Orthodontics I

Code:

MD3608

Acronym:

O I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Medicine

Instance: 2007/2008 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Dental Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMD	17	Plano de Transição 4º Ano Bolonha 2007	4	-	3,5	54	94,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Knowledge on the normal and pathological development of the stomatognatic system.

Program

Basic concepts on growth and development.
Face embryology.
Cranofacial growth.
Physiology of the stomatognatic system.
Development of the dentition.
Etiological factors of malocclusion.
Introduction to diagnosis.
Analysis of models.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical
Theoretical–Practical
Practical

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Eligibility for exams

See academic regulation.

Calculation formula of final grade

(average from the 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.

Classification improvement

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

Observations

Teaching staff:

Professor Dr. Afonso Pinhão Ferreira
Professor Dr. Maria Cristina Figueiredo Pollmann
Professor Dr. Jorge Dias Lopes
Dr. Maria João Ponces