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| Unit | FACULTY OF DENTISTRY |
| DENTISTRY PR. | |
| Code | DEN304 |
| Name | Special Applications in Restorative Dentistry |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sevde Gül BATMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce current, esthetic and specialized applications in restorative dentistry; to develop students' skills in clinical decision making, material selection and application of advanced restorative techniques.
Course Content
The aim of this course is to provide information about advanced clinical approaches, digital applications and special materials in restorative dentistry; and to provide students with the ability to plan treatment considering aesthetic, functional and biological requirements.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Heymann HO, Swift EJ, Ritter AV. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 7th Ed. Roulet JF, Degrange M. Adhesive Restoration: Principles and Practice, Quintessence.
Notes
an Meerbeek B et al. Adhesive Dentistry: Basic Science to Clinical Applications
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Selects restorative materials and techniques appropriate to patient needs. |
| LO02 | Describes current and specific practices in restorative dentistry. |
| LO03 | Plans direct and indirect restorative approaches for aesthetic expectations. |
| LO04 | Applies office and home type whitening protocols according to clinical requirements. |
| LO05 | Provides clinical solutions for dental traumas and aesthetic problems. |
| LO06 | Integrates CAD/CAM technologies and digital workflows into restorative planning. |
| LO07 | Evaluates restoration failures and decides on repair or reconstruction. |
| LO08 | Reflects the acquired knowledge and skills into clinical practice within the framework of evidence-based dentistry. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | As a dentist, identifies the fundamental and current knowledge required in clinical and health sciences relevant to the profession. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the normal structure, function, development, and interactions of oral, dental, and maxillofacial formations throughout all stages of human life. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the essential preventive dentistry methods meticulously aimed at preventing diseases related to the oral, dental, and maxillofacial system. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Associates the differential diagnoses of oral, dental, and maxillofacial diseases with systemic diseases, and manages referral and/or treatment processes when necessary. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Adopts a holistic approach to patient care, planning collaborative processes with colleagues and experts in the field. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Defines first aid and basic life support in dental emergencies requiring medical intervention, lists the necessary intervention steps, and plans the related process. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Lists methods for protecting and preventing oral and dental health directed at individuals, families, and communities; participates in related activities as an individual or team member; and conducts consulting and supervision. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Facilitates the participation of subordinates in developmental and educational activities and manages these activities when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Accesses professional knowledge and analyzes it using critical thinking skills; identifies learning needs and resources related to the practice of medicine. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops a positive attitude and behavior towards lifelong learning, and embraces the universal conditions required by the medical profession. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Effectively communicates with patients and their families, colleagues, and other segments of the community. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Organizes and implements projects and activities for the social environment in which they live, with a sense of social responsibility. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Utilizes medical informatics and communication technologies, along with computer software, at the level required by their field. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows developments and communicates with colleagues in their field using a foreign language at a minimum of B1 general level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Adopts basic health legislation and regulations concerning individual rights and responsibilities, as well as ethical guidelines. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Exhibits sensitivity and takes responsibility in matters of individual and public health, environmental protection, and occupational safety. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course and Clinical Application Framework | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Principles of Minimally Invasive Restorations | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | In-office Bleaching Techniques | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | At-home Bleaching Techniques | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Microabrasion and Macroabrasion in Enamel Defects | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Diastema Closure Techniques | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Composite Veneers: Indications and Techniques | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Laminate Veneers: Preparation and Cementation Protocols | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | CAD/CAM Systems and Digital Workflow in Restorative Dentistry | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Fiber Post and Core Systems | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Causes of Restoration Failures and Repair Strategies | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Restorative Management of Dental Trauma | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Tooth Shade Selection and Layering Strategies | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | General Review and Feedback Session | Studying the relevant subject from textbooks and source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 72 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,88 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||