The pediatric dentistry course aims to provide the student with the theoretical notions and practical examples to prevent, intercept and treat dental anomalies and pathologies in children from birth. As part of the course, the student will be able to acquire knowledge of the main odontostomatological pathologies of pediatric patients, congenital or acquired, acute or chronic, with particular regard to carious and gingival pathologies, dental traumatology and malocclusions. Particular emphasis will also be given to the oral manifestations of systemic diseases and to oral surgical conditions and to early onset odontogenic pathologies. Provide the appropriate knowledge to implement the prevention of tooth decay, periodontal disease and malocclusions.
Course Prerequisites
From a preparatory point of view for understanding the course, it is considered essential to go into detail of the topics concerning embryology, physiology, general odontostomatological pathology, focusing attention on the growth and development, both physiological and pathological, of the entire stomatognathic system.
Teaching Methods
Chairside assistance and application of what was learned in the lectures
Assessment Methods
eligibility for the internship
Texts
Goran Koch - Sven Poulsen “ ODONTOIATRIA INFANTILE” Edi-Ermes 2004
Olivi R.- Olivi F. “ODONTOIATRIA INFANTILE
Contents
• Talk to the patient • Draw up the medical record • Carry out a clinical examination of the young patient • Define the diagnosis and treatment plan of the main dental-periodontal pathologies in pediatric age. • Interact positively with the young patient and his parents • Use fluoride and varnishes in the prevention of carious pathology • Use of sealants • Teaching oral hygiene • Prescribe x-rays • Carry out local anesthesia • Carry out conservative therapy of the deciduous elements • Carry out pulp therapy (pulpotomy and pulpectomy) in immature deciduous and permanent dentition • Carry out emergency and elective therapy in dental traumatology in both deciduous and permanent dentition • Carry out avulsion of the deciduous
