ERGONOMICS AND PROFESSIONAL ORAL HYGIENE TECHNIQUES

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

IG23A1A

Academic Year of enrolment:

2020

Year of supply:

2022/2023

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in DENTAL HYGIENE

Disciplinary Sector:

Applied Medical Sciences

Is part of:

DENTAL HYGIENE SCIENCES 5

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

IEZZI GIOVANNA

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Objectives

Provide the fundamental tools for the knowledge of the principles of stomatological ergonomics, of the operating positions and of the instruments

Contents

Know the notions of dental anatomy and morphology with particular regard to periodontal anatomy; know the principles of microbiology of the oral cavity, the mechanisms of formation of soft and hard deposits and the mechanisms of periodontal disease associated with plaque

Extended Syllabus

- Introduction to the topic;
- Dental unit and lighting and noise management;
- Musculoskeletal system and chair positions;
- Postural problems;
- New support technologies;
- Muscle pathologies;
- Support instrumentation and review of the topics covered;
- Anamnesis and first visit: RX;
- Root anatomy;
- Periodontal disease;
- Instruments and extrinsic pigmentations;
- Root furcations: instrumentation;
- Professional hygiene techniques;
- Non-surgical periodontal therapy;
- Peri-implantitis and professional treatment.

Recommended Bibliography

TEXTBOOK:
• Lo studio odontoiatrico operatore e assistente, De Fazio P- Tripodi D, ed. Martina
• Elementi di ergonomia pratica e professionale odontoiatrica, Guastamacchia C, Masson
• Gestione della pratica professionale odontoiatrica, Guastamacchia C, Tosolin F, Masson

Teaching Methods

Traditional lessons

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Oral exam

Contacts/More Information

Office hours:
Monday 10-12am, phone 0871-3554083 room 11, 2nd floor, 3rd level, building A, at istologia implantare lab.
In addition to weekly office hours, students can always contact via email gio.iezzi@unich.it

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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