| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Doctorate Of Science |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn the rules of orthodontic biomechanics, can plan mechanics that can be applied in different clinical cases and produce alternative solutions to the problems that may be encountered in the clinical practice.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| 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) and Early Orthodontic Treatment Approaches (ORT713). |
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| Course Description | Introducing the basic principles of static and dynamic properties of orthodontic materials, explaining the clinical application methods of biomechanical principles, examining the types of orthodontic tooth movement and histological and biochemical changes seen during tooth movement and discussing the effects of different types of force applications on biological tissues. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Force and movement |
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2nd Week |
Center of resistance and rotation |
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3rd Week |
Biomechanics of tooth movement and movement types |
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4th Week |
Properties of orthodontic force |
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5th Week |
Moment-force and load-deflection rates |
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6th Week |
Properties of orthodontic wires |
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7th Week |
Biomechanic properties of retraction springs |
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8th Week |
Comparison of fixed treatment techniques from biomechanical perspective |
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9th Week |
Biomechanics of activator |
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10th Week |
Biomechanics of cervical and occipital headgear |
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11th Week |
Biomechanics of activator and headgear |
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12th Week |
Biomechanics of chin-cup and RHG & RPE |
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13th Week |
Biomechanics of maxillary traction splint |
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14th Week |
Biomechanics of posterior bite block and vertical chin-cup |
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| 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 |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Practice
- Case Study
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Practice |
1 |
50 |
| Attendance |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
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| Article Presentation |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Article |
14 |
1.5 |
21 |
| Preperation for Presentations |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Total Work Load | 89 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 2.96 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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