COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ORTHODONTICS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DHF 4041 ORTHODONTICS COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2

Offered By

Dentist

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SERAP TITIZ YURDAKAL

Offered to

Dentist

Course Objective

Developing the ability to distinguish between normal occlusion and malocclusions in the clinic.
Acquiring the skill to perform interceptive and preventive orthodontic treatments.
Gaining the ability to diagnose malocclusions along with their causes.
Learning the correct timing of malocclusion treatments.
Understanding the importance of TMJ stability in orthodontic treatments.
Gaining knowledge about different application methods of orthodontic treatments, multidisciplinary treatment approaches, and modern orthodontic treatment methods.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explains the objectives and applications of preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment.
2   Defines orofacial functional disorders.
3   Explains treatment approaches for orofacial functional disorders.
4   Compares the characteristics and applications of removable, functional, and extraoral appliances.
5   Explains the concept and methods of anchorage in orthodontics.
6   Explains the types and sources of orthodontic forces and their effects on tooth movement.
7   Defines the characteristics of Class I, II, and III malocclusions.
8   Explains the treatment principles of Class I, II, and III malocclusions.
9   Explains the role and advantages of mini-screw use in orthodontic treatment.
10   Explains orthognathic surgery and distraction osteogenesis methods and their indications.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Overview of Orthodontic Treatment Methods
2 Removable Appliances
3 Maxillary Expansion
4 Functional Appliances
5 Removable and Fixed Functional Appliances
6 Extraoral Appliances
7 Anchorage in Orthodontics
8 Use of Mini-Screws in Orthodontic Treatment
9 Orthodontics and TMJ Stability
10 Stabilization Splint
11 Orthodontic Treatment Principles in Cleft Lip and Palate Cases
12 Orthognathic Surgery and Distraction Osteogenesis
13 The Role of Orthodontics in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Principles
14 Orthodontic Treatment Principles in Trauma Cases
15 Orthodontic Forces: Sources, Types, and Characteristics
16 Tooth Movement and Histology
17 Fixed Orthodontic Appliances (Brackets, Wires, etc.)
18 Force Elements in Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
19 Edgewise System
20 Begg Technique
21 Straight Wire Technique
22 Comparison of Brackets With and Without Hooks/Caps
23 Clear Aligners
24 Orthodontic Treatment in Adult Patients
25 Methods for Space Gaining in Orthodontics
26 Impacted Teeth and Orthodontic Treatment Principles
27 Relapse and Retention in Orthodontic Treatment
28 Complications of Orthodontic Treatment

Recomended or Required Reading

Proffit, W. R., Fields, H. W., Larson, B., & Sarver, D. M. (2018). Contemporary orthodontics-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Ülgen, M. (2000). Ortodonti: anomaliler, sefalometri, etiloji, büyüme ve gelişim, tanı. Yeditepe Üniversitesi.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Theoric
Case presentations
Blending theoretical knowledge with practice

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE 1 MIDTERM EXAM 1
2 MTE 2 MIDTERM EXAM 2
3 MTEG MIDTERM AVERAGE GRADE roundStudent.examMTE 1 * 0.50 + Student.examMTE 2 * 0.50,0
4 FIN FINAL EXAM
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE roundStudent.examMTEG * 0.40 + Student.examFN * 0.60,0
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) roundStudent.examMTEG * 0.40 + Student.examRST * 0.60,0


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1-Can explain the definitions related to orthodontics.
2- Can explain the concept of occlusion, ideal and normal occlusion criteria.
3-Can explain the diagnosis and treatment methods of skeletal and dental anomalies.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance to 70% of the courses and 80% of the practical applications is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

05529383618
serap.titizyurdakal@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 12:00-13:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 28 2 56
Preparing presentations 1 1 1
Preparing patient file 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Quiz etc. 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 60

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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