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Program of Dentistry (English 30%)

DHF328

ORTHODONTICS (PRACTICE)

Course Code
DHF328
Semester
Third Year
Theory+Practice
0 + 2
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Year
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the clinical examination and diagnosis methods.
  2. Diagnoses the patient's anomaly by cephalometric analysis.
  3. Detects the skeletal development period of the patient by hand-wrist films and cervical vertebra maturation method.
  4. Calculates arch length deviation and tooth size mismatch with orthodontic model analysis.
  5. Prepares orthodontic model.
  6. Bends the Adams clasp, drop clasp, c clasp, vestibule arch, labiolingual spring, and mesiodistal springs.
  7. Performs the laboratory stages of an orthodontic appliance that can be applied to the patient's mouth with the clasps bent by them.
  8. Utilizes orthodontic diagnosis methods, analyzes, and make case presentations.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionEvaluation of diagnostic materials obtained from patients, identification of orthodontic anomalies and construction of removable orthodontic appliances.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Orthodontic Anomalies (Theoretic)
2nd Week Clinical Examination and Diagnosis (Theoretic)
3rd Week Orthodontic Anomalies , Clinical Examination and Diagnosis (Practice)
4th Week Dental Cast Analysis (Theoretic)
5th Week Dental Cast Analysis (Practice)
6th Week Analyzing Hand-and-Wrist Films and Applying Cervical Vertebrae Maturation
7th Week Method (Theoretic)
8th Week Analyzing Hand-and-Wrist Films and Applying Cervical Vertebrae Maturation
9th Week Method (Practice)
10th Week Cephalometrics (Reference Points and Lines) (Theoretic)
11th Week Cephalometrics (Cephalometric Analysis) (Theoretic)
12th Week Cephalometrics (Cephalometric Analysis) (Practice)
13th Week 1st Midterm Exam
14th Week Wire Bending Practices
15th Week Wire Bending Practices
16th Week Wire Bending Practices
17th Week Wire Bending Practices
18th Week Orthodontic Dental Cast Construciton
19th Week Orthodontic Dental Cast Construciton
20th Week Adams Clasp
21st Week Adams Clasp
22nd Week Adams Clasp
23rd Week 2nd Midterm Exam
24th Week C & Drop-shaped Clasp
25th Week Labiolingual and Mesiodistal Springs
26th Week Canine Retractor
27th Week Vestibular Arch
28th Week Vestibular Arch
29th Week Vestibular Arch
30th Week 3rd Midterm Exam
31st Week Orthodontic Appliance Construction
32nd Week Orthodontic Appliance Construction
33rd Week Orthodontic Appliance Construction
34th Week Orthodontic Case Evaluation and Treatment Planning
35th Week Orthodontic Case Evaluation and Treatment Planning
36th Week Orthodontic Case Evaluation and Treatment Planning
37th Week Orthodontic Case Presentation (4th Mid-Term Exam)
38th Week Orthodontic Case Presentation (4th Mid-Term Exam)
Recommended or Required Reading1. Mitchell L. Removable Appliance. Mitchell L eds. An Introduction to Orthodontics. 2nd ed. Oxford University Press, New York, 1998.
2. Rakosi T. An Atlas and Manual of Cephalometric Radiography. Wolfe Medical Publications, London, 1982.
3. Greulich W, Pyle S. Radiographic Atlas of Skeletal Development of the Hand and Wrist. 2nd ed. Stanford University Press, Stanford, California, USA, 1959.
4. Ülgen M. Ortodonti (Anomaliler, Sefalometri, Etyoloji, Büyüme ve Gelişim, Teşhis), 2. basım, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi, Ankara, 2001.
5. Baccetti T, Franchi L, McNamara Jr JA. The cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) method for the assessment of optimal treatment timing in dentofacial orthopedics. Semin Orthod 11 (3); 119-129, 2005.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Demonstrations for practical practice and lectures, Lecture, Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 4 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 4 1 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation) 18 2 36
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load66
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.2
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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