Information Package

Ph.D. on Prosthodontics

PRO678

OCCLUSION I

Course Code
PRO678
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Students who have successfully completed this course will be able to determine functions of masticatory system and diagnose malocclusions, diagnose patients with temporomandibular disorders and perform appropriate treatment.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe objective of this course is to gain students ability to determine anatomic and physiological functions of masticatory system and diagnose temporomandibular disorders
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1. Biologic principles and dynamics of occlusal relationships
2nd Week 2. Morphology and mechanism of the jaw joint
3rd Week 3. Anatomy and normal function of articular disc
4th Week 4. Movements of mandible
5th Week 5. Masticatory muscles
6th Week 6. Neural control and dental adaptation
7th Week 7. Criteria for optimum functional occlusion
8th Week 8. Etiology of functional disturbances in the masticatory system
9th Week 9. Determinants of occlusal morphology
10th Week 10. Patient examination
11th Week 11. Radiological investigation of the joint
12th Week 12. Symptoms of temporomandibular disorders
13th Week 13. Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders
14th Week 14. Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders
Recommended or Required Reading(1) JP Okeson Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion Mosby Company, 2nd ed, 1989

(2) F Mongini The Stomatognathic System Quintessence Publishing, 1984

(3) C McNeill Science and Practice of Occlusion Quintessence Publishing, 1997
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Attendance 1 30
Total(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 3 5 15
Individual or group work 3 5 15
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 3 4 12
Performance Practice 14 2 28
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X