212 SDS Introduction to Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics and Occlusio

COURSE NO.                 :        SDS 212

COURSE TITLE              :        Introduction to Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics and Occlusion

CREDIT HOURS                 :           Two (2)                     

CREDIT UNITS                   :           1 Lecture + 1 Clinical Simulation

LEVEL                                   :           Second Year (SecondSemester)

CONTACT HOURS                        :           1 Lecture                              =          One Hour

                                                            1 Clinical Simulation          =          Three Hours

                                                            Total --------------------------     =          Four Hours

 

PRE-REQUISITE COURSE:         None

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

            Prosthodontics is an essential component of the curriculum and is concerned with the maintenance of patient health and the restoration of oral function, comfort and appearance, through the replacement of teeth and contiguous structures with artificial substitutes.

This course is the students’ first preclinical course in the field of prosthodontics. The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to the basic definitions, knowledge, principles and techniques that are related to the four major branches of prosthodontics (removable, fixed, & implant prosthodontics and dental occlusion). Thus, this course will assist the students to acquire the mandatory basic knowledge before they are exposed to more in-depth courses. Additionally, the course attempts to mirror briefly the various clinical and laboratory prosthodontics steps being performed on partially and completely edentulous patients.  This course is comprised of series of lectures and laboratory exercises with no clinical sessions. The course is provided to the second year undergraduate dental students on their second semester.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

An overall objective of this course is to ensure that students possess the basic knowledge and skills which will prepare them for the subsequent advanced prosthodontic courses. Additionally, upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:

1. Define the various major terminologies related to prosthodontics.
2. List the indications and contraindications for each discipline of prosthodontics (fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics).
3. Name and describe the major components of fixed, removable and implant prosthodontic appliances.
4. Describe the various diagnostic methods which are normally utilized prior to prosthodontic treatment.
5. Define and list the major components of “face-bow” and “articulators”.
6. Describe the purpose of using “face-bow” and “articulators”.
7. Understand and define the major terminologies related to maxillomandibular relations.
8. Describe basic TMJ anatomy, rotational and translatory mandibular movements.
9. Understand the basic differences between “static” and “dynamic” occlusion.

COURSE TOPICS:

1. Introduction to Prosthodontics
2. Divisions of Prosthodontics
3. Introduction to Diagnosis in Prosthodontics
4. Introduction to Fixed Prosthodontics
5. Introduction to Removable Prosthodontics. Part I. Removable Partial Dentures
6. Introduction to Removable Prosthodontics. Part II. Complete Dentures
7. Introduction to Implant Prosthodontics
8. Introduction to occlusion
9. Introduction to Articulators
10. Introduction to Mandibular Movements ( I ).
11. Introduction to Mandibular Movements ( II ).
12. Concepts of Occlusion

 

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:

Ü    Didactic:

• Lectures
• Continuous assessment/written examination
• Final didactic written examination

Ü    Clinical simulation exercises:

• Weekly laboratory exercises
• Weekly practical assessment

COURSE REQUIREMENT:

Successful completion of this course will require:

 

1. 75% attendance is mandatory for lectures and practical sessions.

1. Clinical simulation exercise must be completed and submitted for evaluation on timely manner. The full 20% of the course grade will be awarded to a student only after successful completion of all the projects. Late submission of a clinical simulation exercise will receive Less Marks.

 

1. A passing grade for this course is minimum 60%. Therefore, each student must achieve the passing grade for each components of the course (i.g. didactic 60% and preclinical simulation exercises 60%).

 

COURSE EVALUATION:

 Type of Test                                                                    Grades

Continuous Assessment:                                                   60%

 Mid-term Writen Exam                                                           20%

Quizes & Assignment                                                             10%                           

Laboratory Weekly Assessment                                             20%

Practical Spot Exam                                                               10%

Final Examination                                                                 40%

Total ------------------------------------------------------------          100%

 

COURSE PROTOCOL: 

1. ATTENDANCE. 

• Attendance to the didactic lectures and patient simulation exercises are mandatory and of primary importance.
• Being 5 minutes late for a lecture and 15 minutes for a patient simulation exercise will also be considered an absence.
• 25% of a student absence will prevent him from performing the final didactic and patient simulation exercises examinations  
•   Nonperforming and/or completion of a laboratory exercise as a result of unexcused absences will receive a “0” grade.

1. EXAMINATION.   

• There will be a mid-term didactic exam. 
• There will be a practical spot exam.
• There will be a final didactic exam. 

REFERENCE:

Textbook:

Rosensteil. Land. Fujimoto. Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics. 4^th Ed. Mosby Inc. 2006.

Supplementary references:

• M. AM. Hassaballa, YF Talic: Principles of Complete Denture Prosthodontics. 1^st Ed. 2004

• RD Phoenix, DR Cagna, and CF DeFreest. Stewart’s Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics. 3^rd Ed. Quintessence Publishing Co. 2003.

• Handouts by different lecturers.