Information Package

Program of Dentistry (Turkish)

DHF572

HEAD AND NECK TUMOURS AND MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS

Course Code
DHF572
Semester
Fifth Year
Theory+Practice
(1-0) + 0
ECTS
1
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study13
SemesterFifth Year
ECTS1
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the epidemiology, etiology, premalignant and predisposing factors of head and neck cancers.
  2. Lists clinical findings, differential diagnosis, imaging techniques and biopsy methods of head and neck cancers.
  3. Defines the treatment methods of head and neck tumors.
  4. Lists intraoral symptoms and complications that may occur during and/or after the treatment of head and neck tumors.
  5. Explains the oral findings of patients with head or neck cancer, undergoing treatment and ending treatment, and approaches in terms of dental treatment.
  6. Defines the defects that may occur in the maxillofacial region of surgical treatments of head and neck cancers and the reconstruction methods of these defects.
  7. Explains the mechanism of action of medical agents used in the treatment of head and neck cancers, which can cause complications in dentistry.
  8. Counts the properties of the materials used in the production of maxillofacial prostheses.
  9. Explains consultation, guidance and multidisciplinary approach in patients with a history of head and neck cancer.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionComprehansion of the epidemiology, etiology, premalignant and predisposing factors of head and neck cancer and prosthetic treatment methods after the cancer treatment.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Predisposing factors and etiology head and neck cancer
2nd Week Premalignant lesions
3rd Week Biopsy and concultation fort he patients with head and neck cancer
4th Week Chemotherapy
5th Week Intracranial tumours and treatment protocols
6th Week Bisphosphonates and MRONJ
7th Week Oral complications seen after chemotherapy
8th Week Surgical treatment fort he head and neck cancer
9th Week Introduction to the Jaw defects;general information and history; defects of the tounge and mandible; etiology,classification and prosthetic procedures
10th Week Obturator aplications fort he maxillary defects; Velopharyngeal function and soft palate defects
11th Week Materials used fort he head and neck defects
12th Week Maxillofaciyal reconstruction techniques
13th Week Mid term Exam
14th Week Extraoral implants; ear and orbital region defects
15th Week Midfacial and nose defects
16th Week Radiation therapy in the head and neck patients
Recommended or Required Reading1. Beumer J, Curtis TA, Marunick MT. Maxillofacial rehabilitation: prosthetic and surgical consideration. 2nd edition, 1996, St Louis: Medico Dental Media International.
2. Taylor TD, Clinical Maxillofacial Prosthetics. 1st edition, 2000, Quintessence Publishing.
3. McKinstry RE, Fundamentals of facial Prosthetics. 1st edition, 1995, ABI Professional Publications.
4. Branemark PI, Oliveira MF, Craniofacial Prostheses: Anaplastology and Osseointegration. 1st edition, 1997, Quintessence Publishing.
5. Branemark PI, Tolman DE, Osseointegration in Craniofacial Reconstruction. 1st edition, 1998, Quintessence Publishing
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 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 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 8 1 8
Course hours 15 1 15
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 1 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load33
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1.1
ECTS Credit of the Course1
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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