Orthodontics I

Code:

MD3608

Acronym:

O I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Medicine

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Mestrado Integrado
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	95	PLANO OFICIAL 2007/2008 BOLONHA	3	-	3,5	54	94,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

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

Program

Basic concepts on growth and development.
Cranofacial growth.
Physiology of the stomatognatic system.
Development of the dentition.
Biological bases of tooth movement and dentofacial orthopaedic treatment.
Introduction to diagnosis.
Analysis of models.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical
Theoretical–Practical
Practical

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

See academic regulation.

Calculation formula of final grade

(average from the tests x 0.45+ average (sum of all practical work + continuous evaluation mark) x 0,45 + (class attendance x 0,1)

Minimum of 10 points (in 20) must be achievd for approval. Although a minimum of 9 points (in 20) is required in either theoretical and practical evaluation.

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 DDS PhD
Professor Dr. Jorge Dias Lopes DDS PhD
Professor Dr. Maria Cristina Figueiredo Pollmann DDS PhD

Mestre Maria João Ponces DDS Ms
Mestre Saul Castro DDS Ms