Basic orthodontic aspects I

Code:

EORTO 54

Acronym:

ABOI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S (edição n.º 1)

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	1	-	4	45	108
EORTO	4	Especialização em Ortdontia - Plano de Estudos 2023/2024	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

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 Practice classes (9 T + 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

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