Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Orthodontics I
Course Code
ORK_011
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gundega Jākobsone
Structure Unit Manager
Gundega Jākobsone
Structural Unit
Department of Orthodontics
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, ortodonkat@rsu.lv, +371 67815279
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and understanding about development, growth and maturation of the teeth and craniofacial skelet. To develop understanding about etiopathogenesis of the disturbances in the normal development. To train in simple diagnostic methods used in orthodontic assessment.
Preliminary Knowledge
Medical genetics, human molecular biology, normal physiology, internal diseases with propaedetics, human anatomy, dental anatomy, embryology, histology, oral surgery, pathology, biostatistics, dental and maxillofacial diagnostic radiology, prophylaxis in dentistry, endodontics: preclinics and clinical course, periodontology: preclinical and clinical course, cariology, biomaterials in dentistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge about normal growth, development and maturation of craniofacial complex; understanding about abnormal development of the craniofacial complex, influence of normal and abnormal function to the dentofacial development; knowledge about the most frequent congenital syndromes at the cranial region, rehabilitation principles; knowledge of the imagining techniques relevant to orthodontics; knowledge at the level of understanding about the diagnostic methods of dental and jaw`s anomalies; ability to classify maxillofacial anomalies; knowledge about the interceptive procedures in orthodontics.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course the students will be able to: • analyze maxillofacial growth of a patient; • diagnose clinically significant deviation from normal growth of the dentofacial structures; • search information of the congenital syndromes on the web; • assess environmental factors predisposing development of malocclusion; • assess presence and development of the germs of the permanent teeth and possible disturbances in development of occlusion; • make clinical photographs of the face and occlusion; • plan appliances for space maintaining; • fit dental bands and adjust fixed space maintainers; • gather medical and dental history relevant to orthodontics.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the course, students will have following competences: • be able to apply classifications for identification of the maxillofacial and teeth anomalies in practice; • be competent to design, inset and adjust space maintainers; • to be competent in producing the diagnostic models and analyze them to describe the occlusal anomalies; • be competent in designing, adjusting and managing simple removable appliances to correct crossbite or to move single tooth; • to identify injurious habits to oral cavity, which may promote malocclusion, and – to avert consequences by informing patient and by providing a treatment, if necessary.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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10 points
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Individual work on the preparation of presentations on periodical literature and clinical cases, acquisition of the seminar material. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
-
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10 points
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Assessment criteria: in practical classes and seminars – qualitative answers on theoretical questions, qualitative answers on short test questions, active collaboration in the analysis of clinical cases, qualitative presentation of the clinical case, qualitative presentation of the periodical literature, quality of oral answers on seminar topics. The following topics will be assessed with a mark: biometric analysis of models, presentations on congenital syndromes, craniofacial changes throughout life, the impact of general conditions on orthodontic treatment, cephalometric analysis, and knowledge of tooth eruption disorders. At the completion of the 7th semester, 4th study year, a cumulative assessment of work in the seminars will be conducted, including marks for tests, presentations, and individual work. An assessment summary of classes and seminars, and a test will be applied. After the 8th semester, 4th study year, an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) will be performed. Knowledge of the application of diagnostic methods, dental models, and x-ray analysis of clinical cases, as well as communication skills, will be assessed. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to Orthodontics.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of growth of the facial bones, growth zones.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Embryonal development of the craniofacial complex and congenital anomalies in craniofacial region
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Tissue reactions in orthodontics
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Imaging techniques in orthodontics. Lateral cephalometry
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Imaging techniques in orthodontics. Lateral cephalometry
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Disturbances in the eruption of the teeth: hypodontia, supernumerary teeth, impactions, and retentions. Diagnosis, treatment strategies. Complications associated with the supernumerary, impacted, and retained teeth.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Interceptive orthodontics
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Growth of facial soft tissues.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Development of the occlusion: primary, mixed, and permanent dentitions. Space maintaining strategies. Clinical and laboratory procedures for the production of space maintainers.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Dental cast assessments and measurements in Orthodontics
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Basic principles of growth of the facial bones, growth zones.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Normal and abnormal growth of the upper and lower jaws. Modification of growth
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Embryonal development of the craniofacial complex and congenital anomalies in craniofacial region
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Life long changes of the dentofacial complex
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Tissue reactions in orthodontics
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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General medical conditions relevant to the growth and development of the face and orthodontic treatment. Gathering relevant and objective medical and dental history for orthodontic purposes
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
42 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Class II malocclusion
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Class III malocclusion
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Maxillary expansion
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Disturbances in the eruption of the teeth: hypodontia, supernumerary teeth, impactions, and retentions. Diagnosis, treatment strategies. Complications associated with the supernumerary, impacted, and retained teeth.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Interdisciplinary aspects of the orthodontic treatment
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Imaging techniques in orthodontics. Lateral cephalometry
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Imaging techniques in orthodontics. Lateral cephalometry
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Disturbances in the eruption of the teeth: hypodontia, supernumerary teeth, impactions, and retentions. Diagnosis, treatment strategies. Complications associated with the supernumerary, impacted, and retained teeth.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Disturbances in the eruption of the teeth: hypodontia, supernumerary teeth, impactions, and retentions. Diagnosis, treatment strategies. Complications associated with the supernumerary, impacted, and retained teeth.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Interceptive orthodontics
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Assessment of facial proportions, review of diagnostic procedures.
Information about OSCE examination.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Impression-taking techniques and intraoral scanning for orthodontic appliances and diagnostic casts.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Processing and creation of digital models for printing.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Laboratory technique. Digital models, vacuum pressed retainers and aligners.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Delivery of the produced appliance to the patient - student. Information about the regiment of the appliance wear.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (OSCE)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Laura Mitchell. 2013. An Introduction to Orthodontics. 4th Edition, Oxford
2.
Materiāli e-studijās.
Additional Reading
1.
Proffit WR, et al. 2019. Contemporary Orthodontics. 6th Edition, Elsevier.
2.
McNamara JA, Brudon WL. 2001. Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics.
3.
English J, Akyalcin S, Peltomaki T, Litschel K. 2014. Orthodontic Review. 2nd Edition; Mosby’s.
Other Information Sources
1.
Jaunākā periodiskā literatūra:
2.
Seminars in Orthodontics
3.
Journal of Craniofacial Research
4.
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
5.
www.sciencedirect.com