Information Package

Ph.D. on Orthodontics

ORT726

REMINERALISATION THERAPIES

Course Code
ORT726
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can manage to prevent and treat white spot lesions and incipient caries lesions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsIn order for the student to understand this course adequately, it is recommended to take Craniofacial Growth-Development and Etiology (ORT710).
Course DescriptionTo teach the etiology, prevalence, preventive measures and treatment options that can be used in the management of white spot lesions seen during and after orthodontic treatment.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Prevalance of white spot lesions
2nd Week Etiology of white spot lesions
3rd Week Clinical examination and diagnostic criteria
4th Week Differential diagnosis
5th Week Preventive approaches
6th Week Fluor remineralisation applications
7th Week Casein-phosphopeptide remineralisation applications
8th Week Polyol and chlorhexidine remineralisation mechanisms
9th Week Remineralisation with laser and ozone application
10th Week Remineralisation with resin infiltration
11th Week Alternative methods for remineralisation
12th Week Literature
13th Week Literature
14th Week Exemplary cases
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Deveci C, Çınar Ç, Tirali RE. "Management of white spot lesions." Dental Caries-Diagnosis, Prevention and Management. InTech (2018): 129-65.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Performance Practice 10 1 10
Total Work Load91
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.03
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8 X
K9 X