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Preclinical Course in Prosthetic Dentistry IV

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:22.09.2022 12:12:01
Study Course Information
Course Code:ZPK_025LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:Clinical MedicineTarget Audience:Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Linards Grieznis
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Prosthetic Dentistry
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:20 Dzirciema Street, zpkatrsu[pnkts]lv, LV-1007, +371 67456043
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)15Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes60
Total Contact Hours66
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Successfully completed study course Preclinical Course in Prosthetic Dentistry III (ZPK_020). Human anatomy, dental anatomy, histology, medical physics with biomaterials, general medical chemistry, English. After 6th semester: basic knowledge of cardiology, endodontics, periodontology and oral surgery, Radiology. Successfully completed previously completed all study courses.
Objective:
To acquire knowledge and comprehension of types of dentures, biomechanics and biomaterials. To gain practical skills in clinical work practising on simulators.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Implants in prosthetic dentistry.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
2Evaluation and restoration of the endodontically treated teeth. Post & cores.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
3Basic principles of treatment planning.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
4Incisors, canine group of tooth preparation basic principles of the complete cast crowns and metal-ceramics. Temporary crowns. Teeth preparation in a virtual environment.Classes1.00other
5Premolars, the group molar tooth preparation basic principles of the complete cast crowns and metal-ceramics. Temporary crowns. Teeth grinding in a virtual environment.Classes1.00other
6Principles of implant-supported prostheses manufacturing. Alginate impressions of the custom tray.Classes1.00other
7Custom tray fabrication technique. Open and closed impression methods comparison.Classes1.00other
8Silicone impression methodology for open and closed methods of implant-based fixed dental prosthetics.Classes1.00other
9Silicone impression methodology for open and closed methods of implant-based removable dentures. Colloquium.Classes1.00other
10Cast Post-and-Core fabrication methods for single rooted tooth.Classes1.00other
11Cast Post-and-Core fabrication methods for multi rooted tooth.Classes1.00other
12Temporary crown and temporary post & core.Classes1.00other
13Post-and-Core production by indirect methods. Impression methodology. Colloquium.Classes1.00other
14Combined dental prosthesis design. Alginate impressions and wax rims (on solid basis) manufacturing.Classes1.00other
15Occlusion detection methodology for combined dental prosthetics, artificial teeth arrangement principles.Classes1.00other
16The abutment teeth preparation methodology for combined dental prosthetics.Classes1.00other
17The supporting teeth preparation methodology for combined dental prosthetics. Temporary crowns.Classes1.00other
18Clinical-laboratory steps for the removable dental prosthetics. Colloquium.Classes1.00other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Within the framework of individual work the students are able to improve their manual skills practising on virtual dental simulators and, at specified times, make certain types of procedures in preclinic, preparing for the planned lesson. According to the list on e-studies: acquire theory and read recommended publications, comprehension of content will be controlled by e-tests during the lessons.
Assessment Criteria:
For the entire period – active participation in practical classes. Assessment for every manipulation carried out during practical classes and e-test on theoretical questions. colloquiums – evaluation theory questions on themes acquired during the semester.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Upon successful completion of the study course the students will be able to describe stages of treatment, technologies and materials applied for treatment, instruments used in prosthetics, making removable and non-removable dentures. The students will be able to create a simple prosthetic treatment plan.
Skills:Upon successful completion of the study course the students will be able to perform the following manipulations: tooth preparation according to the principles of biomechanics, making provisional crowns, taking impressions of all types of dentures, post and core modelling, bite registration, fitting the framework of crowns and cast dentures, trying of dentures, denture adjustments, cementing crowns and fixed partial dentures as well as simple treatment plan presentation and drawing design of prosthesis.
Competencies:Upon successful completion of the study course the students will be able to justify necessity of manipulations, selection of instruments and materials as well as to critically evaluate their own failures and treatment related risks.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Dental Materials. Properties and Manipulations. J.M. Powers. Mosby, 2016
Additional Reading
1Herbert T. Shillingburg. Fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics. 4th Edition. Quintessence Publishing, 2012