Dental traumatology II

Code:

EODP022

Acronym:

TD II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EODP	5	EODP - Study Plan 2011/2012	2	-	1	9	27

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

In-depth knowledge of cell biology, histology, oral histopathology, pharmacology, immunology and stem cell research
In-depth knowledge of human growth and development and head and neck anatomy
Knowledge of photographic protocols
Deepening and updating oral imaging
Diagnosis at various paediatric ages
Emergencies in paediatric dentistry
Knowledge of bibliographies available in paediatric dentistry

Learning outcomes and competences

Students should be able to identify the different types of trauma, classifying them according to internationally accepted standards.
The student should be able to understand the different nuances of each treatment and master the techniques and materials used to resolve accidents.
The student should be able to react to different types of trauma, depending on age, type of dentition and involvement of supporting or dental tissues, with the necessary speed and integrating all the knowledge acquired.

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Working method

Presencial

Program

In this curricular unit we will cover trauma, integrating occlusion and orthodontic issues of interest to paediatric dentists.
Biological Basis
Trauma to the temporary and permanent dentition

Epidemiology of trauma in the deciduous dentition Reactions of the deciduous tooth to trauma Prevention of traumatic accidents
Assessment of injuries to different tissues Classification of traumatic injuries

Emergency treatment
Prevention of post-treatment infection
Multidisciplinary treatment techniques
Recognising abuse and subsequent measures
Prevention of trauma
Trauma to deciduous teeth
Mixed dentition trauma
Trauma to permanent and young permanent teeth
Understand the principles of damage prevention including early reduction of horizontal overbite, correction of habits and construction of mouthguards.
Carry out an examination and assessment of patients with dental damage including appropriate radiographs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan based on an understanding of the prognosis for the teeth
Assess the condition of the pulp including understanding the different methods of pulp testing Appropriate treatment for minor soft tissue damage
Understand the biological process of hard tissue repair and resorption that occurs after tooth re-implantation, and clinical experience of treatment after avulsion
Carry out appropriate treatment following damage to the first dentition Orthodontic intervention on traumatised teeth

Recognise physical abuse of the child and familiarise yourself with the treatment to be used, court procedure and time control; plan the space occupation that arises after the loss of a front tooth, including the orthodontic options available.
Diagnose maxillofacial damage and prepare appropriate treatment

Recognise and treat anomalies of the developing permanent dentition resulting from damage to the primary dentition.

Classification, aetiology and epidemiology of dental damage
Mechanism of response of oral tissues to damage, and healing of lesions after damage has occurred. Principles of tooth autotransplantation.
Principles of osteointegrated implants.
Signs and symptoms of neurological damage.

Mandatory literature

David Casimiro de Andrade; Textos escolhidos de odontopediatria. ISBN: 978-989-746-137-8
A.C. Guedes-Pinto; Conduta clínica e psicologia em odontologia pediátrica. ISBN: 85-2-000041-X
Antonio Carlos Guedes-Pinto,; Odontopediatria. ISBN: 85-7288-410-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes (TP)

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
	Participação presencial	9,00	20,00
	Trabalho de campo		80,00
	Total:	-	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Trabalho escrito
	Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Face-to-face participation 20% + Final exam 80%
The assessment result will be expressed on a numerical scale of 0 to 20 marks.
Students whose final mark is equal to or greater than 10 will be considered to have passed.

Classification improvement

Written improvement exam.