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Orthodontic techniques I
| Code: | EORTO 56 | Acronym: | TOI |
| 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 and englishObjectives
Provide the following core competencies:
- To know the main constituent elements of the removable appliance;
- Know the main constituent elements of the fixed orthodontic appliance;
- Ensure adequate knowledge of the various types of orthodontic appliances;
- Develop the ability to analyze and apply the postulates of the bioprogressive philosophys.
- To know the main constituent elements of the removable appliance;
- Know the main constituent elements of the fixed orthodontic appliance;
- Ensure adequate knowledge of the various types of orthodontic appliances;
- Develop the ability to analyze and apply the postulates of the bioprogressive philosophys.
Learning outcomes and competences
The Student ought to:
- Be able to design, make and activate biomechanical plates;
- Be able to design, make and activate biomechanical plates;
- To know the main components of the fixed orthodontic appliances;
- To ensure adequate knowledge of the various types of orthodontic appliances;
- To develop the ability to analyze and apply the Postulates of Bioprogressive philosophy.
Working method
PresencialPre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
Basic knowledge of biomechanics ortodônticsProgram
- Types of orthodontic appliances- Introduction to removable appliances
- Design and construction of removabe orthodontic appliances
- Space maintainers
- Introduction to fixed orthodontic appliance
- Bioprogressive philosophy postulates
Mandatory literature
Ricketts, Robert M. 070; Técnica bioprogresiva de Ricketts. ISBN: 950-06-1841-9C. Philip Adams; The design, construction and use of removable orthodontic appliances. ISBN: 0-7236-2111-X
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical and practical laboratory classesEvaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 70,00 |
| Participação presencial | 10,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial | 20,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Estudo autónomo | 30,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 50,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial | 20,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Mandatory attendance at least 75% of contact hours.
Calculation formula of final grade
Attendance x 10% + Laboratory Work x 20% + Final Exam 70%.The result of the evaluation will be expressed on a numerical scale from 0 to 20 values.
The student whose final grade is equal to or higher than 10 values is considered approved.
Examinations or Special Assignments
are not foreseen.Internship work/project
not applicable
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
To apply according to UP and FMDUP regulations.Classification improvement
not applicableObservations
not applicable
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