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Basic orthodontic aspects II

Code: EORTO 57     Acronym: ABOII

Keywords
Classification Keyword
OFICIAL Dental Sciences

Instance: 2017/2018 - 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 2017/2018 1 - 4 45 108

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The general goals of the UC Basic Orthodontic Aspects II of the 11th Specialization Course in Orthodontics are:
- To insure the Knowledge of the pre natal and  pos natal craniofacial growth;

- To develop subjects related long term craniofacial growth and oral functions;

- To be able to diagnose the etiological factors of the malocclusion.

Learning outcomes and competences

The Student ought to:
- to Know the pre natal and  pos natal craniofacial growth;
- to get an adequate developed subjects related long term craniofacial growth and oral functions t;

- to acquire the ability to diagnose the etiological factors of the malocclusion.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable

Program

- Pre natal craniofacial growth;

- Craniofacial growth;

- Oral functions;

- General and local etiological factors of the malocclusion.

Mandatory literature

Moss M L.; The primary role of the functional matrices in growth. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 1969;55:566-570.
Moss M L.; The functional matrix hypothesis revisited. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 1997;112:8-11.
Moss M L.; The functional matrix hypothesis revisited. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 1997; 112:221-226.
Moss M L.; The functional matrix hypothesis revisited. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 1997; 112:338-342.
Moss M L.; The functional matrix hypothesis revisited. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 1997;112:42-60.

Comments from the literature

The student will have the most important and recent articles related with the program of this UC

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and Laboratorial Practice classes (9 T + 36 PL)

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation Weight (%)
Participação presencial 10,00
Teste 45,00
Trabalho laboratorial 45,00
Total: 100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas 45,00
Trabalho laboratorial 63,00
Total: 108,00

Eligibility for exams


Compulsory frequency of 75% contact hours.


Calculation formula of final grade


Presence at classes x 10% + Pratical work x 45% + Exam 45 %.
The final classification will bee expressed in a numeric scale from 0 to 20.
Approval requires a minimum of final classification is 10



 

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable

Classification improvement

Not applicable

Observations

Not applicable
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