Ph.D. on Orthodontics

• Professor Burçak Kaya
• Associate Professor Hande Pamukcu
• Associate Professor Nilüfer İrem Tunçer

At the end of this course, the students;

1. Should know the normal growth and development of the bones of the face and jaw, and make differential diagnosis of normal and abnormal growth.
2. Should know the normal and abnormal development of the primary and mixed dentitions, and tooth development.
3. Should be able to identify cephalometric landmarks on lateral and posteroanterior cephalometric films, be able to draw planes, and make measurements to use in orthodontic diagnosis of the case. Also should be able to diagnose the orthodontic anomaly of the patient and make treatment planning by interpreting the measurements obtained. In addition, should be able to interpret the changes obtained by treatment with cephalometric superimposition methods, make growth estimation, and design and apply cephalometric methods for use in scientific research.
4. Should have a deep knowledge of biomechanics for the treatment of a patient with fixed treatment indication, be able to use fixed mechanics and extra-oral appliances in combination, and should know aesthetic applications, lingual orthodontics and clear aligner treatments.
5. Should be able to perform orthodontic treatment with removable appliances, and be able to treat a patient with functional treatment indication.
6. Should be able to perform comprehensive or subsidiary orthodontic treatments in adult patients with pre-prosthetic treatment needs and periodontal problems.
7. Should be able to apply orthopedic and orthodontic treatments in patients with cleft lip and/or palate. Should, also, be able to diagnose and generate a treatment plan for orthognathic surgery patients, should know surgical techniques and be able to perform orthodontic treatment before and after surgery.
8. Should be able to diagnose TMJ disorders and apply appropriate treatment.
9. Should be able to follow the current literature on any subject, critically interpret and synthesize the information obtained, and present it orally or in writing in an appropriate environment, and able to design a reserch project.

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