plane. Angle class II anomaly: etiology, characteristics, components. Corrective options: growth modification, masking and surgical treatment. Stability of results.
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Dentoalveolar and skeletal problems in the vertical plane. Differential diagnosis, treatment approaches: early treatment, functional appliances, treatment with fixed appliances and orthognathic surgery. Limitations of treatments. Expected outcome.
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Problem - based orthodontic treatment planning, work with the problem list: limitations of orthodontic treatment, diversity of treatment concepts, specific problems, factors influencing the treatment choice. Producing a specific treatment plan and presenting to the patient. Informed consent.
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!! This seminar is part of the State examination.
During this seminar the students present the analysis of a scientific article.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Littlewood SJ, Mitchell L. 2019. An Introduction to Orthodontics. 5th Edition, Oxford University Press
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Materiāli e-studijās.
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 izdevums.
3.
English J, Akyalcin S, Peltomaki T, Litschel K. 2014. Orthodontic Review. 2nd Edition; Mosby’s.
Other Information Sources
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Jaunākā periodiskā literatūra:
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Seminars in Orthodontics
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Journal of Craniofacial Research
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American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Science direct