Specific treatments

Code:

EORTO 36

Acronym:

TESP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

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 goals of the UC Specific Treatments of the 11th Specialization Course in Orthodontics are:

- To develop Knowledge related with neuro-muscular deprograming;

- To insure skills in ATM magnetic resonation, TAC and CBCT;

- To know the procedures of Axiography.

The general aims of Orthodontic Clinical Cases Treatment VI Unit of the 11th Post-graduation Course in Orthodontics offers the following core competences:

- to get an adequate clinical experience in malocclusions treatment;

- to acquire the ability to create an excellent relationship with the patients, dental doctors and general society;

- to develop the fundamental skills for autonomous and independent orthodontic clinical practice.

Learning outcomes and competences

The student should be able:

- To have develop Knowledge related with neuro-muscular deprograming;

- To have acquire the skills in ATM magnetic resonation, TAC and CBCT;

- To have developed the procedures of Axiography.

Working method

Presencial

Program

- Neuro-muscular deprogramming
- indications and objectives
- Clinical considerations and laboratory procedures on treatment with leaks in a centric relationship
- Interpretation of ATM magnetic resonances
- Interpretation of ATM TAC and CBCT
- Evolution of degenerative joint disease
- Differential diagnosis of TMD
- Axiography

Mandatory literature

Maria Joao Ponces; Diagnóstico cefalométrico em relaçao centrica
Eugénio Joaquim Pereira Martins; Análise Comparativa da Posição Condilar Através da Tomografia Computorizada de Feixe Cónico e d
Maria João Feio Ponces Ramalhão; Descolamento condilar nos tipos faciais hiperdivergentes
Roth MR; Temporomandibular pain-dysfunction and oclusal relationships, Angle Orthodontist 1973;43:136-153.
Moles R; Treating TMJ in the orthodontic office, Clinical Impressions 1994;3(3):8-10.
Perrin JP, Mercier J, Huet P, Corre P; Les fractures du condyle mandibulaire chez l’enfant. , - Rev Orthop Dento Faciale 2005;39:85-108.

Comments from the literature

Main bibliography to be provided

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and theoretical-practical classes

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Exame	70,00
Trabalho laboratorial	20,00
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

According to the legislation in force.

Calculation formula of final grade

Attendance x 10% x laboratorial work + 20% Final exam 70%
The final classification will be expressed in numerical scale from 0 to 20.

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