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Orthodontic techniques II

Code: EORTO 59     Acronym: TOII

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

Portuguese

Objectives

The general aims of Orthodontic Techniques - Unit II of the Post-graduation Course in Orthodontics offers the following core competences:
- to Know the basic notions of orthodontic mechanics;

- to develop the straight wire technique;

- to be able to do indirect bonding.

Learning outcomes and competences

 It is intended that the student:
- Know the main basics of orthodontic mechanics;
- Present the appropriate knowledge about the straight arch technique;
- Have the basic knowledge for indirect bonding of brackets.

Working method

Presencial

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

Knowledge of Orthodontics in the context of the Integrated Master of Dentistry and in the UC Orthodontic Techniques I

Program

- Basic notions of orthodontic mechanics;

- Straight wire technique in orthodontics;

- Indirect bonding in orthodontics.

Mandatory literature

Roth RH.; Chapter 11. Treatment for the straight wire appliance.In Graber TM, Swain BF. Orthodontics. Current principles and techniques. CV Mosby, 1985. pp 665-716.
Roth RH.; Chapter 12 Treatment for the straight wire appliance in Graber TM, Vanarsdall RL. Orthodontics. Current principles and techniques. Mosby Year Book, 1994. pp 685-711.
Roth Williams.; Study Club in Japan. Roth orthodontics. Philosophy and case reports, Roth Williams Study Club in Japan, 2003. pp 6-21.
Roth RH, Sapunar A, Frantz RC.; Chapter 19 The in-ovation bracket for fully adjusted appliances. In Graber TM, Vanarsdall RC, Vig KW. Orthodontics. Current principles and techniques. 4 th edition Elsevier Inc, 2005. pp 833-853.
McLaughlin RP, Bennett JC, Trevisi H.; H. Systemized orthodontic treatment mechanics. Mosby, 2001.
Andrews LF.; The six keys to normal occlusion. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1972;62(3):296-309.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classroom theory, laboratory practice (9 T + 36 PL)

Software

turnitin
office
endnote

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation Weight (%)
Exame 70,00
Participação presencial 10,00
Teste 20,00
Total: 100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo 50,00
Frequência das aulas 45,00
Trabalho laboratorial 13,00
Total: 108,00

Eligibility for exams

Mandatory attendance at least 75% of contact hours.

Calculation formula of final grade

- Attendance x 10% x + Continuous assessment + 20% Final exam 70%
- The final classification will be expressed in numerical scale from 0 to 20.
- It is approved the student whose final grade evaluation is equal to or above 10.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Final test
Laboratory work

Internship work/project

Laboratory work

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

There are no precedents in the orthodontic techniques II course of specialization in orthodontics.

A student may not enroll more than twice in the TO II course of the specialization course in orthodontics.

Classification improvement

Final exam in appeal season

Observations


Prerequisites

No prerequisites are necessary for the Iconography curricular unit of the Specialization in Orthodontics course.

 

Enrollment

Students may not enroll more than twice in the Iconography curricular unit of the Specialization in Orthodontics course.


Omitted cases

The curricular unit Iconography is bound by the regulations of the Specialization in Orthodontics course and those of the Center for Continuing Education of the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto. The cases omitted herein shall be dealt with as stipulated by the regulations of creation, internal certification and accreditation of continuing education training courses at the University of Porto, and all other matters shall be resolved by the rector, following a proposal by the course coordinator.

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