Academic Year/course:
2023/24
442 - Degree in Odontology
29331 - Orthodontics
Syllabus Information
Academic year:
2023/24
Subject:
29331 - Orthodontics
Faculty / School:
229 - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y del Deporte
Degree:
442 - Degree in Odontology
ECTS:
12.0
Year:
4
Semester:
Annual
Subject type:
Compulsory
Module:
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1. General information
Objectives of the subject:
The expected results respond to the following approaches and objectives:
1. Learn the specific treatments for each malocclusion, as well as the optimal time for treatment.
2. Knowledge of the different types of multidisciplinary treatment in which orthodontics is involved.
The objectives of the laboratory practices are:
1. Application of theoretical knowledge.
2. Acquisition of the necessary skills for the preparation of different types of appliances used in orthodontic treatments.
3. Knowledge of the material.
These approaches are aligned with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of United Nations, specifically, the planned learning activities will contribute to the achievement of Goal 3, Health and Wellbeing ( http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/).
2. Learning results
Competencies and learning results
- Competencies:
Upon completion of the subject, the student will be able to:
1. Make the necessary records to develop a correct diagnosis and treatment plan.
2. Interpret radiographs and other image-based diagnostic procedures.
3. Perform and study orthodontic models.
4. Make correct photographic records.
5. Elaborate a list of skeletal and dental problems and propose different therapeutic options.
6. Know the different types of appliances used in orthodontic treatments.
7. Multidisciplinary treatment planning.
8. Know the normality and alterations in terms of growth, eruption and occlusion criteria.
9. Know the right time to start orthodontic treatment.
The student, in order to pass this subject, must demonstrate the following results:
1. Identify the main reason for a patient's consultation.
2. Perform an adequate anamnesis and extraoral and intraoral examination.
3. Know how to identify dental problems and different malocclusions.
4. Know the most appropriate time to perform the treatment in each case.
5. Know the aetiology of each problem in order to avoid its development or recurrence.
6. -Diagnose and plan, in general, a multidisciplinary, sequential and integrated treatment of limited complexity, in patients of all ages and conditions and in patients with special needs.
7. -Educate and motivate patients in the prevention of oral diseases and control of pathological oral habits.
8. -Acquisition of skills in reasoning and interpretation of diagnostic records.
9. -Propose the appropriate preventive measures for each clinical situation.
Importance of learning results
The dentist, at the end of the subject, should be able to properly diagnose the malocclusion problems of patients. When their training allows it, they should treat these problems and when the problem is more complex, they should know to refer the patient to the orthodontic specialist or to other dental professionals.
3. Syllabus
Thematic Bl. I: History of orthodontics, diagnosis and treatment plan in orthodontics.
Thematic Bl. II: General principles of therapeutics.
Thematic Bl. III: Intraoral appliances
Thematic Bl. IV: Extraoral appliances
Thematic Bl. VI: Growth.
Thematic Bl. VII: Knowledge and treatment according to malocclusions in the different planes of space.
Thematic Bl. VIII: Infant dentition, mixed 1st stage, mixed 2nd stage and adult dentition.
Thematic Bl. IX: Clinical record and diagnostic imaging (orthopantomography and teleradiography).
Thematic Bl. X: Materials
Thematic Bl. XI: Neuro-occlusal rehabilitation. Breathing-mastication rehabilitation.
4. Academic activities
The process has been designed as follows:
1. -Theoretical classes: Presentation of the contents through presentation and explanation by the teacher with dialogue with the students.
2. -Seminars, case presentations and directed work: Delivered by the teacher or guest speakers to deepen in the different topics.
3. -Practical sessions: Activities that will combine individual and team work. Exercises and papers will be submitted for evaluation and a theoretical-practical exam will be given on the same day as the written exam. Attendance to practices will be mandatory.
4. -Autonomous work: Preparation of cases, papers or bibliographic search.
5. -Tutoring: Facilitate the resolution of doubts.
5. Assessment system
The student must show that they has achieved the intended learning results through the following assessment activities:
The following tests will be considered for the final grade:
1. Theoretical objective written test (60% of the final grade). The 60-minute exam will consist of:
- 40 multiple-choice questions with 5 answer options and only one correct answer, not subtracting the incorrect answers.
- 10 short questions with a grade of 0 (if the answer is incorrect) or 1 (if the answer is correct)
It will be essential to answer correctly 70% of the two previous points to pass the exam, as well as to pass the objective test.
2. Practical test (20% of the final grade). It will be carried out to assess the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during all the four-month periods.
3. Evaluation of the practical exercises carried out by the student during the term: 20% of the final grade. Attendance to the practical classes is mandatory to pass the subject. Only one absence per quarter is allowed.
4. Attitude and participation: Appropriate use of the Virtual Campus and ICTs applied to this subject. Scientific papers that are directly related to the subject and signed by a teacher of the subject will be considered.