Orthodontics Techniques

Code:

1015

Acronym:

TO

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Medicine

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	3.º Ciclo Doutoramentos
Course/CS Responsible:	Dental Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
DMDB	2	Dental Medicine PhD - Study Plan 2009/2010	1	-	3	28	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Integrated approach of orthodontic problems and procedures: study and observation of cases undergoing treatment.
Develop skills in orthodontic research and case-solve problems.
Comprehensive knowledge in functional, removable, fixed, removable and extra-oral appliances.

Program

Different orthodontic techniques in functional, removable, fixed, removable and extra-oral appliances.
Straight wire, bioprogressive and other fixed techniques.
Bone anchorage.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Seminars

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

See academic regulation. Minimum of 75% of class attendance

Calculation formula of final grade

Minimum of 10 points (in 20) must be achieved for approval

Examinations or Special Assignments

Special works or proofs are unforeseen.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Those students whose statute allows them a special evaluation regime may be evaluated apart from the ordinary calendar.

Classification improvement

Final exam.