Acquisition of the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to diagnose and treat problems related to temporomandibular joint pathologies and cranio-cervical-facial pain.
Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, shall reach out to the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the School/Department before class begins, in order to arrange the specific teaching methods and ensure proper achievement of the learning outcomes.
- Anatomy of the splanchnocranium
- Pathophysiology of pain
- Reflex and referred pain
- Muscle physiology
- Trigger points and pain projection areas
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and mandibular function
- The parafunctions
- Classification of craniomandibular dysfunctions
- The clinical examination in gnathology
- The clinical differential diagnosis in orofacial pain
- Instrumental exams in gnathology
- Electromyography
- Principles of therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occlusal therapy
- Drug therapy
Orofacial Pain: Guidelines for Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management (AAOP The American Academy of Orofacial Pain), 7th Edition
Ricevimento: On appointment alessandro.ugolini@unige.it
GIORGIO TONOLI
ALESSANDRO UGOLINI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)
