Information Package / Course Catalogue
Tmj Movement and Occlusıon
Course Code: DHF503
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 1
Objectives of the Course

Evaluating of the TMJ movements and occlusion

Course Content

he 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.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Selin YEŞİLTEPE
Assoc. Prof. Yazgı AY ÜNÜVAR
Assoc. Prof. Yener OKUTAN
Lec. Ömer URANBEY
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn of the TMJ movements and occlusion.
2.To have information TME disorders clinical applications.
3.To describe the mechanics of the TMJ movements
4.To evaluate of occlusal morfology.
5.To study with articulators.
6.Explain the types and criterias of the occlusion.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yavuzyılmaz H.,2001;Diş Morfolojisi Fizyolojisi ve Oklüzyon. 4. Basım. THK Basım Evi, Ankara.
2.Okeson JP.,1989;Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion 2 nd ed. The CV Mosby Co. St Louis.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
TMJ anatomy
Week 2 - Theoretical
TMJ anatomy
Week 3 - Theoretical
TMJ radioanatomy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Radiograph selection in TMJ diseases
Week 5 - Theoretical
Radiograph selection in TMJ diseases
Week 6 - Theoretical
Clinical and radiological findings in TMJ patients
Week 7 - Theoretical
TMJ findings of systemic diseases
Week 8 - Theoretical
Prosthetic approaches and occlusal splint treatment in TMJ disorders (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Types of occlusion and criteria for optimal functional occlusion
Week 10 - Theoretical
Functional occlusal morphology and types of occlusal relationships
Week 11 - Theoretical
Control factors of mandibular movements and occlusal morphology
Week 12 - Theoretical
TMJ dysfunctions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Treatment of TMJ dysfunctions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Conservative treatment approaches in TMJ disc functions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)25
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes