Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
This is a two-semester multidisciplinary course intended to provide the student competency in dental embryology, orofacial growth and development and developmental anomalies related with orofacial soft and hard tissues.
Course Content:
In this course, prenatal growth of soft tissue, cleft lip and palate, prenatal growth of hard tissue, prenatal formation of cranium, main principles of development of bony tissues, postnatal growth of maxilla-mandibular complex, important points of face development, tooth embryology, tooth eruption and related theories, changes of alveolar bone and dental mucosa while tooth eruption, eruption of permanent teeth and physiological root resorption of primary teeth, abnormalities of root resorption of primary teeth, eruption times of primary and permanent teeth, early and delayed eruption of primary and permanent teeth, classification and etiology of developmental abnormalities of teeth will be discussed.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods:
A:Written exam, B: Multiple choice , C:Filing the blank D:False and true, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contribution of course activities H:Homework
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program learning outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Being able to describe the processes in craniofacial embryology and discuss normal and abnormal somatic and craniofacial growth | 1-3, 6-12, 15 | 1,2,3,8 | A,B,C |
| 2) Being able to describe how growth impacts on the development of the face, occlusion and dental arches. | 1-3, 6-12, 15 | 1,2,3,8 | A,B,C |
| 3) Being able to describe and recognize normal and abnormal dental/occlusal/facial development. | 1-3, 6-12, 15 | 1,2,3,8 | A,B,C |
| 4) Being able to perform thorough and accurate diagnosis on the developmental abnormalities. | 1-3, 6-12, 15 | 1,2,3,8 | A,B,C |
| 5) Being able to internalize of the normal and abnormal development of primary and permanent teeth. | 1-3, 6-12, 15 | 1,2,3,8 | A,B,C |
| 6) Being able to evaluate the pediatric dental patient in consideration for their expected growth and development. | 1-3, 6-12, 15 | 1,2,3,8 | A,B,C |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT (5.SEMESTER) (Theoretical) | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction
Prenatal Development:
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Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 2 |
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Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 3 |
Cleft lip and palate
Formation mechanism Etiology Classification |
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 4 |
Cleft lip and palate
Orthodontic approach in newborn Primary treatment steps (first year) |
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 5 |
Prenatal development:
B)Development of hard tissue 1- Endochondral ossification 2- Membranous ossification 3- Growth centers of the bone and their functions 4- Epiphyseal plaque and epiphyseal cartilage 5- Sutures |
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 6 |
6- Synchondrosis
7- Growth activity on bone surface 8- Activity of growth centers taking role at the growth of jaw bones 9- Cartilage of the condyles 10- Periodontal membrane 11- Processus alveolaris |
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 7 |
A) Prenatal formation of cranium
1- Formation of chondrocranium 2- Meckel cartilage 3- Prenatal development of cranial base 4- Prenatal development of cranium 5- Prenatal development of maxilla 6- Prenatal development of mandibula |
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 8 |
B) Postnatal formation of cranium
1- Postnatal development of cranial base 2- Postnatal development of cranium |
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 9 | The main principles of development of bony tissues | Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 10 | Postnatal growth of maxillary complex | Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 11 | Postnatal growth of mandibular complex | Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 12 | Tooth embryology | Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 13 | Tooth eruption and related theories | Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
| 14 | The changes of alveolar bone and dental mucosa while tooth eruption | Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
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| Additional Resources |
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Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Contemporary literature. |
| Assignments | Shareable. |
| Exams | Not shareable. |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Midterm Exam | 2 | 50% |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50% |
| Total | 100% | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 1 | 50% |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 1 | 50% |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Adopting a lifelong learning concept, making necessary planning and practice for continuous professional development. | X | |||||
| 2 | Planning and managing teamwork in the practice, taking into consideration patient safety and clinical risk management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Applying ethical principles in all patients and using ethical decision making principles in solving ethical issues. | X | |||||
| 6 | Using the necessary anamnesis, examination and auxiliary diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of oral and dental diseases and interpreting the relationship between the general health status of the patient and planning of dental treatments. | X | |||||
| 7 | Making a comprehensive treatment planning that includes all preventive measures by taking the protection and maintenance of health as a priority in all dental practices. | X | |||||
| 8 | Planning alternative treatment options and make a collaborative decision with the patient about final treatment planning by informing about the advantages and disadvantages of the plans. | X | |||||
| 9 | Integrating basic medical sciences in clinical sciences and using this information in all procedures of the patient. | X | |||||
| 10 | Making a treatment planning by taking oral health risks of the patient into consideration and referring to a specialist in cases beyond one’s area of expertise. | X | |||||
| 11 | Performing first step health services of the patient with maximum psychomotor skills and using the principles of evidence based dentistry. | X | |||||
| 12 | Establishing communication with pediatric patients considering the stages of mental development and provision of behavioral management. | X | |||||
| 15 | Following international literature, evaluating publications critically and integration of research results and evidence based dentistry during practice. | X | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 28x Total course hours) | 28 | 2 | 56 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterm Exams | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Homework | |||
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Work Load | 60 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 2.4 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2 | ||