Information Package / Course Catalogue
Orthodontics II
Course Code: DHF407
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach assessment of orthodontic treatment need and use of orthodontic diagnosis material; to teach preventive,interceptive and corrective orthodontic treatment principles.

Course Content

Using of orthodontic diagnosis material and treatment planning,using of cephalometry in treatment planning, growth stages and orthodontic interventions, early treatment of cleft palate patients, interceptive orthodontic approaches, preventive orthodontic approaches, etiology of oral habits and treatments, orthodontic tooth movement and forces, corrective orthodontic approaches, fixed and functional treatments, tme structures and relationships with orthodontics, adult orthodontics, importance of retention phase, cast analyses, appliance application in a case

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Yazgı AY ÜNÜVAR
Prof. Mine GEÇGELEN CESUR
Learning Outcomes
1.Detect malocclusion by using orthodontic diagnosis materials.
2.Design removable appliances for simple orthodontic problems.
3.Know enough information about preventive and interceptive orthodontics treatment.
4.Know enough information about retention after orthodontic treatment.
5.Explain of the semptoms of orthodontic malocclusion
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ülgen, M. 2000; ORTODONTİ Anomaliler, Sefalometri, Etioloji, Büyüme ve Gelişim, Tanı, Yeditepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, Sayı 2, İstanbul
2.Ülgen M. 2003; Ortodontik tedavi prensipleri, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi, Ankara
3.Graber T.M and Swain BF. 1985; Orthodontics Current Principles and Techniques, The C.V Mosby Co. USA
4.Graber T.M Vanorsdall R, Vig K. 2005; Orthodontics Current Principles and Techniques, The C.V Mosby Co. USA
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Orthodontic Anomalies
Week 2 - Theoretical
Preventive and interceptive orthodontics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Tooth eruption guidance
Week 4 - Theoretical
Craniofacial anomalies
Week 5 - Theoretical
Etiology of orthodontic anomalies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Respiratory dysfunctions and their orthodontic importance
Week 7 - Theoretical
Functional anomalies
Week 8 - Theoretical
Functional jaw orthopedics (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Appliances that apply extra-oral force
Week 10 - Theoretical
Orthodontic tooth movements
Week 11 - Theoretical
Force sources and types and characteristics of orthodontic force
Week 12 - Theoretical
Anchor, anchor zones, anchor classification
Week 13 - Theoretical
Orthodontic wires, basic arch form
Week 14 - Theoretical
Fixed orthodontic treatment techniques
Week 15 - Theoretical
Treatment principles of Class I anomalies
Week 16 - Theoretical
Treatment principles of Class II anomalies
Week 17 - Theoretical
Treatment principles of Class III anomalies
Week 18 - Theoretical
Orthodontic treatment principles in open bite cases
Week 19 - Theoretical
Orthodontic treatment principles in deep bite cases
Week 20 - Theoretical
TMJ physiology and function, etiological factors playing a role in TMJ dysfunctions
Week 21 - Theoretical
TMJ dysfunctions, symptoms, diagnosis and orthodontic treatment methods
Week 22 - Theoretical
Orthodontic surgical treatment and distraction osteogenesis (Midterm Exam)
Week 23 - Theoretical
Transversal direction anomalies and treatment principles
Week 24 - Theoretical
Orthodontic applications in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)
Week 25 - Theoretical
Orthodontic treatment for cleft lip and palate
Week 26 - Theoretical
Orthodontic treatment of permanent missing teeth and impacted teeth
Week 27 - Theoretical
Orthodontic treatment in adults
Week 28 - Theoretical
Consolidation treatment and relapse
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination2%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory280256
Midterm Examination25112
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes