Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : TIP037 |
| 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 |
This course aims to provide dental students with a comprehensive understanding of the physiology of the stomatognathic system. It focuses on key functions such as mastication, swallowing, taste, smell, muscle activity, and temporomandibular joint dynamics within the orofacial region. The course also emphasizes the clinical relevance of these physiological processes in diagnosis and treatment planning in dental practice.
This course covers the physiological foundations of the stomatognathic system, including the structure and function of muscles, joints, and sensory pathways involved in oral and facial activities. It provides a detailed examination of essential motor and sensory functions such as mastication, swallowing, sucking, taste, and smell, as well as the physiology and dysfunctions of the temporomandibular joint. Clinical conditions including bruxism, snoring, sleep apnea, and orofacial pain are also analyzed in the context of sleep physiology and neuromuscular control. The course emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge into clinical practice through case-based discussions, fostering students’ diagnostic reasoning and treatment planning skills in dentistry.
| Prof. Mine GEÇGELEN CESUR |
| 1. | Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the stomatognathic system, distinguishing between the structural and functional properties of skeletal and masticatory muscles, including various muscle contraction types. |
| 2. | Identify the physiology, disorders, and functional impairments of the temporomandibular joint and associated muscles; evaluate clinical signs such as limited mouth opening, pain, and joint sounds. |
| 3. | Understand the physiology of swallowing, mastication, sucking, and sleep, including their neural control mechanisms and age-related changes. |
| 4. | Describe the physiology of taste and smell, and interpret the importance of these senses and influencing factors in clinical patient–clinician interactions. |
| 5. | Recognize the mechanisms of orofacial and referred pain, sleep disorders (snoring, sleep apnea), and common conditions such as teeth clenching/grinding; apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice through case presentations. |
| 1. | Bordoni, B. & Varacallo, M. (2023). Anatomy, Head and Neck, Temporomandibular Joint. In StatPearls. |
| 2. | Wu, Y., Lan, Y., Mao, J., Shen, J., Kang, T. & Xie, Z. (2023). The interaction between the nervous system and the stomatognathic system: from development to diseases. International Journal of Oral Science. |
| 3. | Tomaka, A. A., Luchowski, L., Pojda, D., Tarnawski, M. & Domino, K. (2019). The dynamics of the stomatognathic system from 4D multimodal data. In [Conference/Book Chapter]. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 25 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 4 | ||||||
OÇ-3 | ||||||||
OÇ-4 | 2 | 4 | ||||||
OÇ-5 | ||||||||