TMJ and Orofacial Pain II

Code:

MD4807

Acronym:

O II

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	44	Plano de Transição 4º Ano Bolonha 2007	5	-	1,5	27	40,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The aim of Occlusion, TMJ and Orofacial Pain II is to provide students the essential basic skills, enabling them in the diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders and the differential diagnosis of other diseases with overlapping symptoms and signs. Apart from that, students should develop skills to plan a semi-adjustable articulator and manufacture an occlusal splint.

Program

Presentation. Introduction to the discipline of occlusion.
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.
Muscle Functional Pathology.
Temporomandibular disorders.
Orofacial pain.
Differential diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders.
Syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea.

Mandatory literature

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
Dawson Peter E.; Functional Occlusion. ISBN: 0-323-03371-7 /124.74
Laskin Daniel M. 340; Temporomandibular disorders. ISBN: 0-86715-447-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching of Occlusion, TMJ and Orofacial Pain II is distribute by theoretical-practical interactive lessons with duration of 1,5 hours per week. 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	25,50
	Total:	-	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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

Examinations or Special Assignments

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Theoretical 50% + Oral 50%

Classification improvement

Theoretical 50% + Oral 50%