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Dental Anatomy and Karyology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:22.08.2023 08:41:21
Study Course Information
Course Code:ZTMVK_064LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Oral MedicineTarget Audience:Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Darja Ķīse
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Rīga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhsatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67455560
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)11Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures22
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
General knowledge of human anatomy, basics of terminology, Latin language basic knowledge, chemestry, biology.
Objective:
Students acquire knowledge about the structure and morphology of permanent and primary teeth (incisors, canines, premolars and molars), their functions and form. To develop students’ theoretical skills in order to recognize dental hard tissue disorders and make decisions about their prevention and management at individual and population levels.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introductory lecture. Tooth morphology. Classification of teeth. Terminology.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
2Permanent incisor and canine morphology.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
3Permanent premolar and molar morphology. Contact point.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Permanent incisors, canines morphology.Incisor group common features: the similarities and differences between the maxillary and mandibular central and the lateral incisors.Incisor pulp system morphology. Clinical variations of root canal morphology.Classes1.00clinical base
5Permanent premolar morphology. Premolar general description (function, morphology). Common features for premolar group. Differentiation signs of the premolars in the maxilla and mandible. Differences of the first and second premolars. Premolar root canal system topography; anatomical variations.Classes1.00clinical base
6Permanent molar morphology. General molar description (function, morphology). General maxillary molar group features. Anatomical features that allow to differentiate the maxillary and mandibular molars. Differences of the first and second molar; third molar differences.Classes1.50clinical base
7Primary and mixed dentition. The definition, dental formula. Primary dentition function. Errupting time of primary teeth. The crown and root formation. Mixed dentition.Classes1.50E-Studies platform
8Introduction in Cariology Epidemiology of pathologies of hard dental tissues Classification of pathologies of hard dental tissues.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
9Role of diet (carbohydrates) in caries development.Microorganisms - it's role in caries development.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
10Pathogenesis of Caries development and progression.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
11Enamel caries. Dentin caries. Root surfice caries.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
12Caries risk assessment. Diagnostic methods for caries detectionLectures1.00E-Studies platform
13Differencialdiagnostic of pathologies of hard dental tissuesLectures1.00E-Studies platform
14Acquired pathologies of hard dental tissues - enamel erosions, pathological tooth wear, wedge shaped defect, tooth hypersensitivity. Hereditary pathologies of hard dental tissues.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
15Treatment of pathologies of hard dental tissues choice of materials and methods. Possible mistakes. Evaluation of quality of dental restorations.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Selection of special literature in Dental Anatomy and their use, analysis of theoretical material, independent analysis of preparations and organization of practical lessons, performance of tasks. Individual work in Cariology in the preparation of presentations according to the course topics, analysis of clinical cases, carrying out scientific independent work - work with literature, creating summaries, conducting research work using the regulations on students' scientific independent work. Filling in the study course evaluation questionnaire.
Assessment Criteria:
During the study course, students must successfully pass the theoretical tests of all practical classes in dental anatomy. At the end written test in dental anatomy on what was learned in lectures and classes. Passed by giving 55% correct answers. In cariology, tests on the lecture material after each lecture - evaluation passed/failed. Attendance at least 75%. Assessment at the end of the semester (written) - evaluation criteria are available in e-studies. The course is passed if both parts are successfully completed.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of studying dental anatomy, students acquire basic knowledge of dental anatomy, morphology and functionality. As a result of studying cariology, the student: - will describe the structure, functions, pathology of hard tissues of teeth, - will define the role of local and general factors - microorganisms, carbohydrates, tooth-saliva interaction, fluorides, nutrition, socio-economic factors in the origin of caries and dental hard tissue pathologies; - will classify the clinical manifestations of caries and dental hard tissue pathologies.
Skills:In Dental anatomy, students are able to identify each group of teeth in the upper and lower jaws, distinguish a tooth from the right and left side, distinguish primary and permanent teeth by general morphological characteristics. In Cariology, the student will be able to: - choose the appropriate treatment method and material for caries and dental hard tissue pathologies, observing indications and contraindications, - assess the condition and prognosis of the patient's dental hard tissues, caries activity and caries risk, -create a treatment plan, integrating the treatment into the overall oral cavity recovery plan - evaluate treatment results and prognosis, expected possible complications, develop possible ones prevention of complications and, if necessary, to change the treatment plan.
Competencies:Upon completion of the course students will be able to practically apply the acquired knowledge in dental anatomy, morphology and functionality. Will be able to explain each tooth group in the upper and lower jaws, differentiate between the right and left teeth, differentiate between primary teeth and permanent teeth according to the general morphological characteristics in everyday work as dental hygienist. On successful completion of the course Cariology, the students will be able to evaluate, prevent and control caries and other dental hard tissue disorders, to explain their integration in oral health system and interaction with other oral disorders and general health.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Banerjee, Avijit, and Timothy F. Watson. Pickard's Guide to Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry, Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central.
2Boyd, Linda D., et al. Wilkins' Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central, Chapter 16 Hard Tissue Examination of the Dentition, pp 501-562; 62 pages
3Friedrich Paulsen Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy. Vol. 3, 16th ed., English/Latin, Elsevier GmbH, 2017.
4Inc. BarCharts. Dental Anatomy. ProQuest Ebook Central, 2016.
5Jeffrey A. Dean DDS, MSD, FFD(Hon) RCSI McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent. 2022, 11th ed. Elsevier
6Kidd, Edwina, and Ole Fejerskov. Essentials of Dental Caries. Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central
7Nisha Garg, and Amit Garg. Textbook of Operative Dentistry. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central
8Richard W. Brand, Donald E. Isselhard. Anatomy of Orofacial Structures. 8th ed. 2018
Additional Reading
1Ansari, Ghassem, et al. Atlas of Pediatric Oral and Dental Developmental Anomalies. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central
2Nisha Garg, Amit Garg. Textbook of operative dentistry. The Health Sciences Publisher, 2020. 4th ed.
3Richard L. Drake, A. Wayne Vogl, Adam W.M. Mitchell. Gray's Atlas of Anatomy. Chapter: 8 HEAD AND NECK 2021: Elsevier
Other Information Sources
1Dažādās datubāzēs pieejamā informācija piem. DynaMed, EBSCO, PubMed u.c.
2https://www.cochrane.org/
3Lekciju materiāli.