Course syllabus
1. Introduction, tooth loss and prosthetic appliances.
a. Course description, objectives and requirements.
b. The inter-relationship between SDS 441 and SDS 432.
c. Partial edentulism: natural history: categories and classification.
d. Patterns of tooth loss and its sequelae.
Reference: Prosthodontics. Principles and Management Strategies. Owall, Kayser and Carlsson, Chap. 3 pp. 35-48.
2. Introduction to prosthodontic epidemiology
a. Geographic and cultural variations and its influence on patient management.
b. Traditional practice, current developments and newer management strategies.
c. The shortened dental arch concept.
Reference: Prosthodontics. Principles and Management Strategies. Owall, Kayser and Carlsson, Chap. 2 pp. 21-34.
3. Pre-edentulism.
a. Definition and sequelae
b. Description of ‘preventive’ prosthodontics
c. Factors influencing management options
d. Transitional prostheses
e. Overdentures
f. Implants
Reference: Prosthodontics. Principles and Management Strategies. Owall, Kayser and Carlsson Chap. 4 pp. 49-64.
4. Attachements for overdentures
a. Indications and benefits
b. Magnets and stud attachments
c. Bar attachments, Hader and Dolder
d. Clinical and laboratory methods for attachment incorporation
Reference: Overdentures made easy Preiskel. Chap 5&6. pp. 81-137.
5. Attachments for RPD and segmented bridges
a. Classification of RPD attachments
b. Indications and contra-indications
c. Rigid and non-rigid connectors for fixed bridges
Reference: Precesion Attachements: Gareth Jenkins, Chap. 2&5 pp. 21-27 & 65-77.
6. Clinical aspects of occlusion
a. Diagnostic rationale.
b. Idealized parameters.
c. Variations from the norm.
d. Indicators of therapy.
e. Conformative vs. reorganized occlusal approachs.
Reference: A Textbook of Occlusion. Mohl, Zarb, Carlsson and Rugh pp. 57-69; 179-198
7. Tooth wear, diagnosis and management.
a. Etiology and treatment of occlusal tooth wear.
b. Management approaches.
Reference: Identification and Management of Tooth Wear. Johansson and Omar. Int. J. Prosth. (7): 6, 506-516, 1994
8. Dental Implants I
a. Introduction
b. Types of dental implants
c. Osseointegration concept
d. Brief overview of the surgical procedures
Reference: Osseointegration in Dentistry. Worthington, P, Lang, BR and LaVelle, WE. Chap. 1 & 5 pp 11-18 & 47-64.
9. Dental Implants II
a. Command for comprehensive treatment planning
b. Implant epidemiology, indications and benefits
c. Concept of case selection and clinical assessment
d. Medical Evaluation and surgical risks
Reference: Dental implants. Block, Kent and Guerara Chap. 3&8 pp 17-20 & 74-86.
10. Dental Implants III
a. Radiographic examination
b. Mounted casts and surgical stents
c. Prosthetic options
d. Answering the patient’s questions
Reference: Dental implants. Block, Kent and Guerara Chap. 5&8 pp 33-43 & 74-86.
11. Dental Implants IV
a. Prosthodontic aspects of osseointegration
b. Fixed implant-supported prosthesis
c. Removable implant-supported prosthesis
d. Maintenance and oral hygiene
Reference: Osseointegration in Dentistry. Worthington, P, Lang, BR and LaVelle, WE. Chap. 9 pp. 91-116.
12. Maxillofacial Prosthesis I
a. Introduction
b. Classification of congenital defects
c. Cleft lip & palate team
d. Sequence of treatment
Reference: Clinical Maxillofacial Prosthetics: Thomas Taylor. Maxillofacial Rehabilitation: Beumer, Curtis & Fritell. Chap. 7, pp. 292-310.
13. Maxillofacial Prosthesis II
a. Review on head and neck cancer
b. Acquired maxillary defects
c. Acquired mandibular defects
d. Radiation therapy
Reference: Clinical Maxillofacial Prosthetics: Thomas Taylor. Chap. 6,7&8, pp. 85-133.
14. Maxillofacial Prosthesis III
a. Classification of facial replacements
b. Facial moulage
c. Materials used in maxillofacial prosthetics
Reference: Clinical Maxillofacial Prosthetics: Thomas Taylor. Chap. 16, pp. 233-245.