Course syllabus for

Orthodontics, 1.5 credits

Ortodonti, 1.5 hp
This course has been cancelled, for further information see Transitional provisions in the last version of the syllabus.
Please note that the course syllabus is available in the following versions:
Spring2008 , Autumn2012
Course code
1TT012
Course name
Orthodontics
Credits
1.5 credits
Form of Education
Higher Education, study regulation 2007
Main field of study 
Dental Technology 
Level 
G1 - First cycle 1 
Grading scale
Pass, Fail
Department
Department of Dental Medicine
Decided by
Programnämnden för tandteknikerprogrammet
Decision date
2007-09-12
Revised by
Programnämnd 10
Last revision
2012-04-04
Course syllabus valid from
Autumn 2012

Specific entry requirements

For admission to semester 2, at least 22.5 credits from semester 1 are required.

Objectives

At the end of the course, you are expected to:
Have knowledge of occlusal development and malocclusions. Be oriented about fixed and removable equipment within orthodontic treatment
Have knowledge of orthodontic treatment and laboratory production.

Content

- General information and historical account.
- Ideal bite and malocclusion, morphological deviations
- From postnatal occlusal development to the permanent occlusion period.
- Orthodontic apparatus, and tissue reactions of treatment.
- Demonstrations of the practical parts of the course .
- Study visits at Orthodontic Laboratory.
- Clinical auscultation.
- Written final examination

Teaching methods

The knowledge is provided in lectures, demonstrations and individual practical exercises. Auscultations and study visits.

Examination

Assessment of the students' achievements and knowledge acquisition takes place through approved individually produced application exercises, and written final examination.

Requirement that all tasks are completed and approved, and requirement on attendance at demonstrations and attendance in classes as observers. In case of absence in a regular demonstration session, the student should submit a written report on the contents and message of the demonstration. In case of absence in a regular auscultation - study visit session the student should participate in a make-up session for a Pass grade.

Limited number of examinations or practical training sessions
If the student's examination is not approved, she gets two more opportunities. After that, the student is recommended to re-take the course and is offered three more examinations. If the student is not approved after 6 attempts, he/she has no more admission to the course. (HF chapter 6 section 11 a).

Other directives

Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education

Literature and other teaching aids

There is no literature specified for this course. Please contact the department for more information.