Students who have successfully completed this course will be able to apprehend the functional anatomy of the masticatory system and to diagnose the disturbances related to the system in clinical applications
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
The objective of the course is to introduce the anatomy, biomechanics, functional disturbances and etiology of the masticatory system
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1. Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the masticatory system
2nd Week
2. Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the masticatory system
3rd Week
3. Functional neuroanatomy and physiology of the masticatory system
4th Week
4. Alignment and occlusion of the dentition
5th Week
5. Mechanics of mandibular movement
6th Week
6. Criteria for optimum functional occlusion
7th Week
7. Determinants of occlusal morphology
8th Week
8. Etiology of functional disturbances in the masticatory system
9th Week
9. Etiology of functional disturbances in the masticatory system
10th Week
10. Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders
11th Week
11. Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders
12th Week
12. Examination for temporomandibular disorders
13th Week
13. Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders
14th Week
14. Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders
Recommended or Required Reading
(1) Okeson JP. Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion 6th ed. Mosby, 2008.
(2) Laskin DM, Greene CS, Hylander WL. TMD's An Evidence Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment Quintessence, 2006. (3) Okeson JP. Bell's Orofacial Pains - The Clinical Management of Orofacial Pain 6th ed. Quintessence, 2005.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Practice
Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Practice
1
20
Attendance
1
30
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
