Orthodontic techniques IV

Code:

EORTO 68

Acronym:

TOIV

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2018/2019 - 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 2017/2018	2	-	2	18	54

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The general aims of Orthodontic Techniques - Unit IV of the 11th Post-graduation Course in Orthodontics offers the following core competences:
- to Know the basic notions of orthodontic mechanics;
- to develop the straight wire technique;
- to be able to do indirect bonding in orthodontics.

Learning outcomes and competences

The expected learning outcomes of the Orthodontic Techniques IV Curriculum Unit are that the students will acquire:
- the main basics of orthodontic mechanics and can apply them in clinical practice;
- adequate knowledge of the straight arch technique and be able to apply it in clinical practice;
- the basic knowledge of indirect bonding of brackets and their application in clinical practice.

Working method

Presencial

Program

- Complementary notions of orthodontic mechanics;
- Straight wire technique in orthodontics;
- Indirect bonding in orthodontics.

Mandatory literature

Thomas M. Graber; Orthodontics. ISBN: 0-8016-6590-6
William R. Proffit; Contemporary Orthodontics. ISBN: 978-0-323-54387-3

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classroom theory, laboratory practice and others (10 T + 20 PL + 6 O)

keywords

Health sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without 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	18,00
Frequência das aulas	9,00
Total:	27,00

Eligibility for exams

Mandatory attendance at least 75% of contact hours

Calculation formula of final grade

- Attendance x 10% x + Continuous assessment + 90% 
- 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

Precedence Scheme: - There is no precedence in this unit.
Statute of limitations: - A student cannot register more than two times in this unit.
Omissions: 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.