General orthodontic aspects II

Code:

EORTO 10

Acronym:

AOGII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2014/2015 - 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	4	Study Plan 2011/2012	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

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

- To insure the Knowledge of radiographic anatomy, Wits, Bjork-Jarabak, MacNamara and cervical analysis;
- To develop subjects related natural head position, esthetical evaluation of the face and smile;
- To know the condilar position, and structural signs of Class III malocclusion.

Learning outcomes and competences

The Student ought to:

- ensure the knowledge of radiographic anatomy, Wits, Bjork-Jarabak, MacNamara and cervical analysis;
- develop subjects related natural head position, esthetical evaluation of the face and smile;
- know the condilar position, and structural signs of Class III malocclusion.

Working method

Presencial

Program

- Natural head position
- Radiographic anatomy
- Wits, Bjork-Jarabak, MacNamara and cervical analysis
- Condilar position
- Structural signs of Class III malocclusion

Mandatory literature

Johnson D.R.; Anatomy for dental students. ISBN: 0-19-262673-6

Comments from the literature

Articles
- Skieller V, Bjork A, Linde-Hansen T. Prediction of mandibular growth and rotation evaluated from a longitudinal implant sample. Am J Orthod 1984;86:359-370.
- Ricketts R M. Cefhalometric analysis and synthesis. Angle Orthodontics 1961;31:141-156.
- Tweed CH. The Frankfort-mandibular plane angle in orthodontic diagnosis, classification, treatment planning and prognosis. Am J Orthod Oral Surg 1946;32:175-223.
- Steiner C. The use of cephalometrics as an aid to planning and assessing orthodontic treatment. Am J Orthod 1960;46:721-735.
- Jacobson A. The “wits” appraisal of jaw disharmony. Am J Orthod 1975;67:125-138.
- Holdaway RA. A soft-tissue cephalometric analysis and its use in orthodontic treatment planning: part I. Am J Orthod 1983;84:1-28.
- Holdaway RA. A soft-tissue cephalometric analysis and its use in orthodontic treatment planning: part II. Am J Orthod 1983;85:279-293.
- Bolton WA. The clinical application of a tooth-size analysis. Am J Orthod 1962;48:504-529.
- Kokich V. Esthetics and vertical tooth position: orthodontic possibilities. Comp Cont Ed Dent 1997;18:1225-1231.
- Baccetti T, Franchi L, McNamara J. An Improved Version of the Cervical Vertebra Maturation (CVM) Method for the Assessment of Mandibular Growth. Angle Orthod 2002; 72:316-323.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical, practical and other classes (20 T + 15 PL + 10 O)

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
	Exame		70,00
	Participação presencial		10,00
	Trabalho laboratorial		20,00
	Total:	-	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Need 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