Orthodontic techniques I

Code:

EORTO 05

Acronym:

TOI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Curso de Especialização
Course/CS Responsible:	Specialization in Orthodontics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EORTO	4	Study Plan 2011/2012	1	-	4	36	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The general aims of Orthodontic Techniques - Unit I of the 10th Post-graduation Course in Orthodontics offers the following core competences:

- to Know the main components of the fixed orthodontic appliances;
- to ensure adequate knowledge of the various types of orthodontic appliances;
- to develop the ability to analyze and apply the Postulates of Bioprogressive philosophy;
- to acquire the basic knowledge for the use of mini-screws.

Learning outcomes and competences

The main goals for each Student is:

- to know the main components of the fixed orthodontic appliances;
- to ensure adequate knowledge of the various types of orthodontic appliances;
- to develop the ability to analyze and apply the Postulates of Bioprogressive philosophy;
- to acquire the basic knowledge for the use of mini-screws.

Working method

Presencial

Program

General programe:

- Introduction to fixed orthodontic appliances
- Types of braces
- Space maintainers
- Introduction to removable appliances
- Postulates of Bioprogressive philosophy
- Mini-screws

Mandatory literature

Ricketts, Robert M. 070; Técnica bioprogresiva de Ricketts. ISBN: 950-06-1841-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classroom theory and laboratory practice / Seminars (28 PL T + 8)

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
	Participação presencial		10,00
	Teste		10,00
	Trabalho escrito		10,00
	Trabalho laboratorial		70,00
	Total:	-	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Elaboração de projeto	10
	Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	10
	Estudo autónomo	10
	Frequência das aulas	10
	Trabalho de investigação	30
	Trabalho laboratorial	30
	Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Mandatory attendance at least 75% of contact hours

Calculation formula of final grade

- Attendance x 10% x + Continuous assessment + 20% Final exam 70%

- The final classification will be expressed in numerical scale from 0 to 20.

- It is approved the student whose final grade evaluation is equal to or above 10.

Observations

Observations:

Precedence Scheme: - There is no precedence in this unit.

Statute of limitations: - A student cannot register more than two times in this unit.

This unit obeys the Rules of the Post-graduation Course in Orthodontics and Regulation of the Centre for Continuing Education of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Porto. Situations not covered in these regulations follow the precepts of the rules of establishment, accreditation and the accreditation of internal training courses in the area of continuing education of the University of Porto. The omitted cases will be decided by head of the University of Porto taking the recommendation of the course coordinator into consideration.