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Course Code: 
DENT 461
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
1
Lab: 
1
Credits: 
1,5
ECTS: 
2
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
This is a two-semester course intended to provide the student competency in, orthodontic treatment needs, diagnosis and the treatment approaches.
Course Content: 

In this course,  biomechanics and histology of tooth movement including orthodontic tooth movement, biomechanics in orthodontics, anchorage, the materials used in orthodontics,  orthodontic treatment approaches intra-oral and extra-oral appliances, rapid and  slow expansion of upper jaw, functional orthodontic treatment, fixed orthodontic treatment, complications in orthodontic treatment, orthognathic surgery, retaining protocols after orthodontic treatment, interdisciplinary treatment  planning and problem/cased based learning in orthodontics will be discussed.

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) Being able to describe the processes in orthodontic tooth movement and the histology of the tooth movement in orthodontics. 1-3, 6-12, 15 1,2,3,8 A,B,C
2) Being able to describe biomechanics in orthodontics and the anchorage. 1-3, 6-12, 15 1,2,3,8 A,B,C
3) Being able to describe the materials used in orthodontics. 1-3, 6-12, 15 1,2,3,8 A,B,C
4) Being able to describe orthodontic treatment needs and the extra-oral appliances in orthodontics and the protocols in expansion of the upper jaw. 1-3, 6-12, 15 1,2,3,8 A,B,C
5) Being able to describe functional treatment an the fixed orthodontic treatment . 1-3, 6-12, 15 1,2,3,8 A,B,C
6) Being able to evaluate the dental patient in consideration for their orthognathic surgery needs. 1-3, 6-12, 15 1,2,3,8 A,B,C
7) Being able to evaluate the patient in consideration for their needs and make interdisciplinary treatment plan. 1-3, 6-12, 15 1,2,3,8 A,B,C
8)Being able to describe the retaining protocols after orthodontic treatment. 1-3, 6-12, 15 1,2,3,8 A,B,C
9)Being able to understand the orthodontic treatment needs and make a treatment plan for a mixed dentition cases. 1-3, 6-12, 15 1,2,3,8 A,B,C

Course Flow

 

COURSE CONTENT (8.SEMESTER) (Theoretical)
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Interdisiplinary Treatment
  1. Treatment planning for Surgery – Orthodontics cases
  2. Treatment planning for Prosthodontics –Orthodontics
  3. Cleft Lip and Palate
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
2 Retainig Protocols 
  1. Definition
  2. Appliances of retention
  3. Retaining protocols
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
3 Problem/Cased Based Learning
  1. Cases
  2. Case discussion within group
  3. Case presentation
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources

Recommended Sources

 

Textbook
  1. Prof.Dr.Mustafa Ülgen; Ortodontik Tedavi Prensipleri İstanbul Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Yayın Yeri: İstanbul Yayın Yılı: 1993.
  2. McNamara JA, Brudon WL. Orthodontic and Orthopedic Treatment in the mixed dentition. Needham Press, Michigan, 1993
  3. Prof.Dr.Filiz Perkün; Çene ortopedisi (IV cilt) Beta Basım Yayım
  4. Erken Ortodontik Tedavi; Çeviri Editörü:Tülin Taner, Quintessence Yayınları 2008
  5. Contemporary Orthodontics. Proffit,William and Fields,Henry, The Mosby Co, 3rd edition.
  6. Laura Mitchell, An Introduction to Orthodontics (Oxford Medical Publications) (Paperback) Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition, june 7, 2001.
  7. Ortodontik Tedavi: Kavramlar ve Stratejiler Frans P.G.M. van der Linden, Çeviri Editörü: Prof. Dr. Tülin Arun.
Additional Resources
  1. Hand-outs
  2. Clinical manuals
  3. AAPD and IAPD guidelines

Material Sharing

 

Documents Contemporary literature.
Assignments Shareable.
Exams Not shareable.

Assessment

 

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Midterm  Exam 2 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
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  
6 Using the necessary anamnesis, examination and auxiliary diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of oral and dental diseases and interpreting the relationship between the general health status of the patient and planning of dental treatments.         X  
7 Making a comprehensive treatment planning that includes all preventive measures by taking the protection and maintenance of health as a priority in all dental practices.         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  
12 Establishing communication with pediatric patients considering the stages of mental development and provision of behavioral management.         X  
15 Following international literature, evaluating publications critically and integration of research results and evidence based dentistry during practice.         X  

ECTS

 

Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 28x Total course hours) 28 3  
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 2 7 14
Midterm Exams 2 1 2
Homework      
Final 1 1 1
Total Work Load     101
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     4.04
ECTS Credit of the Course     4