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Program of Dentistry (English 30%)

DHF433

ORTHODONTICS

Course Code
DHF433
Semester
Fourth Year
Theory+Practice
(2-2) + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
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 The normal and functional anatomy
2nd Week Orthodontic anomalies
3rd Week Orthodontic anomalies
4th Week Craniofacial anomalies and cleft lip / palate
5th Week Etiology of orthodontic anomalies
6th Week Evaluation and importance of respiratory dysfunction
7th Week Diagnostic methods in orthodontics
8th Week Orthodontic treatment planning
9th Week Preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment
10th Week Early orthodontic treatment
11th Week Removable appliances
12th Week Upper jaw expansion
13th Week Functional anomalies, functional analysis and myofunctional treatment
14th Week Functional jaw orthopedics
15th Week Functional jaw orthopedics
16th Week Sources and properties of orthodontic force
17th Week Mechanical principles and anchorage in orthodontics
18th Week The biology and histolgy of tooth movement
19th Week Extraoral appliances
20th Week 1st mid-term
21st Week Fixed orthodontic treatment techniques
22nd Week Treatment of Class I malocclusions
23rd Week Treatment of Class II malocclusions
24th Week Treatment of Class III malocclusions
25th Week Treatment of transversal anomalies
26th Week Treatment of openbite malocclusions
27th Week Treatment of deepbite malocclusions
28th Week Treatment of congenitally missing or impacted teeth
29th Week Multidisciplinary approaches in adult orthodontics
30th Week Treatment modalities in cleft lip / palate
31st Week Orthognathic surgery and distraction osteogenesis
32nd Week Obstructive sleep apnea
33rd Week Retention in orthodontics
34th Week Retention in orthodontics
35th Week Complications related to orthodontic treatment
36th Week 2nd mid-term
Recommended or Required Reading1. Proffit WR, Fields HW, Sarver DM. Contemporary Orthodontics, 4th edition, Mosby Elsevier, St. Louis, Missouri, 2007.
2. Graber TM, Vanarsdall RL, Vig KWL. Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques, 4th edition, Elsevier Mosby, St. Louis, Missouri, 2005.
3. English JD, Peltomaki T, Pham-Litschel K. Mosby's Orthodontic Review, St. Louis, Missouri, Mosby Elsevier, 2009.
4. Ülgen M. Ortodontik Tedavi Prensipleri, 7. Baskı, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi, Ankara, 2010.
5. Süreli yayınlar (American Journal of Orthodontics, Angle Orthodontist, European Journal of Orthodontics ve Türk Ortodonti Dergisi).
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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