Orthodontic techniques V

Code:

EORTO 30

Acronym:

TOV

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - 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	3	-	2	18	54

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The general aims of Orthodontic Techniques - Unit V of the Post-graduation Course in Orthodontics offers the following core competences:
- to Know the main basic notions edgewise technique;

- to be able to use clinically Roth Williams technique;
- to know protocols for dentomaxillary disharmonies treatment with serial extractions;

- to develop skills with microimplant mechanics.

Learning outcomes and competences

The student should be able:

- to know the main basic notions of edgewise technique;

- to have the skills to use clinically Roth Williams technique;
- To base protocols for dentomaxillary disharmonies treatment with serial extractions;

- to have develop skills with microimplant mechanics.

Working method

Presencial

Program

- Basic notions of Edgewise appliances;
- Clinical use of Roth Williams mechanics;
- Serial extration protocols;
- Clinical use of Microimplants mechanics.

Mandatory literature

Thomas M. Graber; Orthodontics. ISBN: 0-8016-6590-6
William R. Proffit,; Contemporary orthodontics. ISBN: 0-8016-6393-8

Comments from the literature

The student will have the most important and recent articles related with the program of this UC

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and Laboratorial Practice classes.

Software

moodle

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	20,00
Teste	80,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	36,00
Frequência das aulas	18,00
Total:	54,00

Eligibility for exams

Mandatory attendance at least 75% of contact hours.

Calculation formula of final grade

- Attendance x 20% x Final exam 80%
- 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.

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