Information Package / Course Catalogue
Maxıllofacıal Surgery
Course Code: DHF507
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

To give general information about orofacial pain,temporomandibular joint disorders and treatment, treatment of developmental orofacial region diseases, cleft lip and palate and its treatment, sleep apnea and treatment modalities, ortognatic surgery requiring professional skills and knowledge, how to consultate with specialists if necessary.

Course Content

Orofacial pain, Temporomandibular Disorders and Treatments, Oral Development Disorders and Treatments, Cleft Lip and Palate and Treatments, Sleep Apnea syndrome and Treatment Approaches, Orthognatic Surgery

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zeynep Büşra GÜR
Learning Outcomes
1.To have approaches about diagnosis,treatments and prevention about mouth,toot and tooth-like tissues,jaw and periodontal diseases.
2.To take medical history from patients or the relatives and examines the mouth,toot and tooth-like,jaw and periodontal tissues.
3.To discribe the health problems and trauma about the mouth,toot and tooth-like,jaw and periodontal tissues,to analyze and comment about symptoms,to take informed consent,applies basic diagnostic test and attemptions and consultates if needed.
4.To diagnose via evaluation of verification,clinical examination and medical history.
5.To make a treatment plan with the participation of patient and/or the relatives , to refer patient to specialist if further and complicated surgery is needed.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Okeson JP.1996; Orofacial Pain. Guidelines for Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management. Quintessence Publishing Co Inc, Illinois.
2.2. Zarb GA, Carlsson GE, Sessle BJ, Mohl ND. 1994; Temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscle disorders. Munksgaard,Copenhagen
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Dentofacial deformities and treatment
Week 2 - Theoretical
Dentofacial deformities and treatment
Week 3 - Theoretical
Dentofacial deformities and treatment
Week 4 - Theoretical
Syndromes associated with maxillofacial region
Week 5 - Theoretical
Syndromes associated with maxillofacial region
Week 6 - Theoretical
Distraction osteogenesis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cleft lip and palate and treatment
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cleft lip and palate and treatment (midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cleft lip and palate and treatment
Week 10 - Theoretical
Maxillofacial tumor surgery
Week 11 - Theoretical
TMJ Surgery
Week 12 - Theoretical
Lokal and regional flap tecniques used in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sleep apnea and treatment techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical
İmplant applicaions in maxillofacial region
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment1022
Midterm Examination1044
Final Examination1145
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)25
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-8
OÇ-1
4
1
1
1
4
5
2
OÇ-2
4
1
1
1
5
2
1
3
OÇ-3
5
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
OÇ-4
4
1
3
1
5
2
1
3
OÇ-5
4
1
2
1
5
2
1
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026