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Course Name : Orthodontics II

Course Code : DEN440

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ORUÇ YENER ÇAM
Asst.Prof.Dr. ASLIHAN AZAKLI UZEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Have enough knowledge about orthodontic diagnostic methods
Be able to determine malocclusions
Have enough knowledge about preventive orthodontics
Ascertain of impending malocclusions subsequent to environmental factors and have knowledge of the applications to intercept malocclusions
Have knowledge of directing patients to appropriate disciplines
Not to do faulty dentistry applications that may cause orthodontics defects.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Teach the students orthodontic diagnostic methods and basic principles about preventive, interceptive and corrective orthodontic treatments.

Course Contents : Orthodontic diagnostic records and methods with detailed visual presentations, orthodontic treatment objectives, the obligations of orthodontist, elaborate teaching of preventive and interceptive orthodontics, teach the basic principles of corrective orthodontic treatment briefly.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : D IV Class


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Diagnosis in orthodontics and the importance of it, patient history None lecture, visual presentation, discussion
2 Clinical examination in orthodontics, facial proportions, intraoral soft and hard tissues Reference books, presentation notes lecture, visual presentation, discussion
3 Functional examination Presentation notes lecture, visual presentation, discussion
4 Diagnostic tools in orthodontics Presentation notes lecture, visual presentation, discussion
5 Hayce-Nance analysis Presentation notes lecture, visual presentation, discussion
6 Bolton analysis Reference books, presentation notes lecture, visual presentation, discussion
7 The importance, objectives and purposes of using cephalometrics, cephalometric landmarks Reference books, presentation notes lecture, visual presentation, discussion
8 Cephalometric planes, angles, methods of analysis Reference books, presentation notes lecture, visual presentation, discussion
9 Introduction to orthodontic treatments, the goal, the definitions of orthodontic and orthopedic treatments Reference books, presentation notes lecture, visual presentation, discussion
10 I. EXAM Reference books, presentation notes Written exam
11 Preventive orthodontic applications Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation
12 Guidance of eruption Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation
13 Space maintainers Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation
14 Interceptive orthodontic treatments, habit breaker appliances Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, case presentations, verbal presentation
15 Serial extraction Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, case presentations, verbal presentation
16 Corrective orthodontic treatments Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation
17 Removable appliances Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, case presentations, verbal presentation
18 Functional appliances Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation
19 Fixed appliances Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation
20 Treatment of class I malocclusions Reference books, presentation notes Case presentations, discussion
21 Treatment of class II malocclusions Reference books, presentation notes Case presentations, discussion
22 Treatment of the third class malocclusions Reference books, presentation notes Case presentations, discussion
23 Treatment of transvers discrepancies, maxillary expansion Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation
24 II. EXAM Reference books, presentation notes Written exam
25 Treatment of vertical discrepancies Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation
26 Dental agenesis, treatment principles of impacted teeth Reference books, presentation notes Case presentations
27 lip and palate Cleft I Reference books, presentation notes Visual presentation, discussion
28 lip and palate Cleft II Reference books, presentation notes Visual presentation, discussion
29 Orthognathic surgery Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, presentation
30 Stability and retention Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, presentation
31 Patient file and the evaluation of patient based on diagnosis records Reference books, presentation notes Case presentations, discussion
32/33/34 FINAL EXAM Reference books, presentation notes Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Orthodontics Current Principles and Techniques. Graber TM, Vanarsdall RE. 2nd Edition Mosby YearBook, 1994.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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. 4
2 Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. 3
3 Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. 4
4 Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. 3
5 Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level 1
6 Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry 0
7 Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications 3
8 Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry 4
9 Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively 0
10 Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning 0
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 0
12 Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field 4
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 0
16 Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself 0
17 Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules 0
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 5
20 Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications 0
* 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) 29 1 29
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 29 1 29
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 78
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12
ECTS Credit: 3