ECTS credits ECTS credits: 12
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 12 Expository Class: 74 Interactive Classroom: 94 Total: 180
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
Areas: Stomatology
Center Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Call: Annual
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
* To introduce the student to the conceptual bases and objectives of current orthodontics.
* To explain and instruct the student on the normal development of oral functions and occlusion, the aetiology and diagnosis of malocclusions and craniofacial growth and development.
* To develop practical activities and/or clinical seminars in which this theoretical knowledge is embodied and reinforced.
1.- A new concept of dental/orthodontic health in the VICA Society. Orthodontics: concepts and objectives. Health, aesthetics and quality of life in orthodontics. Ideal, normal and malocclusion from different points of view. Concept of normal and ideal occlusion throughout history. Current description of normal-ideal occlusion.
2.- Occlusal form and function. Functional occlusion: types and characteristics. Centric relation. Maximum intercuspidation. Relation of dental occlusion with the TMJ (temporomandibular joint). Digital functional occlusal analysis: the virtual articulator.
Normal development of oral functions and occlusion. Histophysiology and hypothesis of dental eruption. Development of the primary dentition. Ideal occlusion in the primary and early mixed dentition. Development of the permanent dentition. Phases and transitional periods. Clinical pattern of normal tooth eruption.
Epidemiology and aetiology of dental and skeletal malocclusion. Aetiopathogenesis: general causes of malocclusion. Aetiopathogenesis: local causes of malocclusion. Abnormal and/or pathological dental eruption.
5.- Comprehensive diagnosis in orthodontics. Digital records in orthodontics. Intraoral exploration. Analysis of digital study models. Valuative indexes in the analysis of digital models.
6.- Facial analysis. Facial biotype: importance in the diagnosis and treatment plan in orthodontics.
7.- 3D Analysis of the Smile.
8.- Functional analysis. Occlusion records. Standard and virtual facial arch. Importance of functional records. Gothic Arch. Dynamic occlusion records.
Growth and craenofacial development. General bases of growth and development. Regional growth and development.
10.- Theories of craniofacial growth integration. Functional Matrix Hypothesis. Studies by Melvin Moss, A Petrovic, A Björk and others.
Clinical application of craniofacial growth. Maxillary growth. Mandibular growth.
12.- Ideal movement of the beginning of orthodontic therapy in different malocclusions and clinical situations. Determination of the peak of pubertal mandibular growth. Mandibular catch-up.
13.- Cephalometry. Methods of cephalometric analysis.
14.- Main cephalometric systems. C Steiner. Wits A. Jacobson. Björk-Jaraback.
15.- Integration of diagnostic records with cephalometry. Protocols of the Orthodontic Research Service - USC Dental Sleep Unit.
16.- Classification and types of orthodontic appliances. Fixed appliances and two and four bands. Maxillary Disjunctive Appliances. Extraoral appliances.
17.- Functional Apparatus. History and evolution. Harwols activator and variants. Balters Bionator. Teucher Activator. Twin-Block by W Clark. Frankel RF. Bimler. Hybrid Functional Devices.
18.- Fixed Functional Appliances. Action of the intermaxillary elastics. Molar/maxillary distalisation appliances.
Multibracket fixed appliances. Canthal Arch and Straight Arch. History. Historical basis of bracket design. EH Angle. Ch Tweed. L. Andrews.
20.- Digital orthodontics. Concept and technology. Digital files. Handling of the main programmes. Digital planning. Set-Up and Mock-Up.
21.- Aligners. Materials, biomechanics and clinical management. Planning. Coatings: types and biomechanics.
22.- The new digital laboratory. Software and 3D printers for use in the dental clinic. Removable active plates. Digital functional appliances.
23.- Orthodontic tooth movement: histophysiology and main current hypotheses and research. Direct and indirect bone resorption. Biochemistry of ODM. Types of forces and biological responses.
24.- Bioengineering and biomechanics of forces and orthodontic appliances. Types of forces. Intensity, direction, direction, duration and rhythm of application. Basic orthodontic biomechanics. Centre of resistance Centre of rotation Movements and force pairs Types of dental movements.
25.- Elastic materials used in Orthodontics: types and characteristics. Wires and alloys. Metallurgical principles. Load/deformation curves of wires. Concept of pseudoelasticity and thermoelasticity: clinical implications. Steel, nickel-titanium, Niti super and pseudoelastic wires. New alignments: Gummetal.
26.- Phases and sequence of orthodontic treatment: orthodontics, dentofacial orthopaedics, micro-implants or orthognathic surgery? The W Proffitt discrepancy envelope.
27.- Anchorage: concepts. Reciprocal forces. Types. Apparatus. Anchorage planning in different malocclusions. Temporary osseous anchorage (TADS): Micro-implants and mini-plates.
28.- Treatment phases: Alignment. Levelling. Space closure. Torsion and termination.
29.- Diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems in mixed dentition (I): Diagnosis and treatment of maxillary dental/skeletal compression and posterior crossbite.
Diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems in mixed dentition (II): Diagnosis and treatment of anterior guidance problems: crossbite, overbite and open bite.
PRACTICES
1.- Diagnostic system in Orthodontics. Diagnostic protocols.
2.- Digital records in Orthodontics.
3.- Practical diagnosis of normal occlusion and malocclusion.
4.- Digital analysis of 3D models. Odontometric analysis. Arch form.
5.- 2D and 3D cephalometry. Cephalometric anatomy. Points, lines and planes.
6.- Basic cephalometry of C Steiner and Jacobson's Wits Appraisal.
7.- Ricketts MR cephalometry.
8.- Björk-Jarabak cephalometry.
9.- Comprehensive clinical diagnosis.
10.- Basic wire bending.
Basic bibliography
- Suárez-Quintanilla D (2022) Prácticas de Ortodoncia. Ed SIO-UDS / USC. Santiago de Compostela.
- David Suárez Quintanilla (2021) Prácticas clínicas de Ortodoncia. Amazon Media. Kindle version
- Bravo LA (2003) Manual de Ortodoncia. Ed Síntesis.
- Canut JA (2005) Clinical and Therapeutic Orthodontics. Masson. Barcelona.
- Uribe Restrepo, GA (2010) Ortodoncia: teoría y clínica. Ed Corporación para Investigaciones Biológicas. Medellín, Colombia.
- Suárez-Quintanilla D (2016) Orthodontics: Clinical Efficiency and Scientific Evidence. Ed DSQ. Santiago de C.
- Josep Maria Ustrell Torrent (2015) Diagnosis and treatment in Orthodontics. StudentConsult. Elsevier. Barcelona
- Echarri P et al. (2019) Diagnosis and Advanced Treatment Plan in Orthodontics. Ed Athenea Dental Institute. Barcelona
Complementary bibliography
- Proffit WR, Fields HW, Sarver D, Ackerman JL (2017) Contemporary Orthodontics. 6th Ed. Elsevier. St Louis (there is a Spanish edition in 2019).
Knowledge
Con58: Drawing up prescriptions for custom-made medical devices ‘dental prostheses’ and ‘orthodontic and orthopaedic dento-facial appliances’.
Con60: Perform the oral and dental treatment of child patients and recognise their characteristics and peculiarities.
Con61: Identify and correct oral habits likely to cause or exacerbate malocclusions.
Con38: Determine and identify the aesthetic requirements of the patient and the possibilities of satisfying their concerns.
Con34: Perform basic treatment of oral-dental pathology in patients of all ages. Therapeutic procedures must be based on the concept of minimal invasion and on a global and integrated approach to oral treatment.
Con36: Take and interpret radiographs and other image-based procedures relevant to dental practice.
Competences
Comp06: Information management skills (ability to search for and analyse information from different sources).
Comp10: Teamwork.
Comp16: Ethical commitment.
Comp17: Ability to apply knowledge in practice.
Comp28: Achievement motivation.
Skills or abilities
H/D23: Establish the diagnosis, prognosis and adequate therapeutic planning in all clinical areas of dentistry, being competent in the diagnosis, prognosis and preparation of the dental treatment plan of the patient requiring care.
H/D25: Know and apply the basic treatment of the most common oral-dental pathology in patients of all ages. Therapeutic procedures must be based on the concept of minimal invasion and on a global and integrated approach to oral treatment.
H/D26: Know how to plan and carry out multidisciplinary, sequential and integrated dental treatment of limited complexity in patients of all ages and conditions and in patients requiring special care.
H/D03: Know how to identify patient concerns and expectations and communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with patients, relatives, the media and other professionals.
H/D04: Understand and recognise the social and psychological aspects relevant to the treatment of patients.
H/D07: Promote autonomous learning of new knowledge and techniques, as well as motivation for quality.
H/D08: Know how to share information with other healthcare professionals and work in a team.
H/D09: Understand the importance of keeping and using patient information records for subsequent analysis, preserving the confidentiality of the data.
H/D01: Know the essential elements of the dental profession, including ethical principles and legal responsibilities.
H/D27: Plan and propose preventive measures appropriate to each clinical situation.
H/D28: Acquire clinical experience under appropriate supervision.
H/D20: Obtain and draw up a clinical history containing all relevant information.
H/D21: Know how to carry out a complete oral examination, including appropriate radiographic and complementary exploratory tests, as well as obtaining appropriate clinical references.
H/D22: Be able to make an initial diagnostic judgement and establish a reasoned diagnostic strategy, being competent in recognising situations requiring urgent dental care.
H/D03: Know how to identify patient concerns and expectations and communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with patients, relatives, the media and other professionals.
H/D04: Understand and recognise the social and psychological aspects relevant to the treatment of patients.
1- Master classes.
2- Clinical seminars on diagnosis and treatment plan.
3- Pre-clinical practicals.
4- Clinical sessions.
Learning assessment system in Clinical Orthodontics
- Continuous objective assessment (short question tests) during the attendance to theoretical classes (10%)
- A final theory exam with 10 questions (70%)
- Presentation of the comprehensive diagnostic notebook (10%) and the preclinical and clinical practice work (10%).
Learning assessment system in Clinical Orthodontics
- Continuous objective assessment (short question tests) during the attendance to theoretical classes (10%)
- A final theory exam with 10 questions (70%)
- Presentation of the comprehensive diagnostic notebook (10%) and the preclinical and clinical practice work (10%).
Class attendance, participation in class. During the distance learning period and on the Virtual Campus to carry out the tasks that the teachers consider appropriate, continuous assessment based on active participation.
Maria Isabel Ramos Barbosa
- Department
- Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
- Area
- Stomatology
- mariaisabel.ramos [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOU (Organic Law for Universities) Associate University Professor
David Suárez Quintanilla
Coordinador/a- Department
- Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
- Area
- Stomatology
- Phone
- 881812345
- david.suarez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Juan Carlos Perez Varela
- Department
- Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities
- Area
- Stomatology
- juancarlos.perez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOU (Organic Law for Universities) Associate University Professor
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| 06.06.2025 09:30-11:30 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-A. Suárez Nuñez |
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