Basic orthodontic aspects I

Code:

EORTO 03

Acronym:

ABOI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

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	4	Study Plan 2011/2012	1	-	4	36	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The general goals of the UC Basic Orthodontic Aspects I of the 10th Specialization Course in Orthodontics are:

- To insure the Knowledge of the guidelines to evaluate and classifies the malocclusion;
- To develop subjects related with Class I, II 1, II2 and III syndromes;
- To be able to diagnose the malocclusion anomalies and dento-facial deformities.

Learning outcomes and competences

The general aims, skills and learning outcomes of the UC Basic Orthodontic Aspects I of the 10th Specialization Course in Orthodontics are:

- To insure the Knowledge of the guidelines to evaluate and classifies the malocclusion
- To develop subjects related with Class I, II 1, II2 and III syndromes;
- To be able to diagnose the malocclusion anomalies and dento-facial deformities.

Working method

Presencial

Program

- Guidelines to evaluate the malocclusion
- Malocclusion classification and terminology
- Class I, II1, II2 and III syndromes
- Malocclusion anomalies from KorKhaus
- Dento-facial deformities

Mandatory literature

Andrews, L.F.; The six keys to normal occlusion, American Journal of Orthodontics, 1972

Comments from the literature

- Andrews L.F. The six keys to normal occlusion. American Journal of Orthodontics 1972; 62:296-309.
- Casko JS, Shepherd WB. Dental and skeletal variation within the range of normal. Angle Orthodontics 1984;54:5-17.
- Cangialosi TJ. Skeletal morphologic features of anterior open bite. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1984;85:28-36.
- Kokich VO, Kiyak HA, Shapiro PA. Comparing the perception of dentists and lay people to altered dental esthetics. J Esthet Dent 1999;11:311-324.
- English JD, Buschang PH, Throckmorton GS. Does malocclusion affect masticatory performance? Angle Orthodontist 2002;72(1):21-27.
- Richmond S., Berg R., Adamidis I., Stenvik A., Andersen B. P., Miotti F., Sandham A., Canut J., Reak G.: “Guidelines for evaluating malocclusions (G.E.M.) – Indications for treatment.” Department of child dental health. University of Wales College of Medicine. Euro-Qual Project.
- Riedel RA. An analysis of dentofacial relationships. Am J Orthod 1975;43:103-119.
- Türkkahraman H., Gökalp H. Facial profile preferences among various layers of turkish population. Angle Orthod, 2005;74:640-647

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and other classes (20 T + 16 O)

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
	Participação presencial		10,00
	Teste		10,00
	Trabalho escrito		10,00
	Trabalho laboratorial		70,00
	Total:	-	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Ned to be present at least of 75% contact hours

Calculation formula of final grade

Presence at classes x 10% + Continuous evaluation x 20% + Final examination 70%

The final classification will bee expressed in a numeric scale from 0 to 20

Its approved the student witch the final classification is 10

Observations

Observations Precedence Scheme:
There is no precedence in this unit.

Statute of limitations:
Student cannot register more than two times in this unit.

Omissions:
This unit obeys the Rules of the Specialization Course in
Orthodontics and Regulation of the Centre for Continuing Education of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, 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