Dental Traumatology

The aim of the course is to provide competency in the diagnosis, treatment and follow up procedures of traumatized primary and permanent teeth. With a multidisciplinary approach, the concept of dental trauma is introduced from different perspectives.

Course Content:

The course is conducted by the collaboration of the Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Pediatric Dentistry Endodontics, Restorative dentistry, Prosthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The course aims to provide competency in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up procedures of traumatized primary and permanent teeth and is comprised of didactic lectures as well as practical portions where teaching is conducted using a problem based approach.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A:Written exam, B: Multiple choice , C:Filing the blank D:False and true, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contribution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program learning outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1)Describe the principles of assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma.	1-4,8-11	1,2,3,8	A,B,H
2) Interpret radiological findings in traumatic dental injuries.	1-4,8-11	1,2,3,8	A,B,H
3) Identify the effects of trauma on dental hard tissues and oral soft tissues.	1-4,8-11	1,2,3,8	A,B,H
4) Perform urgent treatment and plan the appropriate treatment strategy for the traumatized teeth in both dentitions and evaluate the need for referral to a specialist	1-4,8-11	1,2,3,8	A,B,H
5) Evaluate a trauma case from the standpoint of multiple disciplines and draw a treatment strategy accordingly.	1-4,8-11	1,2,3,8	A,B,H
6) Draw a reasonable time schedule for further follow-ups after the treatment of a traumatic injury to the dental tissues.	1-4,8-11	1,2,3,8	A,B,H

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT (8.SEMESTER) (Theoretical)
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Diagnosis, treatment planning and radiological methods in dental trauma	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
2	Etiology and epidemiology of dental trauma Case history and clinical examination of traumatized patients	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
3	Traumatic injuries in primary teeth, diagnosis, and contemporary treatment approaches	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
4	Fractures and luxation injuries in permanent teeth, diagnosis, and contemporary treatment approaches	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
5	Avulsion in permanent teeth, diagnosis, and contemporary treatment approaches	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
6	Avulsion in permanent teeth, diagnosis, and contemporary treatment approaches	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
7	Pulpal and endodontic treatment in crown-root and root fractures	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
8	Periodontal aspects and applications of dental trauma	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
9	Restorative treatment of fractured anterior teeth	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
10	Fiber post applications in fractured anterior teeth	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
11	Post restorations in crown fractures	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
12	Soft tissue injuries and alveolar fractures following trauma and treatment	Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Theodore M Roberson, Harald O Heynman Edward J Swift Türkçe Çeviri Sevil Gürgan. Sturdevants Art and Science of Operative Dentistry , Güneş Tıp Yayınları, 2011.
Andreasen JO, Bakland LK, Flores MT, Andreasen FM, Andersson L. Wiley; Traumatic Dental Injuries 2011: A Manual (Paperback)
Endodontik Tedavi 2 . Prof. Dr. Gündüz Bayırlı. İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayınları, 1999.

Additional Resources

Hand-outs
Clinical Manuals
IADT Trauma Guidelines

Material Sharing

Documents	Contemporary literature.
Assignments	Shareable.
Exams	Not shareable.

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm Exam	1	50%
Quiz	-	-
Final Exam	1	50%
Total		100%
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE	1	50%
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE	1	50%
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting a lifelong learning concept, making necessary planning and practice for continuous professional development.					X
2	Planning and managing teamwork in the practice, taking into consideration patient safety and clinical risk management.					X
3	Applying ethical principles in all patients and using ethical decision making principles in solving ethical issues.					X
4	Maintenance of an effective communication with the dental staff and patients.					X
8	Planning alternative treatment options and make a collaborative decision with the patient about final treatment planning by informing about the advantages and disadvantages of the plans.					X
9	Integrating basic medical sciences in clinical sciences and using this information in all procedures of the patient.					X
10	Making a treatment planning by taking oral health risks of the patient into consideration and referring to a specialist in cases beyond one’s area of expertise.					X
11	Performing first step health services of the patient with maximum psychomotor skills and using the principles of evidence based dentistry.					X

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)	14	1	14
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	1	14
Midterm Exams	1	1	1
Homework
Final	1	1	1
Total Work Load			30
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			1.2
ECTS Credit of the Course			1

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