At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gaining the ability to diagnose the congenital or acquired deformities, traumas and pathologies 2) Comprehension of the maxillofacial anatomy and advanced radiographic techniques 3) Comprehension of the advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical principles, indications, contraindications and the complications 4) Learning the oral and maxillofacial area infections and administering the proper antibiotics 5) Learning the intra operative and postoperative complications of the oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures 6) Comprehension of the local anesthetic administration, dose adjustments, toxicities, local and systemic complications as well as the emergency treatment protocals 7) Learning the treatment approaches to the geriatric patients 8) Having information about the acute cases, maxillofacial traumas and emergencies and their treatment approaches
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
To explain fundamental principle and contemporary diagnostic and treatment methods in maxillofacial surgery
Comprehension of the basic principles of oral and maxillofacial area, surgical approach, current diagnosis and treatment modalities. Determining the proper diagnosis and treatment methods of the maxillofacial area traumas and pathologies using advanced radiographical methods. Gaining the ability to diagnose the Temporomandibular joint traumas and pathologies. Having information about the acute cases, maxillofacial traumas and emergencies and their treatment approaches
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Temporomandibular Joint Anatomy
2nd Week
Nerve injuries
3rd Week
Temporomandibular Joint Anatomy
4th Week
Orthognathic surgery
5th Week
Orofacial Pain
6th Week
Medical conditions of the geriatric patients
7th Week
Laser and Piezosurgery
8th Week
Cryotherapy, radiofrequency ve electrocoagulation
9th Week
Stomatitis
10th Week
Advanced imaging techniques
11th Week
Midterm Exam
12th Week
Complications in handicapped and geriatric patients
13th Week
Antibiotic choice and prescription
14th Week
Temporomandibular Joint Surgery
15th Week
Trauma
16th Week
Local anesthesia and emergencies
17th Week
Surgical anatomy
18th Week
Maxillofacial surgical principles
19th Week
Orthognathic surgery
20th Week
Inflammatory joint diseases
21th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. James R. Hupp, Edward Ellis III, Myron R. Tucker, Contemporary oral and maxillofacial surgery 5th ed. Mosby Elsevier, 2008. 2. Brad Neville, Douglas D. Damm, Carl M. Allen, Jerry Bouquot, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 3rd Edition, Saunders co, 2009 3. Periodicals
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
60
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
9
1
9
Course hours
19
1
19
Preparation for Midterm exam
9
1
9
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Total Workload
39
Total Workload / 30
1,3
ECTS Credits of the Course
1
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)