Basic orthodontic aspects I
| Keywords |
| Classification |
Keyword |
| OFICIAL |
Dental Sciences |
Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S
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 |
1 |
- |
4 |
45 |
108 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
The general goals of the UC Basic Orthodontic Aspects I of the Specialization Course in Orthodontics are:
- To insure the Knowledge of the guidelines to evaluate the malocclusion
- To develop subjects related with Class I, II 1, II2 and III syndromes;
- To be able to diagnose the malocclusion anomalies and dento-facial deformities.
Learning outcomes and competences
The Student ought to:
- to Know the guidelines to evaluate the malocclusion;
- 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.
Working method
Presencial
Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
Not applicable
Program
- Guidelines to evaluate the malocclusion
- Malocclusion classification and terminology
- Class I, II1, II2 and III syndromes
- Malocclusion anomalies from KorKhaus
- Dento-facial deformities
Mandatory literature
Andrews L.F.; The six keys to normal occlusion. American Journal of Orthodontics 1972; 62:296-309.
Complementary Bibliography
Casko JS, Shepherd WB.; Dental and skeletal variation within the range of normal. Angle Orthodontics 1984;54:5-17.
Cangialosi TJ.; Skeletal morphologic features of anterior open bite. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1984;85:28-36.
Kokich VO, Kiyak HA, Shapiro PA.; Comparing the perception of dentists and lay people to altered dental esthetics. J Esthet Dent 1999;11:311-324.
English JD, Buschang PH, Throckmorton GS.; Does malocclusion affect masticatory performance? Angle Orthodontist 2002;72(1):21-27.
Richmond S., Berg R., Adamidis I., Stenvik A., Andersen B. P., Miotti F., Sandham A., Canut J., Reak G.; “Guidelines for evaluating malocclusions (G.E.M.) – Indications for treatment.” Department of child dental health. University of Wales College of Medicine. Euro-Qual Project.
Riedel RA.; An analysis of dentofacial relationships. Am J Orthod 1975;43:103-119.
Türkkahraman H., Gökalp H.; Facial profile preferences among various layers of turkish population. Angle Orthod, 2005;74:640-647
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 Pratik classes (9 T + 36 PLT + 36 PL)
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
| Designation |
Weight (%) |
| Exame |
45,00 |
| Participação presencial |
10,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial |
45,00 |
| Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation |
Time (hours) |
| Frequência das aulas |
45,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial |
63,00 |
| Total: |
108,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Compulsory frequency of 75% contact hours
Calculation formula of final grade
Presence at classes x 10% + Laboratorial work x 45% + Exam 45 %
The final classification will be expressed in a numeric scale from 0 to 20.
Approval requires a minimum of final classification is 10
Examinations or Special Assignments
Not applicable
Internship work/project
Not applicable
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Not applicable
Classification improvement
Not aplpicable
Observations
Not applicable