Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Code

11222

Academic unit

NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas

Department

CMH

Credits

3

Teacher in charge

Prof. Doutor Paulo Coelho

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. Recognize the different pathologies for which the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery is most often requested, and encouraged the student to the knowledge of the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinical symptomatology.

2. To develop logical thinking in the approach and treatment of patients with pathologies of surgical forum by integrating the knowledge acquired in the various disciplines of basic sciences and related medical sciences.

3. Understand the need for treatment of many affections oromaxilofaciais in specialized medical institutions and the advantage of knowledge of the technical possibilities available in the doctor-patient relationship, streamlining the referral of the patient.

4. To highlight the emergence of multiple techniques based on innovative technologies with significant applicability in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Prerequisites

 

Subject matter

·        Craniomaxillofacial trauma

·        Oral and maxillofacial infections

·        Surgical treatment os non erupted teeth

·        Orthognathic surgery

·        Temporomandibular joint pathology

·        Salivary glands pathology

·        Head and neck congenital malformations

·        Cysts and bone tumors of the jaws

·        Oromaxilofacial oncology

·        Reconstructive surgery of the head and neck

·        Tissue engineering.

 

Bibliography

1.     Maxillofacial Surgery.

Peter Ward Booth and Stephen Schen; 2007 (2ª edição), Churchill Livingstone

2.     Current Therapy in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Shahrokh C. Bagheri, R. Bryan Bell and Husain Ali Khan; 2012, Elsevier Saunders.

3.     Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

Douglas D. Damm, Jerry E. Bouquot, Brad W. Neville and Carl M. Allen; 2009 (3ª edição), Elsevier Saunders.

4.     Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,

Leonard B. Kaban, Maria J. Troulis, Saunders, 2004

5.     Head and Neck Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach.

Louis B. Harrison, Merrill S. Kies and Roy B. ; 2014, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

6.     Glândulas salivares humanas.

Arlindo Pereira de Almeida, 2007, Lidel – Edições Técnicas, Lda.

 

Teaching method

Teaching is done in tutorial form, with students working daily in the various activities of the Maxillofacial Surgery Service (CHLC).

In the Curricular Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery theorico-practical classes are taught using the structured exhibition theme, accompanied by computerized audiovisual means, and the iconographic use of multiple case histories, dealing with all the topics covered, documented by photographs or films , looking at the discussion with students.

Very extensive materials and difficult organization, the lesson is presented in a structured and attractive way, reflected in an elaborate and well detailed summary that allows the conceptualization of subjects, by students in class time, facilitating further demand and purchasing knowledge by himself.

The educational material considered relevant is available on the e-learning platform of the NMS|FCM -UNL.

Evaluation method

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final examination: 50% (multiple choice test)

Courses

• Integrated Master Degree in Medicine