DENTAL PROSTHETICS TECHNOLOGY (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
DPT1002	Introduction to Prosthodontics	Spring	1	8	5	11

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor FERRUH SEMİR SMAİL
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor FERRUH SEMİR SMAİL Instructor AYŞE CEYLAN İLHAN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜSEYİN EMİR YÜZBAŞIOĞLU
Course Objectives:	Prosthetic dental treatment; It means the repair of worn, malformed, damaged or lost teeth and support tissues with various artificial materials produced to improve or restore their function, phonation and aesthetic properties. In the Introduction to Prosthetic Dentistry course; Training is given on prosthetic treatment applications on patients, restorative materials, records taken on patients, obtaining diagnosis and working models, and laboratory production stages of restorations. In the theoretical courses, related topics are covered by making use of various books, literature and online resources, and various presentations are made to the students; In practical lessons, practical applications are carried out on the production of models suitable for dental anatomy, their mounting on the articulator by creating diagnostic and study models, and making patient-specific occlusal arrangements on the articulator.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. It is aimed to create diagnosis and study models on the measurements taken from the patient and to ensure their reinforcement.
2. Transporting the plaster models with the face arc to the articulator
3. Determination of protrusive and lateral condyle path with interocclusal recordings 4. Producing temporary restorations on prepared teeth
5. Preparing individual impression trays and base plates

Course Content

In the Introduction to Prosthetic Dentistry course; Training is given on prosthetic treatment applications on patients, restorative materials, records taken on patients, obtaining diagnosis and working models, and laboratory production stages of restorations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Fixed Prosthetic Dentistry	None
2)	Working Model in Fixed Prostheses	None
3)	Articulator Classification	None
4)	Face Arc Classification and Usage Area	None
5)	Articulator Records and History, Attachment of Plaster Models to the Articulator	None
6)	1. Midterm Exam
7)	Temporary Fixed Restorations	None
8)	Acrylic Trays and Base Plates	None
9)	Preparing a Model with Days	None
10)	Individual Tray Designs	None
11)	Leveling and Polishing Processes in Dentistry, Whitening Plate and Occlusal Splints	None
12)	2. Midterm Exam
13)	Wax-up, Mock-up and Silicone Index Preparation	None
14)	Over-Implant Restorations	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

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References:

• Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı. 2011, İşletmelerde Sabit Protez 1 Beceri Eğitimi, Diş Protez Alanı Modülleri.
• Senih Çalıkkocaoğlu. 2012, Dişsiz Hastaların Protetik Tedavisi: Klasik Tam Protezler, Quintessence Yayıncılık.
• Jeffrey P. Okeson. 2019, Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion 8th Edition, Mosby.
• Johnson T, Patrick DG, CW Stokes, DG Wildgoose, DJ Wood. 2015, Basics of Dental Technology, Wiley Blackwell.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Midterms	2	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	The basic structure of the human body, including head and neck region primarily forming organs and structures of systems to learn.	5
2)	Laboratory equipment and materials used in dental prostheses have knowledge about.	5
3)	The work carried out in the laboratories of dental prostheses and practical application can theoretically know.	5
4)	Basic computer knowledge as well as to the profession learns to use the software and hardware.	3
5)	Know the correct terminology for communication dentistry.	5
6)	The structure of the masticatory system used in prosthetic and orthodontic treatment can produce fixed and removable prostheses and appliances.	4
7)	Related to the use of dental laboratory equipment, maintenance and simple repairs when necessary.	4
8)	Knows and applies the necessary hygiene rules to protect herself/himself and other employees from cross infection in the laboratory.	4
9)	With dentists and other dental prosthetist can communicate effectively.	5
11)	Ethical principles and professional values embraced and apply them capable, professional liability, with the profession about the developments to follow and life-long learning and self-development as it champions, teamwork, within the team and provide services that communicate with people open to the dental prosthetist to be.	3
12)	Dental prosthesis technology, and with it all kinds of dental development and innovation in attempts to follow and implement them, self-confidence, national and international level to be respected dental prosthetist.	4
13)	Ethical principles and professional values embraced and apply them capable, professional liability, with the profession about the developments to follow and life-long learning and self-development as it champions, teamwork, within the team and provide services that communicate with people open to the dental prosthetist to be.	4
14)	Dental prosthesis with theoretical and practical knowledge about technology as dental prosthetist its own or in a team can produce all kinds of prosthetic apparatus.	5
15)	This service can open laboratory to produce its own as a profession in the public or private organization is able to perform.	5
16)	In line with developments in dentistry, science and technology, taking advantage of all sorts of doctors wants prosthetic and orthodontic apparatus can produce on its own.	4
17)	These appliances can repair the disorder. While these practices pay attention to universal values, ethical principles and responsibilities depend on the owner works as a dental prosthetist.	4