Use extraoral appliances in combination with fixed treatment mechanics.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
In order for the student to understand this course adequately, it is recommended to take Craniofacial Growth-Development and Etiology (ORT710), Edgewise Treatment Technique (ORT711), and Early Orthodontic Treatment Approaches (ORT713).
Course Description
Biomechanics of fixed treatment technics and their application by extraoral appliances
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the Straightwire Technique
2nd Week
Treatment goals and concept of ideal
3rd Week
Treatment method
4th Week
Treatment planning
5th Week
Bracket design and control of tooth movement
6th Week
Archwires and their forms
7th Week
Anchorage control
8th Week
Non-extraction protocols
9th Week
Extraction protocols
10th Week
Settling
11th Week
Debonding
12th Week
Retention, relapse and posttreatment changes
13th Week
Case presentations
14th Week
Case presentations
Recommended or Required Reading
(1) Graber T, Swain B: Orthodontics, Current Principles and Technıques,The CV Mosby Comp,1985,
(2) Ülgen M: Ortodontik Tedavi Prensipleri, A.Ü Dişhekimliği Fakültesi Yayınları Ankara 1983
(3) Proffit W, Fields H: Contemporary Orthodontics, The CV Mosby Company, Saint Louis 1986,
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation
Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Presentation of Article
1
30
Total(%)
30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
