Unit GNATOLOGY
- Course
- School of dental medicine
- Study-unit Code
- 50999304
- Curriculum
- In all curricula
- Teacher
- Stefano Pagano
- Teachers
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- Stefano Pagano
- Hours
- 36 ore - Stefano Pagano
- CFU
- 3
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2023
- Offered
- 2025/26
- Learning activities
- Caratterizzante
- Area
- Discipline odontoiatriche e radiologiche
- Sector
- MED/28
- Type of study-unit
- Obbligatorio (Required)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa monodisciplinare
- Language of instruction
- Italiano
- Contents
- The teaching of gnathology deals with the physiology, pathophysiology and pathological conditions of the temporomandibular joints and the craniomandibular district.
- Reference texts
- Treatment of Temporomandibular Dysfunctions and Disorders - Okeson - Martina Editions
- Educational objectives
- The main objective of the course is to provide the basics of temporomandibular pathology, starting from the biological mechanisms up to the clinical pictures of reference and the clinical and pharmacological treatment plans.
- Prerequisites
- Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the masticatory system
- Teaching methods
- - Lectures
- Practical exercises
- Completion of medical records
- Treatment planning
- Seminars and ADEs related to the discipline - Other information
- Consult the teacher
- Learning verification modality
- The final exam consists of a presentation on a complete clinical case presented by the student and an oral exam on the teaching topics.
- Extended program
- -Anatomy of the TMJ
-Biomechanics of Chewing and Swallowing
-Pathophysiology of Temporomandibular Disorders
-Clinical Pictures of DMD
-Gnathological Examination
-Pathology of DMD and Systemic Diseases
-Instrumental Analysis in the Diagnosis of DMD
-Surface Electromyography
-Gnathological Treatment Plan
-Occlusal Splints, Behavioral Therapy
-International Diagnostic Criteria: Axis 1 and Axis 2 - Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
- health and well-being