Information Package

Ph.D. on Orthodontics

ORT734

LINGUAL ORTHODONTICS AND ALIGNER APPLICATIONS

Course Code
ORT734
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Treat a case with fixed treatment indication by using lingual orthodontics and clear aligners
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), Edgewise Treatment Technique (ORT711), and Straightwire and Bioprogressive Treatment Techniques (ORT720).
Course DescriptionLingual orthodontics and clear aligners
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Indirect bonding
2nd Week Indirect bonding
3rd Week Lingual orthodontics
4th Week Lingual orthodontics
5th Week Clear aligners
6th Week Case selection
7th Week Introduction to the software
8th Week Correction of crowding
9th Week Correction of deepbite
10th Week Correction of openbite
11th Week Treatment in class II cases
12th Week Treatment in class III cases
13th Week Extraction therapy
14th Week Interdisciplinary treatments
Recommended or Required Reading(1)Graber T, Swain B: Orthodontics,Current Principles and Technıques,The CV Mosby Comp,1985
(2) McLaughlin R, Bennett JC, Trevisi H. Systemized orthodontic treatment mechanics, Mosby inc, 2001.
(3) Scuzzo G, et al. Invisible orthodontics: Current concepts and solutions in lingual orthodontics. Quintessence publishing, 2000.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Performance Practice 14 9 126
Article Presentation 2 1 2
Article 14 1 14
Total Work Load238
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.93
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8
K9 X