Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
DİŞ417201421	ORTHODONTICS	Compulsory	4	7	6

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

To evaluate protective and corrective orthodontic applications as a whole To learn the reasons of the orthodontic anomalies To recognize the duty of the dentist in preventing the formation of orthodontic anomalies To acquire insight into the techniques used in the treatment of orthodontic anomalies To understand the biomechanical principles of orthodontic treatment

Name of Lecturer(s)

Doç. Dr. Süleyman Kutalmış BÜYÜK, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Serkan ÖZKAN, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmed Taha ALPAYDIN

Learning Outcomes

1	He provides a differential diagnosis between conditions requiring preventive and interceptive treatment
2	He describes conditions that require corrective orthodontic treatment
3	Diagnoses malocclusion using orthodontic diagnostic tools
4	They should have sufficient theoretical knowledge about retention applications used after the active orthodontic treatment
5	Know the biomechanical principles that cause orthodontic tooth movement
6	Knows the active and passive elements used in edgewise technique. Also he has enough knowledge about the treatment stages

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Orthodontic use of diagnostic tools and treatment planning, treatment planning is the use of cephalometry, growth stage and orthodontic practices, Cleft lip and palate early treatment, preventive orthodontic approaches, interceptive orthodontic treatments, causes and treatment of bad habits, orthodontic tooth movements and forces, corrective orthodontic treatment, functional and fixed orthodontic treatment, temporomandibular joint and dental relationships, adult orthodontics, the importance of consolidating treatment, model analysis, implementation appliances on case Orthodontic terms of clinical and radiographic evaluation Dental and skeletal disorders and treatment Different treatment approaches based on skeletal changes and growth phase may occur with growth and development Protective, indications and contraindications of the stopper and corrective orthodontic treatment

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Orthodontic Force Sources, Orthodontic Force Types and Features
2	Tooth movements and histology
3	Anchoring, anchor regions, anchoring classification
4	Orthodontic wires
5	Extraoral Force Applications
6	Protective and preventive orthodontic treatment
7	Moving Appliance
8	Functional treatments
9	Functional treatments
10	Myofunctional Orthodontic Treatment
11	Reinforcement and relapse
12	Sagittal direction anomalies and treatments (class I anomalies)
13	Sagittal direction anomalies and treatments (class Il anomalies)
14	Sagittal direction anomalies and treatments (class Ill anomalies)
15	Vertical Direction Anomalies and Treatment (Skeletal and Dental Open Bite) -I
16	Vertical Direction Anomalies and Treatment (Skeletal and Dental Open Bite) -Il
17	Transverse direction anomalies and treatment (cross-closing, laterythnia, medium line deviations) -I
18	Transverse direction anomalies and treatment (cross-closing, laterythnia, medium line deviations) -Il
19	Transverse direction anomalies and treatment (cross-closing, laterythnia, medium line deviations) -Ill
20	Orthodontic treatment of impacted teeth
21	Using mini screws for orthodontic treatment purposes
22	Orthodontic treatment in trauma cases
23	Fixed Orthodontic Treatment Techniques-I
24	Fixed Orthodontic Treatment Techniques-Il
25	Space-Saving Methods in Orthodontics
26	Cleft Lip and Palate: Etiology and Treatment-I
27	Cleft Lip and Palate: Etiology and Treatment-Il
28	Orthognathic Surgery-I
29	Orthognathic Surgery-Il
30	Distraction Osteogenesis
31	Multidisciplinary Orthodontic Approaches
32	Side Effects of Orthodontic Treatments and Solution Suggestions
33	Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Orthodontic Approaches