Courses: OD3PRO-K4 Prosthetics - Autumn 2022

Credits

7.0

Teaching semester

7th semester

Objectives and Content

Prosthetics is the science of artificial indirect replacement of lost or missing oral tissues, primarily teeth. The clinical course is based on the introduction presented in the preclinical course and includes theoretical and clinical introduction to the simpler forms of prosthetic patient care.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Candidates shall be able to explain

Concepts in prosthetics
Dental technical manufacturing methods related to prosthetic treatment
Epidemiological data in relation to tooth loss and prosthetic treatment
Life expectancy data for various types of prosthetic treatment and factors affecting these
The principles governing occlusion and articulation for fixed and removable prostheses
Treatment planning for the manufacture of fixed and removable prostheses
Appropriate materials and necessary pre-prosthetic treatment
Aesthetics, including choice of shape and colour of prosthetic restorations
Adverse effects of prosthetic treatment
Preparation, impression and jaw registration, design, adjusting and cementing of fixed prostheses
Post and core fixation of prostheses
Preparation and fixation of temporary restorations
Maintenance phase and hygiene programs for patients with fixed and removable prostheses
Impression, jaw registration, design, adjusting, insertion and post-treatment of removable dentures

Skills

The candidate should be able to assess the need, plan, evaluate the prognosis, implement and plan the maintenance phase related to basic treatment with inlays, crowns, small bridges, removable partial dentures with cast metal framework, and tissue supported acrylic removable partial dentures and removable complete dentures.

General competences

The candidate shall develop skills that imply

High quality standards for technical accuracy, documentation of case assessments and completed treatment and recommended handling of materials
Critical self-evaluation of completed treatment and treatment plans
Willingness to cooperate with health personnel and any others that participate in treatment
Recognition of the need to maintain and renew knowledge within the field of prosthodontics (life-long learning)
Consider own professional limitations.

Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching

Integrated theoretical and practical clinical tuition that includes lectures, demonstrations, mandatory seminars / group meetings, theoretical tests and obligatory practice in the clinic. Students should treat their own patients with defined requirements for quantity and quality.

Grading Scale

A-F

Course Evaluation

Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.

Department

Department of clinical dentistry