Program Overview

MAXILLO-FACIAL SURGERY

Overview

The verification of learning takes place through the final exam. To pass the exam, the student must report a grade of not less than 18/30, demonstrating:

• In-depth anatomical knowledge of the maxillofacial district
• Knowledge of the most common pathologies of the head and neck area
• Adequate knowledge to request diagnostic tests and formulate a diagnosis
• Suitable knowledge to formulate an appropriate therapeutic path Clarity, synthesis, expository fluidity, and mastery of the subject contribute to the final grade.

Aims and Content

Aims and Learning Outcomes

• In-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the maxillofacial district
• Knowledge of the most common pathologies of the head and neck area
• Apply the knowledge learned to ask for diagnostic tests and formulate a diagnosis
• Apply the knowledge learned to formulate an appropriate therapeutic path

Teaching Methods

• Frontal theoretical lessons
• Attendance at dental clinics
• Attendance at the Maxillofacial Surgery operating room

Syllabus/Content

• Maxillofacial surgical anatomy
• Cranio-maxillo-facial traumatology
• Maxillo-facial dysmorphosis
• Temporal mandibular joint pathology
• Salivary glands pathology
• Advanced oral pathology
• Congenital malformations
• Oncology of the cervico-facial district

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

• Surgical Approach to the Facial Skeleton. Ellis E. III - LWW
• Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma. Fourth edition. R.Fonseca, D. Barber - ELSEVIER
• Oral Surgery. D. Fragiskos - SPRINGER
• Salivary Gland Cancer. L.Licitra, L.Locati - SPRINGER

Teachers and Exam Board

• Teacher: Bernardo Bianchi
• Exam Board:
  • Silvano Giuseppe Valente (President)
  • Ilaria Baldelli
  • Bernardo Bianchi
  • Nicola Antonio Cesare De Angelis
  • Matteo Lambertini
  • Francesco Mora (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

Course Details

• Code: 67272
• Academic Year: 2025/2026
• Credits:
  • 2 cfu anno 5 ODONTOIATRIA E PROTESI DENTARIA 8746 (LM-46) - GENOVA
• Scientific Disciplinary Sector: MED/29
• Language: Italian
• Teaching Location: GENOVA
• Semester: 2ｰ Semester
• Modules: This course is a module of: Patologia e Terapia Maxillo-Facciale

Exams

Exam Description

The verification of learning takes place through the final exam. In order to pass the exam, the student must report a grade of not less than 18/30, proving that he has:

• In-depth anatomical knowledge of the maxillofacial district
• Knowledge of the most common pathologies of the head and neck area
• Adequate knowledge to request diagnostic tests and formulate a diagnosis
• Suitable knowledge to formulate an appropriate therapeutic path Clarity, synthesis, expository fluidity, and mastery of the subject contribute to the final grade.