To provide essential dental and orthodontic knowledges for prevention, interception, and correction of swallowing and speech alterations (potential risks of skeletal and dental malocclusions).
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the face.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lectures
Assessment Methods
Oral exam
Texts
• SFONDRINI G. - GANDINI P.- et al. -Collana di Ortodonzia Vol. 11 - Linee guida per la terapia ortopedica ed ortodontica- Edizioni Martina, Bologna Articles from the Literature.
Contents
Maxillofacial district: elements of anatomy - Physiological intermaxillar skeletal relationship and dental occlusion - Skeletal and dental malocclusions - Lingual rest position and swallowing - Malocclusions caused by bad habits
