Learning objectives
Provide students with knowledge relating to the fundamental morphological aspects of the structures of the oral cavity, with particular attention to the various anatomical-macroscopic and topographic aspects, as well as microscopic aspects for the subsequent understanding of the functional aspects.
Prerequisites
histological and anatomical basis of craniofacial structures
Course unit content
anatomical and morphofunctional bases of the stomatognathic system
Full programme
Morfunctional aspects of the oral mucosa, periodontium, tongue, masticatory and mimic muscles, cranial nerves, maxillary bones
Bibliography
Manzoni & Scarnati, Fisiologia orale e dell'apparato stomatognatico. Edi-Ermes
Teaching methods
lectures and discussion of clinical cases
Assessment methods and criteria
written test with thirty-one multiple choice questions. One point awarded for each right answer. 30/30 cum laude will be awarded to those who correctly answered all the questions. Time available to the student: two hours
Other information
Lessons can be conducted in the classroom or in clinical operating units
