Orthodontic techniques IV
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Dental Sciences |
Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S (edição n.º 1) 
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
The general aims of Orthodontic Techniques - Unit IV of the 11th 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 in orthodontics.
Learning outcomes and competences
The expected learning outcomes of the Orthodontic Techniques IV Curriculum Unit are that the students will acquire:
- the main basics of orthodontic mechanics and can apply them in clinical practice;
- adequate knowledge of the straight arch technique and be able to apply it in clinical practice;
- the basic knowledge of indirect bonding of brackets and their application in clinical practice.
Working method
Presencial
Program
- Complementary notions of orthodontic mechanics;
- Straight wire technique in orthodontics;
- Indirect bonding in orthodontics.
Mandatory literature
Thomas M. Graber;
Orthodontics. ISBN: 0-8016-6590-6
William R. Proffit;
Contemporary Orthodontics. ISBN: 978-0-323-54387-3
Teaching methods and learning activities
Classroom theory and laboratory practice (9 T e 9 PL)
keywords
Health sciences
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Assessment Components
Designation |
Weight (%) |
Participação presencial |
20,00 |
Teste |
80,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Designation |
Time (hours) |
Estudo autónomo |
36,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
18,00 |
Total: |
54,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Mandatory attendance at least 75% of contact hours
Calculation formula of final grade
- Attendance x 10% x + Continuous assessment + 90%
- 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.