Orthodontics I

Code:

402

Acronym:

402

Instance: 2004/2005 - A

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MD	51	Plano oficial a partir de 2000	4	3	5	-

Objectives

Knowledge on the normal and pathological development of the stomatognatic system.

Program

Basic concepts on growth and development.
Face embryology.
Cranofacial growth.
Physiology of the stomatognatic system.
Development of the dentition.
Etiological factors of malocclusion.
Introduction to diagnosis.
Analysis of models.
Manufacturing of bimechanical appliances.

Main Bibliography

-K. F. Moyers. Handbook of Orthodontics. 4th edition.
-T. M. Graber. Orthodontics Principles and Practice. 3rd edition.
-Korkhaus G, Bruhn J, Hoprath H. La escuela alemana. 1944.
-Van Der Linden. Translated by Francisco A. Maia. Dentition development. Quintessence ed. Lda.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical
Theoretical–Practical
Practical

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Eligibility for exams

See academic regulation.

Calculation formula of final grade

(average from the 1st and 2nd tests x 0.6 + average (sum of all practical work + continuous evaluation mark) x 0,4

Examinations or Special Assignments

Special works or proofs are unforeseen

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

In order to be approved, the students need the theoretical and practical component. Those students whose statute allows them a special evaluation regime may be evaluated apart from the ordinary calendar. Nevertheless and in order to be acquainted with the rules legally stipulated, the students must seek information in the following regulations:
- Law n.º 358/70 from 29th of July
- Law n.º 152/91 from 23rd of April
- Decree n.º 947/87 from 10th December
- Law n.º 90/2001 from 20th August
- Law n.º 125/95 from 31st May

Classification improvement

According to the rules related to the faculty’s evaluation processes.

Observations

Teaching staff:

Prof. Dr. Afonso Pinhão Ferreira
Prof. Dr. Maria Cristina Figueiredo Pollmann
Prof. Dr. Jorge Dias Lopes
Dr. Maria João Ponces
Dr. Ana Paula Amorim
Dr. Armando Dias da Silva