Information Package

Ph.D. on Orthodontics

ORT730

OCCLUSION AND TMJ

Course Code
ORT730
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Diagnose TMJ disorders and apply the proper treatment.
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 DescriptionAnatomy of the stomatognathic system, neuroanatomy and physiology, examination and diagnosis and treatment of system disfunctions will be studied.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
2nd Week Physiology of the musculoskeletal system
3rd Week Movements of the mandible
4th Week Mechanical principles
5th Week Diagnosis of TMJ disorders
6th Week Classification of TMJ disorders
7th Week Radiological examination
8th Week General principles in the treatment of TMJ disorders
9th Week Treatment of muscle disorders
10th Week Treatment of internal disorders of the TMJ
11th Week Treatment of structural disorders of the TMJ
12th Week Growth disorders and treatment
13th Week Splint treatment
14th Week Occlusal adjustment
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Okeson JP. Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion 8. Baskı, Elsevier, 2019.
(2) Okeson JP. Orthodontic therapy with temporomandibular
disorder, (in) Graber TM, Vanarsdall RL, Vig KWL.:
Orthodontics: current principles and techniques, 4. Baskı,
2Elsevier inc, 2005.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Attendance 1 20
Presentation of Book 1 30
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 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation) 4 4 16
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 14 1 14
Performance Practice 4 2 8
Article 4 1 4
Preperation for Presentations 14 1 14
Total Work Load181
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.03
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7 X
K8
K9 X