FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES -I
- Course
- ORTO604 - FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES -I
- Department
- Orthodontics - English - PhD
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 4
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 4
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course aims to teach application of fixed orthodontic tratment, different treatment methods, properties of orthodontic braces and wires. Several types of orthodontic braces and their advantages and disadvantages will be stressed. Students will learn how to prepare tooth surface for bonding the braces and the tips for succesful bonding. They will place and position the braces first on orthodontic models and than on patients. The importance of correct positioning of the braces and direct and indirect bonding methods will be covered. Students will also learn applying molar bands when needed. Students will learn orthodontic pliers, cutters and other instruments and how to hold and when to use them. They will learn how to attach and change wires and different wire ligation techniques.
FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES -I
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Development of Fixed Orth.Treatment |
| Week 2 | Philosophy of fixed orth.treatment technics |
| Week 3 | Mechanics of fixed orth.treatment |
| Week 4 | Brackets, material and types |
| Week 5 | Bands, band-tube and features |
| Week 6 | Auxillary attachments |
| Week 7 | Arch wires and types |
| Week 8 | Settling of the braces on model |
| Week 9 | Line of occlusion and 1.order bends |
| Week 10 | 2nd order bends |
| Week 11 | 3rd order bends |
| Week 12 | S.Edgewise and Str.wire brackets |
| Week 13 | Orthodontic Pliers |
| Week 14 | Materials of Bonding |
| Week 15 | Bonding of attachments |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1.Straight Wire Technique, The Concept and Application; L.F.Andrews L.A 1989
- 02 2.Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, J.A.McNamara, W.L.Brudon, V.G.Kokich, 2nd.ed.Needham Press 2001
- 03 3.Ortodontik Tedavi Prensipleri, M.Ülgen, Ankara Üniversitesi Yayınları 1983
- 04 4.Contemporary Orthodontics, W.R.Proffit, W.U.Fields, B.E.Larson,D.M.Sarver 6th ed.elseiver 2018
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