General orthodontic aspects I

Code:

EORTO 55

Acronym:

AOGI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2020/2021 - 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 2017/2018	1	-	4	45	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1 - The general objectives of the General Orthodontic Affairs I Curriculum Unit of the 12th Specialization Course in Orthodontics are to provide the following fundamental skills:
- Ensure adequate knowledge of general orthodontic matters;
- Develop the knowledge in subjects related to radiographic cephalometry, diagnosis and treatment plan in orthodontics;
- To develop skills and a sound understanding of scientific methods, the evaluation of scientifically established information and the analysis of data on the best diagnostic and therapeutic procedures from an evidence-based perspective;
- Acquire a desire for learning based on curiosity, rigor and the pursuit of knowledge.

Learning outcomes and competences

It is intended that the student:
- Ensure adequate knowledge of general orthodontic issues;
- Develop knowledge in topics related to radiographic cephalometry, diagnosis and treatment plan in orthodontics;
- Develop skills and an informed understanding of scientific methods, the evaluation of scientifically established information and the analysis of data on the best diagnostic and therapeutic procedures from an evidence-based perspective;
- Acquire a desire for learning based on curiosity, rigor and the pursuit of knowledge.

Working method

Presencial

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

Knowledge of Orthodontics within the Integrated Master of Dentistry

Program

- Data Collection for Orthodontic Study
- Clinical examination
- Orthodontic molding technique
- Design of orthodontic study models
- Panoramic X-ray of the jaws
- Introduction to cephalometry
- Ricketts cephalometric analysis
- Errors inherent to cephalometry
- Clinical records of central relationship, maximum intercuspation and facial arch
- SAM 3 semi-adjustable articulator assembly
- Assembly in semi-adjustable articulator PANADENTE/ AD 2
- Occlusal diagram
- Bolton's analysis - determining tooth disharmony (DDD)
- Moyers Analysis
- Oclusogram
- Ortogram
- Korkhaus Analysis

Mandatory literature

Robert E. Moyers; Handbook of orthodontics. ISBN: 0-8151-6003-8
Robert M. Ricketts,; Técnica bioprogresiva de Ricketts. ISBN: 950-06-1841-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical laboratory classes (9 T + 36 PL)

Software

turnitim
office
endnote

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Teste	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	40,00
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

Obligatory presence of at least 75% of contact hours.

Calculation formula of final grade

Attendance x 10% + Laboratory Work x 40% + Final Test x 50%

The result of the evaluation will be expressed on a numerical scale from 0 to 20 values.

The student whose final evaluation score is equal to or higher than 10 values is considered approved in the general orthodontic subject unit I.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Final test
Laboratory work

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

There are no precedents in the general orthodontic subjects I course of specialization in orthodontics.

A student may not register more than twice in the general orthodontic subjects I curricular unit of the specialization course in orthodontics.

Classification improvement

Final exam in appeal season

Observations

The curricular unit of General Orthodontic Affairs I obeys the Regulations of the Specialization Course in Orthodontics and the Regulations of the Centre for Continuous Education of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Porto. The situations not contemplated in these Regulations follow the Regulations of creation, internal accreditation and accreditation of training courses in the area of continuing education of the University of Porto, and the cases omitted are decided by order of the rector, upon proposal of the course coordinator.