Oral Anatomy and Histology I

Code:

MIMD020105

Acronym:

AHISTO I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Gestão Académica
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Dental Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMD	88	Official Plan from the academic year 2020/2021	2	-	4	54	108
		Official Plan for the Academic Year 2025/2026	2	-	4	54	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The UC aims to provide students with knowledge that will allow them to:
. list the general and specific morphological characteristics of the permanent teeth of the anterior group,
- identify the teeth studied,
- understand and describe dental and paradental tissues at the level of their structures and ultrastructures.

Students must be able to develop projects on the topics taught.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students should develop skills and abilities to identify and sculpt permanent anterior teeth as well as to describe the structure and ultrastructure of dental and paradental cells and tissues.

They must simultaneously develop a critical view of the topics taught and understand the importance of obtaining this knowledge for their clinical practice.

It is also intended that, with this knowledge, students can better understand the etiology of dental pathologies as well as establish the best treatment plans.

Working method

Presencial

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

Students should have knowledge of anatomy, cell biology and general histology.

Program

A. Dental morphology
1. Dental Terminology and Nomenclature
2. Dental classifications
2.1. IDF Classification
2.2. American Classification
2.3. Palmer Notation
2.4. Nordic Classification
3. Permanent dentition
3.1. General morphological characteristics of permanent teeth
3.2. General and specific morphological characteristics of the anterior group teeth: incisors and canines
3.3. Chronology of eruption of anterior group teeth: incisors and canines

B. Oral histology
1. Introduction to the study of Oral Histology
2. Nail Polish
3. Dentin
4. Pulp
5. Cement
6. Periodontal Ligament
7. Alveolar Bone
8. Oral mucosa: lining, specialized and masticatory
9. Gums
10. Salivary glands
11. Temporomandibular joint

Mandatory literature

Woelfel Julian B.; Dental anatomy. ISBN: 0-683-23108-1
Gómez de Ferraris, María Elsa; Histología y embriología bucodental. ISBN: 84-7903-449-1
James K. Avery; Oral development and histology. ISBN: 0-86577-553-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and theoretical-practical classes - modified expository model with presentation of oral morphology and oral histology topics, encouraging active participation of students individually and in groups.

Practical classes - Application of knowledge acquired in theoretical and theoretical-practical classes with the creation of morphology and histology sheets and dental sculptures, in wax, using subtraction and addition methods.

Use of a virtual learning environment implemented through the use of the Moodle platform.

keywords

Health sciences > Medical sciences > Medicine > Stomatology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	1,00
Trabalho de campo	2,00
Total:	3,00

Eligibility for exams

Minimum of 75% attendance in theoretical-practical and practical classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Theoretical assessment (A) obtained by taking an exam at the end of the semester focusing on the material taught during the semester. Grade with a weighting of 50% in the final classification.

Practical assessment:
Practical exam (B) of the gymkhana type carried out at the end of each semester focusing on the material taught in the semester. Grade with a weighting of 50% in the classification of this practical component.

Continuous assessment (C) obtained by carrying out practical work in a classroom environment. Grade with a weighting of 50% in the classification of this practical component.

The final grade is the result of applying the following formula:
(((B + C)/2)/2) + (A/2)

Minimum score in each of the assessment components, theoretical and practical, of nine point zero points out of twenty.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Student-worker - assessment based on a written, theoretical (A) and practical (B) exam on the subject taught during the semester without continuous assessment.

Final grade calculation formula:
A/2 + B/2

Classification improvement

In the same academic year, by taking a written, theoretical and practical exam on the subject taught in the semester, maintaining the grade from the continuous practical assessment, whenever applicable.

In the immediately following academic year, by taking a written, theoretical and practical exam on the subject taught during the semester, without a continuous practical assessment grade.