Orthodontic techniques II

Code:

EORTO 11

Acronym:

TOII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

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	6	Study Plan 2011/2012	1	-	4	36	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The general aims of Orthodontic Techniques - Unit II of the 9th Post-graduation Course in Orthodontics offers the following core competences:
- to Know the basic notions of orthodontic mechanics;
- to develop the straight wire technique;
- to be able to do indirect bonding in orthodontics.

Program

- Basic notions of orthodontic mechanics;
- Straight wire technique in orthodontics;
- Indirect bonding in orthodontics.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classroom theory, laboratory practice and others (10 T + 20 PL + 6 O)

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Mandatory attendance at least 75% of contact hours

Calculation formula of final grade

- Attendance x 10% x + Continuous assessment + 20% Final exam 70%
- The final classification will be expressed in numerical scale from 0 to 20.
- It is approved the student whose final grade evaluation is equal to or above 10.

Observations

Precedence Scheme: - There is no precedence in this unit.
Statute of limitations: - A student cannot register more than two times in this unit.
Omissions: This unit obeys the Rules of the Post-graduation Course in Orthodontics and Regulation of the Centre for Continuing Education of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Porto. Situations not covered in these regulations follow the precepts of the rules of establishment, accreditation and the accreditation of internal training courses in the area of continuing education of the University of Porto. The omitted cases will be decided by head of the University of Porto taking the recommendation of the course coordinator into consideration.