Physiology of the Stomatognathic System I

Course Information
TitleΦυσιοπαθολογία Στοματογναθικού Συστήματος Ι / Physiology of the Stomatognathic System I
CodeSTP-F12S
FacultyHealth Sciences
SchoolDentistry
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorDimitrios Tortopidis
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600021310

Programme of Study: PMS "Epistīmī kai Technología tīs Prosthetikīs Odontiatrikīs

Registered students: 4
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory Course112
ProsthetikīCompulsory Course112
Odontikī TechnologíaCompulsory Course112
Class Information
Academic Year2024 – 2025
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Class ID
600267649
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Intended learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course students should know: (1) anatomic features and functions of parts of the stomatognatic system (temporomandibular joints and masticatory muscles) (2) physiology of jaw (mandibular) positions and movements, (3) principles of occlusion-occlusal schemes and clinical specifics, (4) pathopysiology and diagnosis of bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
General Competences
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1.Introduction to the anatomic features and functions of the stomatognatic system 2. Parts of the stomatognatic system. Anatomy and pathophysiology of the Temporomandibular joint. Masticatory muscle anatomy and pathophysiology. 3. Physiology of mandibular positions. Jaw movement and its control. 4. Principles of occlusion. Οcclusal schemes and clinical specifics. Anterior and posterior determinants of mandibular movements. Occlusion and adaptation to change. 5. Occlusion and Orthodontics. 6. Principles and types of Articulators. Review. 7. Occlusion and Removable Prosthodontics. 8. Occlusion and Implant Prosthetic restorations. 9. The role of saliva in maintaining oral health. 10. Contemporary radiographic examination of the temporomandibular joint 11. Etiology and diagnosis of Bruxism. Types of occlusal splint 12. Etiology and diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Keywords
Masticatory muscles, Temporomandibular joint, physiology, Occlusion, occlusal schemes, Fixed Prosthodontics, Bruxism, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures
Seminars
Reading Assigment
Project
Written assigments
Total
Student Assessment
Description
Assessment and self-assessment. Essays, study and analysis of articles from international bibliography. Written examination at the end of the course, with simple or multi select multiple choice questions, true/false questions and short answer questions. On a scale of 10 students pass the examinations with a score of 6.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
I. Klineberg and SE. Eckert. Λειτουργική Σύγκλειση στην Αποκαταστατική Οδοντιατρική και στην Προσθετική. Μετάφραση-Επιμέλεια: Δημήτριος Τορτοπίδης. ISBN: 978-960-85075-7-9 . Οδοντιατρικές Εκδόσεις Ζαχαρόπουλος. Αθήνα 2020
Additional bibliography for study
1. Dawson PE: Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of occlusal problems, ed 2, St Louis, 1989, Mosby:pp 28-91. 2. Dawson PE. Functional occlusion: from TMJ to smile design. Mosby, Inc, Elsevier Publishing, 2007: pp 3-133
Last Update
03-01-2024