Study Guide
Study Guide
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Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier
Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.
| Basis of Education | Competence Standards | Structure of Studies | Development of Expertise | Methods and implementation | Course Table |
Course Description
| Code | 4 TSORTO1 |
| Name | Ortodontics in Oral Health Care |
| Credits | 5 ects |
| Objectives | The student • explains the concepts and process of orthodontics • identifies deviations from normal occlusion • is familiar with the orthodontic materials, devices and instruments • explains oral health check-up related to orthodontics • takes the initial mold and uses the impression making materials • uses photography in care needs planning • etches and cements a palatal or lingual arch • bonds a retention arch • provides counselling for an orthodontic patient and the family at different stages of the process • identifies factors negatively affecting the masticatory system • identifies the symptoms of occlusal dysfunction • assesses the need for follow-up care • masters physiotherapeutic dysfunction treatment methods |
| Content | Essential concepts and process of orthodontics, monitoring the care process, devices, instruments and materials, clinical examination in orthodontics, identification of deviations, information documentation, consultation |
| Requirements | fixed , detachable and combination devices. Initial molds and impression making materials, palatal or lingual arch etching and cementing. Retention arch bonding. Planning preventive care for an orthodontic patient, counselling at different stages of the process. Clinical photography. Typical symptoms of craniomandibular disorders. Occlusal relaxation. Physiotherapeutic treatment methods. Posture and musculoskeletal stress. |
| Grading Scale | Passed - 0 |
| Course material | |
| Prerequisites | ESKELI R.2015.Eruption pattern and occlusal development of the permanent dentition among different population and ethnic groups. http://epublications.uef.fi/pub/urn_isbn_978-952-61-1863-5/urn_isbn_978-952-61-1863-5.pdf IKÄVALKO T. 2016. Pediatric sleep disordered breathing :causes and consequences. http://epublications.uef.fi/pub/urn_isbn_978-952-61-2248-9/urn_isbn_978-952-61-2248-9.pdf |
| Other Considerations | |
| Contact | fi |
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