Orthodontics III

Code:

604

Acronym:

OR

Instance: 2005/2006 - A

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MD	55	Plano oficial a partir de 2000	6	3	5	-

Objectives

Integrated approach to orthodontic problems and procedures.
Study and observation of cases undergoing treatment
Study and discussion of clinical cases.

Program

Orthodontic diagnosis.
Planning of orthodontic treatment
Preventive orthodontics.
Early treatment.
Treatment on permanent dentition.
Treatment in adults (basic notions).
Orthodontic treatment of impacted teeth.
Orthodontic treatment and Orthognathic surgery (TOCO)
Multidisciplinary orthodontics
Assessment of the severity of malocclusion.
Discussion of scientific articles

Main Bibliography

1- Cadernos do Serviço de Ortodontia da FMDUP.
2- Van der Linden F., Boersma H. Dentofacial Orthopedics. Quintessence Pub., 1987.
3- Ferreira A., Silva C.: Análise Facial Morfovolumétrica. Ortodontia, 2002; 7: 47-68.
4- Langlade M.: Diagnostic Ortodontique. Maloine S.A. Paris. 1981.
5- Richmond S., et al.: Guidlines for evaluating malcclusions: indications for treatment. Euro-Qual Project (Biomed I), 1995.
6- McNamara J., Brudon W.L.: Orthodontic and Orthopedic Treatment in the Mixed Dentition. Ann Arbor Needham Press, 1994.
7- Moyers R.: Planning Orthodontic treatment. In: Handbook of orthodontics. Year Book Medical Pub., 4th ed.,1988.
8- Graber T.M.: Orthodontics principles and practice. WB Saunders, 3th ed.
9- Ricketts R., Bench R., Gugino C., Hilgers J., Schulhof R.: Técnica Bioprogressiva de Rickets. Editorial Medica Panamericana, 2th ed., 1989.
10- Proffit W.R.: Contemporary Orthodontics. Mosby Year Book, 2th ed., 1992.
11- McNamara J.A., Brudon W.L.: Orthodontic and Orthpedic Treatment in the Mixed Dentition. Ann Arbor Needham Press, 4th ed., 1994.

Complementary Bibliography

Comprises 42 items. Look for specific information in the lesson's summaries.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical/Practical

Practical

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Eligibility for exams

See academic regulation

Calculation formula of final grade

Theoretical tests x 0.6 + average (sum of all practical work + continuous evaluation mark) x 0,4

Examinations or Special Assignments

Special works or proofs are unforeseen.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

In order to be approved, the students need the theoretical and practical component. Those students whose statute allows them a special evaluation regime may be evaluated apart from the ordinary calendar. Nevertheless and in order to be acquainted with the rules legally stipulated, the students must seek information in the following regulations:
- Law n.º 358/70 from 29th of July
- Law n.º 152/91 from 23rd of April
- Decree n.º 947/87 from 10th December
- Law n.º 90/2001 from 20th August
- Law n.º 125/95 from 31st May

Classification improvement

According to the rules related to the faculty’s evaluation processes.

Observations

Teaching staff:

Prof. Dr. Afonso Pinhão Ferreira
Prof. Dr. Maria Cristina Pollmann
Prof. Dr.Jorge Dias Lopes
Dr. Maria João Ponces
Dr. Ana Paula Amorim
Dr. Armando Dias da Silva