Basic orthodontic aspects II
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Dental Sciences |
Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S
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