Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : TIP023 |
| 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 | : 2 |
The main goal of this course is to provide a scientific foundation for understanding the applications of biophysics in dentistry. It aims to help students comprehend how biophysical concepts are integrated into diagnosis, treatment, and technology in dentistry. Biophysics is an interdisciplinary field that explains the functioning of biological systems through physical principles. Students will gain insights into how physical concepts interact with living systems.
This course teaches the fundamentals of biophysical principles in dentistry. Topics begin with the structure of cell membranes and macromolecules, substance transport, ion channel kinetics, and action potential formation, followed by clinical applications such as local anesthesia and tissue permeability. Within radiation biophysics, biological effects of radiological imaging techniques and protective measures are discussed. The effects of electromagnetic waves and lasers on tissues, as well as their clinical uses, are explained. The role of ultrasound technology in dentistry is examined along with the working principles of devices. Lastly, modern technologies in dentistry are introduced through the use of artificial intelligence in imaging, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
| Lec. Mehran AKSEL |
| 1. | Defines biophysics, explains its basic principles, and understands its relation to dentistry. |
| 2. | Interprets the behavior of atoms and molecules in biological systems biophysically and explains the properties of macromolecules like proteins and lipids. |
| 3. | Analyzes the structure and function of the cell membrane and mechanisms of substance transport across the membrane. |
| 4. | Explains the mechanisms of resting membrane potential, graded potential, and action potential; describes synaptic transmission, receptor functions, and sensation processes. |
| 5. | Evaluates the interactions and possible effects of electromagnetic waves on biological systems. |
| 6. | Understands the physical principles of radiological imaging, piezoelectric effects, ultrasound wave formation, and laser physics; explains their use and biological effects in dentistry. |
| 7. | Follows biophysical applications in dentistry; integrates biophysical knowledge into clinical practice; comprehends the importance of scientific thinking, problem solving, and keeping up with technological developments. |
| 8. | Defines artificial intelligence in health, analyzes its integration with biophysical data and usage examples in dentistry. |
| 1. | Biophysics Textbook, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa, Yılmaz Kitabevi, 2010 |
| 2. | Principles of Biochemistry, Lehninger, 2016 |
| 3. | Biophysics, Prof. Dr. Ferit Pehlivan, Pelikan Publishing, Ankara, 2021 |
| 4. | Neurobiophysics, Prof. Dr. Ferhan Esen & Prof. Dr. Hamza Esen, Palme Publishing, 2016 |
| 5. | Medical Physiology, Guyton and Hall, 14th Edition, 2017 |
| 6. | Biophysics for Dentists and Dental Students, Murat Aydın, Neyir Printing, Ankara, 2018 |
| 7. | Artificial Intelligence in Health Sciences, Ahmet Rıza Şahin, Kamil Doğan, Süleyman Sivri, Akademisyen Publishing, 2020 |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 28 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 48 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | |
OÇ-1 | 3 | |||||||
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OÇ-3 | 5 | |||||||
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OÇ-5 | 5 | |||||||
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OÇ-7 | 4 | |||||||
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