TMJ and Orofacial Pain I

Code:

MD3506

Acronym:

O I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Medicine

Instance: 2008/2009 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Dental Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMD	79	Plano de Transição 2º Ano Bolonha 2007	3	-	3,5	54	94,5
		Plano de Transição 3º Ano Bolonha 2007	3	-	3,5	54	94,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The aim of Occlusion, TMJ and Orofacial Pain I is to provide to the students the essential basic skills, enabling them to evaluate the normal function of stomatognathic system.

Program

Presentation. Introduction to the discipline of occlusion.
Anatomical-physiological revision of stomatognathic system.
Articulators (facebow transfer, mounting casts in a semi-adjustable articulator).
Articulators (conception of the articulators).
Study of the temporomandibular joint.
Occlusal physiopathology.
Jaws relationship.
Study of mandibular movements.
Occlusal theories.
Occlusal neuro-physiology and pathology.
Muscle Functional Pathology.
Temporomandibular disorders related with disc.
Changes of the articular surfaces. Predisposing factors to temporomandibular disorders. Mandibular sub-luxation and luxation.
Inflammatory pathology of TMJ. Temporal tendonitis. Inflammation of the stylomandibular ligament.
Parafunctions and bruxism.

Mandatory literature

Dawson Peter E.; Functional Occlusion. ISBN: 0-323-03371-7 /124.74
Okeson Jeffrey P.; Management of temporomandibular disorders and occlusion. ISBN: 0-323-04614-5
Okeson, Jeffrey P.; Bell.s orofacial pains. ISBN: 0-86715-293-1
Laskin Daniel M. 340; Temporomandibular disorders. ISBN: 0-86715-447-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching of Occlusion, TMJ and Orofacial Pain I is distribute by theoretical-practical interactive lessons with duration of 3 hours per week. The theoretical component of these classes has duration of 2 hours (60 minutes for exposition of contents and 60 minutes for discussion and clarification of doubts arising during the exposition) and the practical component of 1h weekly. By using audio-visual media, these classes, are intended for transmitting information, facilitate understanding and interpretation of literature and promoting the motivation.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	51,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with current standards

Calculation formula of final grade

Theoretical 45% + Practical 45% + Continuous evaluation 10%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Without mandatory, students who wish can make a research work, within the curricular plane, which will be considered in the final evaluation.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Theoretical 50% + Oral 50%

Classification improvement

Theoretical 50% + Oral 50%

Observations

Not applicable