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Curriculum subject

Orthodontics

Subject
Subject code 2DR217/OD
Subject name Orthodontics
Credit points 7 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2018 HT
Study year 2
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Subject loads
Lecture 24
Practice 100
Personal study 58
Aim
To acquire an overview of the development stages of face, skull and morphological-functional characteristics of occlusion, occlusion anomalies, the classification of orthodontic appliances and the principles of orthodontic treatment; the principles of constructing orthodontic appliances and the requirements for the appliances.
Study outcome
1. Knows and recognizes the principles of constructing orthodontic appliances and can use professional terminology.
2. Knows and recognizes the classifications of occlusion and orthodontic appliances, the indications and contraindications of orthodontic treatment, the completing stages of orthodontic appliances.
3. Can produce different orthodontic appliances, knows their advantages and disadvantages, is aware of differences in orthodontic treatment in children and adults, can interpret a doctor’s treatment plan.
4. Can describe and evaluate the construction process and the finished appliance.
Current rounds
None
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