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Program of Dentistry (English)

DENT566

ORTHODONTIC CLINICAL PRACTICE

Course Code
DENT566
Semester
Fifth Year
Theory+Practice
0 + K (K=20 saat)
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study13
SemesterFifth Year
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Observe clinically different orthodontic disorders related to jaw and facial structures.
  2. Comprehend orthodontic treatment approaches and patient/parent-physician communication by making clinical observations.
  3. Calculate the arch-length discrepancy by model analysis by preparing an orthodontic model.
  4. Plan simple treatments that can be applied with removable appliances.
  5. Prepare removable appliances and thermoplastic retainers.
  6. Perform emergency intervention of injuries caused by orthodontic treatment.
  7. Present a case report using orthodontic diagnostic methods.
  8. Diagnose orthodontic malocclusions and refer them to the specialist when necessary.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsOrthodontics (Lecture)
Course DescriptionThe objective of this course is strengthening the theoretic knowledge about orthodontic anomalies and orthodontic treatment approaches available for skeletal, dental and functional disorders involving jaws and face by watching applications on patients and understanding how different treatment methods are executed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Clinical observation,Preparation of orthodontic models,Preparation of removable appliance,Lateral cephalometric film analysis
2nd Week Wrist film analysis,Orthodontic model analysis,Preparation of thermoplastic appliance
3rd Week Orthodontic case planning,Case presentation,Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Proffit WR, Fields HW, Larson BE, Sarver DM. Contemporary Orthodontics, 6 th edition, Mosby Elsevier, Philedelphia, 2019.
2. Graber TM, Vanarsdall RL, Vig KWL, Huang GJ. Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques, 6th edition, Elsevier, St. Louis, Missouri, 2017.
3. Cobourne M, DiBiase A. Handbook of Orthodontics, 2nd edition, Elsevier, Edinburgh, 2016.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 100
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 15 3 45
Course hours 10 3 30
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation) 5 3 15
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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