Information Package / Course Catalogue
Orthodontics (clinical) I
Course Code: DHF417
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 1
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Clinical applications of the given theorical orthodontic knowledge during third and fourth year

Course Content

Model analysis, cephalometric analysis, fabrication and application functional and removable appliances

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Observe and explain the orthodontic clinic workflow, patient admission, and clinical record-keeping system; comply with patient confidentiality, infection control, and ethical rules in the clinical setting.
2.Observe new-patient examination, history taking, extraoral/intraoral examination, and orthodontic diagnostic record taking (impressions, photographs, radiographs), and relate these stages to diagnostic reasoning.
3.Interpret the relationship between clinical findings and diagnosis/treatment decisions based on the observation of model analysis, cephalometric analysis, and treatment planning processes.
4.Observe the clinical application and activation stages of removable, functional, and fixed appliances (bracket bonding, archwire placement, control sessions, anchorage and auxiliaries), and relate the procedures to the relevant treatment principles.
5.Observe the clinical course of different malocclusion types (Class I/II/III, transverse anomalies) and special cases (impacted teeth, interdisciplinary, TMJ, adult, orthognathic-surgical), and the finishing, retention, and relapse processes, and evaluate cases comparatively pre/post treatment.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ülgen, M. 2000; ORTODONTİ Anomaliler, Sefalometri, Etioloji, Büyüme ve Gelişim, Tanı, Yeditepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, Sayı 2, İstanbul
2.Salzmann JA.1966; Practice of Orthodontics . J.B Lippincott Co. USA
3.Graber T.M and Neumann B. 1966; Removable Orthodontic Appliances. W.B Saunders Co. Philadelphia, USA
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction to the orthodontic clinic workflow, patient admission, and clinical observation rules.
Week 2 - Practice
Observation of new-patient examination and history taking.
Week 3 - Practice
Observation of extraoral and intraoral clinical examination.
Week 4 - Practice
Observation of orthodontic record taking (impressions, photographs, radiographs).
Week 5 - Practice
Observation of model analysis and evaluation of diagnostic records.
Week 6 - Practice
Observation of cephalometric analysis and the treatment planning process.
Week 7 - Practice
Observation of removable appliance application and patient compliance follow-up.
Week 8 - Practice
Observation of functional appliance application and activation.
Week 9 - Practice
Observation of bracket bonding in fixed orthodontic treatment.
Week 10 - Practice
Observation of archwire placement and ligation procedures.
Week 11 - Practice
Observation of periodic control sessions and wire activations.
Week 12 - Practice
Observation of anchorage applications and auxiliaries (elastics, etc.).
Week 13 - Practice
Observation of clinical follow-up of Class I cases.
Week 14 - Practice
Observation of clinical follow-up of Class II cases.
Week 15 - Practice
Observation of clinical follow-up of Class III cases.
Week 16 - Practice
Observation of transverse anomaly cases (crossbite, expansion).
Week 17 - Practice
Observation of extraoral appliance (headgear, facemask) applications.
Week 18 - Practice
Observation of impacted teeth and hypodontia cases.
Week 19 - Practice
Observation of interdisciplinary cases (periodontal, restorative collaboration).
Week 20 - Practice
Observation of clinical evaluation of patients with TMJ dysfunction.
Week 21 - Practice
Observation of clinical follow-up of adult orthodontic cases.
Week 22 - Practice
Observation of the preparation and follow-up of orthognathic-surgical cases.
Week 23 - Practice
Observation of debonding and treatment finishing procedures.
Week 24 - Practice
Observation of retention appliance application and follow-up.
Week 25 - Practice
Observation of relapse cases and re-treatment approaches.
Week 26 - Practice
Observation of orthodontic emergency management (broken wire, loose bracket, etc.).
Week 27 - Practice
Observation of pre/post comparative evaluation of completed cases.
Week 28 - Practice
Overall evaluation of cases observed during the term and clinical file completion.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Quiz2%20
Board Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice281156
Presentation 1617
Quiz2114
Final Examination1516
1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)77
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026