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Course Description Course Name : Root Canal Preparations with Ni-Ti Rotary Instruments Course Code : DEN031 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ADİLE ŞEHNAZ İŞCİ YILMAZ Asst.Prof.Dr. AYŞİN TOPUZ DUMANİ Prof.Dr. HAMDİ OĞUZ YOLDAŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn about the principles of contemporary Ni-Ti rotary instruments in enlarging root canals Learn about the characteristics of Ni-Ti alloys Indicate the basic differences and superiority between Ni-Ti and hand files Indicate the complications might occur with rotary instruments Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Learn the principle of contemporary Ni-Ti rotary instruments in enlarging root canals. Course Contents : Explain the principle of contemporary Ni-Ti rotary instruments in enlarging root canals, characteristics of Ni-Ti alloys, basic differences between Ni-Ti and hand files and the complications which might occur with rotary instruments. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Clinic of Endodontics   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 NICKEL-TITANIUM METALLURGY AND MANUFACTURING Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 2 ROTARY INSTRUMENT DESIGN Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 3 ROTARY INSTRUMENT DESIGN Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 4 Shape and tip Design Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 5 Shape and tip Design Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 6 Working length measurement and maintenance with rotary instruments Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 7 Working length measurement and maintenance with rotary instruments Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 8 Apical Width Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 9 Apical Width Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 10 Crown-down versus step-back Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 11 Continuous reaming motion and Resiprocating File Systems Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 12 Cleaning and Sterilization Procedures Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 13 Case presentation and First Midterm Exam Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 14 Case presentation Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 15 Case presentation Reading Literature and Web searching Oral presentation and Clinical Application 16/17 Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Pathways of Pulp,Cohen S, Burns RC. Mosby 2002  Current Challenges and Concepts in the Preparation of Root Canal Systems: A Review. Ove A. JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS. 30, NO. 8, AUGUST 2004 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understand the concepts and relationships between concepts in the field of dentistry and have advanced contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of health care. 2 2 Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. 2 3 Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. 2 4 Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. 1 5 Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level 2 6 Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry 2 7 Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications 2 8 Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry 2 9 Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively 2 10 Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning 2 11 Be qualified in instructing people or institutions on matters related to dentistry, transferring ideas and solving problems in a written or oral form, receiving thoughts, requirements and expectations of related people and institutions 2 12 Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field 3 13 Capable of following professional information and interacting with international colleagues using at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B1 level 0 14 Be proficient in utilizing information and communication technologies on computer software at least at the level required by the European Computer Driving License in the field of dentistry. 0 15 Able to observe and evaluate contemporary developments in dentistry 3 16 Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself 1 17 Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules 1 18 Improve continuously in his/her own profession, as well as skills in accordance with scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields by identifying learning needs. 0 19 Have sound information about understanding the healthy and unhealthy invidual´s structure, the physiological functions and behaviors, and the interaction between health and physical and social environment 2 20 Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 15 2 30     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 10 4 40 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 4 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 92 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68 ECTS Credit: 4