Occlusion and Surgical TreatmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

identify the masticatory system as a whole, along with its function and abnormalitiesidentify the system that consists of the temporomandibular joint, movements of the lower jaw and the teethidentify the epidemiology, aetiology and diagnostics of malocclusionsdescribe the principles of examining a customer with a problem associated with occlusal physiologydescribe the most common physiological occlusal treatments and methods for relaxing the masticatory musclesidentify oral histology as well as changes and abnormalities in mucous membranesdescribe methods of oral surgeryname the basic instruments and devices used in oral surgerydescribe the perioperative treatment process of an oral surgery patienttake into account the importance of aseptic operations in oral surgeryexplain the oral health care needs in connection with oral surgerycarry out the tasks of a dental hygienist in treatment involving oral surgery