Information Package

Program of Dentistry (Turkish)

DHF466

ORTHODONTICS

Course Code
DHF466
Semester
Fourth Year
Theory+Practice
(2-2) + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study12
SemesterFourth Year
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defines the treatments applied in the early treatment of anomalies that develop due to bad habits, taking into account the etiological factors of orthodontic anomalies.
  2. Evaluates the effect of respiratory dysfunctions on orthodontic malocclusions and lists the etiology, classification and treatment methods of syndromes such as cleft lip and palate.
  3. Explains preventive and early period orthodontic treatment features.
  4. Counts the histology of tooth movements, properties of applied force and anchorage methods.
  5. Explains the features of functional appliances, maxillary expansion appliances, extraoral appliances, removable orthodontic appliances.
  6. Lists the treatment principles in different types of malocclusions in vertical, sagittal and transversal directions.
  7. Defines the fixed orthodontic treatments and the materials used in these treatments.
  8. Explains interdisciplinary treatments such as adult orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, complications of orthodontic treatment and orthodontic reinforcement treatment features.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionOrthodontic anomalies and available treatment approaches
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Etiology of orthodontic anomalies
2nd Week Orthodontic treatment planning
3rd Week Evaluation and importance of respiratory dysfunction
4th Week Craniofacial anomalies and cleft lip / palate
5th Week Preventive / interceptive and early orthodontic treatment
6th Week Removable appliances
7th Week Maxillary expansion
8th Week Histology and biochemistry of tooth movement
9th Week Extraoral appliances
10th Week Functional anomalies, functional analysis and myofunctional treatment
11th Week Functional jaw orthopedics
12th Week Functional jaw orthopedics
13th Week Functional jaw orthopedics
14th Week 1. Midterm Exam
15th Week Orthodontic force, sources, properties and anchorage
16th Week Fixed treatment techniques
17th Week Fixed treatment techniques
18th Week Treatment of Class I malocclusions
19th Week Treatment of Class II malocclusions
20th Week Treatment of Class III malocclusions
21st Week Treatment of openbite malocclusions
22nd Week Treatment of deepbite malocclusions
23rd Week Treatment of transversal anomalies
24th Week Orthodontic treatment of congenital tooth deficiencies
25th Week Ortodontic treatment of impacted teeth
26th Week Treatment principles in cleft lip and palate
27th Week Adult orthodontics
28th Week Orthognathic surgery
29th Week 2.Midterm Exam
30th Week Distraction osteogenesis
31st Week Retention
32nd Week Complications of orthodontic treatment
33rd Week Final 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.
4. Periodical published articles (American Journal of Orthodontics, Angle Orthodontist, European Journal of Orthodontics and Turkish Journal of Orthodontics).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 60
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 1 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 2 2
Course hours 29 2 58
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 1 2
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load65
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.16
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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