Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
DİŞ431201421JAW MOVEMENTS AND OCCLUSIONCompulsory472
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Evaluating of the TMJ movements and occlusion
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Ahmet Serkan KÜÇÜKEKENCİ, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Recep TÜRKEN
Learning Outcomes
1Should know TMJ movement and occlusion
2should know TMJ mechanics
3should evaluate oclusal morphology
4Should know clinical applications and should work on artıculators
5should explain occlusion types and criters
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The functional anatomy of masticatory system, The occlusion and alignment of teeth, the relation of upper and lower dental arches, The mechanics of the TMJ movements, Types and criterias of the occlusion, Types of occlusal planning, Evaluating of occlusal morfology.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Functional anatomy of masticatory system ( skeletal structure) Week 12 Deterministics of occlusal morphology Mid-term exam Types of occlusal plans Functional waxing at tubercle-fossa Functional waxing at tubercle-marginal edge
2Functional anatomy of masticatory system (ligaments, masticatory muscles)
3Major functions of masticatory systems
4Occlusion and composition of tooth
5Dynamics of Occlusion
6Mechanic of mandibular movement
7Articulation Laws
8Types of occlusion forces, normal and optimum occlusion
9Chewing, swallowing and speech
10Chewing, swallowing and speech
11Optimum functional occlusion criteria for TMJ and teeth
12Deterministics of occlusal morphology
13Functional occlusal morphology techniques
14Current articulators and face-bow
15Clinical examination and diagnosis of TMD
16Treatment options of TMD
Recommended or Required Reading
Yavuzyılmaz H.,2001;Diş Morfolojisi Fizyolojisi ve Oklüzyon. 4. Basım. THK Basım Evi, Ankara. Okeson JP.,1989;Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion 2 nd ed. The CV Mosby Co. St Louis.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures16116
Self Study16116
Individual Study for Mid term Examination166
Individual Study for Final Examination11212
Reading818
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)60
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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