Orthodontic techniques I

Code:

EORTO 56

Acronym:

TOI

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

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Provide the following core competencies:
- To know the main constituent elements of the removable orthodontic  appliances;
- To know the main constituent elements of the fixed orthodontic appliances;
- Ensure adequate knowledge of the various types of orthodontic appliances;
- Develop the ability to analyze and apply the postulates of the bioprogressive philosophy.

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Basic knowledge of orthodontic biomechanics.

Program

Mandatory literature

Ricketts, Robert M. 070; Técnica bioprogresiva de Ricketts. ISBN: 950-06-1841-9
C. Philip Adams; The design, construction and use of removable orthodontic appliances. ISBN: 0-7236-2111-X

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical laboratory classes

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho laboratorial	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	30,00
Frequência das aulas	45,00
Trabalho laboratorial	33,00
Total:	108,00

Eligibility for exams

Calculation formula of final grade

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

To apply according to UP and FMDUP regulations.