HU Credits:
4.5
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
dental medicine
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Ein Karem
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Yoav Pietrokovski
Coordinator Office Hours:
Tuesdays 10:00-12:00
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Yoav Pietrokovski Dr. Mordechai Klein Dr. michel etinger Dr. michael ogorodnikoff Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.
Course/Module description:
The students will get acquainted with the theoretical aspects of the ideal occlusion.
Course/Module aims:
Good knowledge of ideal occlusion on the theoretical level, familiarization with some clinical aspects of occlusion
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
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Attendance requirements(%):
Lectures: 100%, laboratories and clinics: 100%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures, Labs & clinics
Course/Module Content:
•Teeth alignment,
•Static and dynamic tooth contacts,
•Form and function of the muscles of mastication and the temporomandibular joint,
•Fixed and manageable factors in occlusion,
•Mandibular positions - definitions and controversies in the literature,
•The envelope of motion,
•Face bows - planes of reference and head position,
•Articulators and mounting sequence.
Laboratory
•Students will perform the exercise of negative carving.
Required Reading:
1. The dentition: Its alignment and articulation and the arrangement of cusps.
From: Kraus B., Jordan R.E. and Abrams L. Dental anatomy and occlusion. The Williams& Wilkins Co.1969/ pp 223-244.
2. The self protective features of the dentition.
From: Kraus B., Jordan R.E. and Abrams L. Dental anatomy and occlusion. The Williams& Wilkins Co.1969/ pp 15-27.
3. The temporomandibular joint.
From: Mohl, Zarb, Carlsson and Rough: Atextbook of Occlusion.Quintessence Books 1988. pp. 81-96.
4. Adjutable articulators: Parts and function by Ash and Ramfjord.
From: An introduction to functional occlusion. W.B. Saunders Co. 1982. pp. 21-37.
5. A Textbook of Periodontal Therapy. Chapter 22 (4th ed. pp. 568-626, 6th ed. pp. 1065-1111.
From: Periodontal therapy. Goldman and Cohen the C.V. Mosby Co. St. Luis.
Additional Reading Material:
None
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 40 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 60 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
oTheoretical grade (40% of final course grade):
•Written Tests – 10%.
•End of semester (course) Written Examination – 80%
oPractical grade (60% of final course grade):
•Presentation of the negative- carving exercise with an oral exam – 80%
•Graded Clinical Performance – 20%
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