Specific treatments
| Keywords |
| Classification |
Keyword |
| OFICIAL |
Dental Sciences |
Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S (edição n.º 1) 
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 |
3 |
- |
8 |
81 |
216 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
The general goals of the UC Specific Treatments of the 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 deprograming;
- Decision ATM magnetic resonation, TAC and CBCT;
- 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
Classroom laboratory practice (81 PL)
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 |
135,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial |
81,00 |
| Total: |
216,00 |
Eligibility for exams
- It is approved the student whose final grade evaluation is equal to or above 10.
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.