Orthodontics 1
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Head instructor
Dr. Andreu PUIGDOLLERS - andreup@uic.es
Office hours
Dr Andreu Puigdollers
Dr Javier Fernández
Dra Montserrat Artés
Friday from 10.30 - 11.30 hours
Orthodontics office
andreup@uic.es
Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics is the area of dentistry involving the supervision, guiding and correction of the growth and maturity of dentofacial structures. This includes scenarios requiring the movement of teeth or the correction of altered or abnormal skeletal relations through the application of force and/or the stimuli and direction of the functional forces of the craniofacial complex. The main responsibilities of orthodontic practice are the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth and the associated abnormalities of the bones and soft tissues; the design, application and control of functional and corrective appliances; and the guiding of dentition and its support structures to achieve and maintain optimum relations between the face and cranial structures in physiological and cosmetic harmony. Due to its basic and essential nature as part of dental training, Orthodontics is justifiably incorporated as a core subject taught over three clinical courses in the undergraduate degree programme in dentistry.
Students must have previous knowledge of the head and maxillary/mandibular anatomy, as vell as the anatomy of the teeth.
The educational objectives for the subject Orthodontics include a set of teaching activities that must progressively introduce students to the theoretical and practical knowledge required by a general dentist.
The theoretical syllabus during the first year of the subject (Orthodontics 1 and 2) is divided into four large blocks: 1) Introduction to orthodontics and review of the structures and functions of the stomatognathic system, 2) Study of dentofacial growth and development, 3) Study of the aetiology and classification of malocclusions, and 4) Study of the different diagnostic methods of orthodontic problems and treatment plan design.
The aim of the laboratory practical sessions is to implement both the theoretical knowledge and the reasoning and manual attitudes and skills required for the diagnosis of malocclusions and the preparation of appliances.
Introduction to orthodontics
Classification of malocclusions
Facial analysis 1
Facial analysis 2
Teething 1
Teething 2
Development of occlusion
Models analysis 1
Models analysis 2
Radiology: orthopantomography Anatomy, areas
Pathology in the orthopantomography
Clinical history, taking down records, oral and TMJ exploration
Growth 1
Growth 2
Growth 3
Growth 4
Master classes: Providing basic knowledge. The literature references needed for further study and expansion of the subject under discussion will be provided.
Seminars: The theoretical programme is reviewed with a greater focus on practical application and allowing for more interaction between the student and lecturer.
Laboratory practical sessions: Practical application of the theoretical knowledge. They shall help to promote the necessary attitudinal and manual skills.
Tutorial sessions: Individualised monitoring and help with the student’s progress.
Theoric Exam :
Theorical examinations of the subject consist of a multiple choice answers and/ or short answer questions
The multiple choice questions only have one valid question and will discount 0,20 points for every wrong answer.
The theoric exam will be passed with 60/100 which will correspond to a 5 in the final mark.
If by indication of the Academic Secretariat any student must take the exam on another date or in a different format than the test, an oral exam will be made with a jury with at least two teacher
Practical evaluation.
Attendance at internships is compulsory.
Each practice day will be evaluated with a score of 0 to 10.
To carry out the practice it is essential to bring the practical dossier, which can be purchased in the copy shop or downloaded from Moodle. Photo practice should be in color.
The student should be informed of material needed to carry out the practice wellin advence.
The student must bring the computer in each practice.
The gown is essential in all practices, both in the classroom and the laboratory. Assistance to practice is not allowed without the gown.
Puntuality is required. Delays imply a decrease in the qualification of the practice. it is considered late to arrive 15 minutes late to practice.
The assignment of the job in the laboratory is personal and not transferable throughout the course.
During practice the student is responsible for the material that gives the faculty and must use it correctly and return it in the same conditions in which it has received. the job must be clean at the end of the practice.
During the course there may be assessments of diferents format.
Practices evaluation:
It will take in account:
The attitude.
The participation.
The implementation of acquired theoretical knowledge.
The prgress of manual ability.
the neatness of the job.
The practice will be scored with a zero in the following cases:
Final mark of the subject
The final mark of the subject it consist in one part corresponding to the theorical exam (70%) and the other part corresponding to the practices (30%)
To establish an average, both theorical and practical parts have to be passed.
Exam review
Delegates will be summoned for a exam reviw and the correction template and the questions raised by the delegates will be answered. Individual reviews will not be made.
Those students who wish to compare the answer sheet with the correction template must request it through the delegate. The list of students to be convened will be delivered by the course delegate to the teacher responsible of the subject, and according to the number of applications, will establish the schedule of the call. A response sheet will not be reviewed without making that prior request.
The purpose of the exam review is to remedy any error of correction or computation of correct answers and only in that case will lead to modification of the note.
Depending on the specific topic, an additional recommended literature list will be provided.
E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session: