Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics - SDS 333

COURSE TITLE: Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics
 
CREDIT HOURS: 6 (2L+4P)
 
PREREQUISITES: 212 SDS & 213 RDS
 
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a one year course during the Third Year. It is an introductory course to Fixed Prosthodontics.  The course represents the orientation phase to the discipline of fixed prosthodontics (FP). It provides a structured framework for the students to learn the scientific basis and the fundamental principles of FP.
It prepares the student for the practice of sound clinical FP through a patient simulation phase of mechanical and technical procedures.
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Understand the nomenclature and instrumentation used in clinical dentistry.
2. Develop basic psychomotor skills for clinical dentistry.
3. Use management and clinical self-evaluation skills in delivering clinical dental care.
4. Apply basic occlusal function and stability principles to restorative procedures.
5. Apply factors of biological and mechanical design for the preparation of teeth for extracoronal cast gold, porcelain fused to metal and all ceramic restorations.
6. Apply factors of biological and mechanical design for complex foundational restorations.

 
 
COURSE TOPICS:
 
1st Semester
 

1. Introduction to Fixed Prosthodontics, terminology.
2. Fundamentals of Occlusion.  
3. Articulators.
4. Treatment planning for single tooth restoration.
5. Principles of tooth preparation.
6. Retention and resistance and its theoretical and practical attainment.
7. Metal ceramic crown preparation.
8. Introduction to ceramics and all ceramic crowns.
9. CAD/CAM restorations.
10. Pontic design.
11. Porcelain laminate veneers.
12. Impressions.
13. Working cast and dies.

 
2nd Semester
 

1. Wax patterns.
2. Wax-up procedure, cut-back and framework design for metal ceramic restoration.
3. Investing and Casting.
4. Fitting, finishing and cementation.
5. Provisional restorations _1.
6. Provisional restorations _ 2.
7. Preparation of metal coping for porcelain application.
8. Porcelain application, staining, glazing and polishing of metal ceramic restorations.
9. Preparation for severely debilitated teeth.
10. Treatment planning for the replacement of missing teeth.
11. Restoration of endodontically treated teeth _1.
12. Restoration of endodontically treated teeth _2.
13. Solder joints and other connectors.
14. Resin bonded fixed partial dentures.

 
 
 
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
 

• Didactic Lectures
• Patient Simulation Clinic (laboratory) and Hands-on Practical Sessions

 
EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT:
           
The students have to pass both parts separately. Failure in any one of them will result in failure of the whole course.
 
Full rotation of the course contributors will be scheduled to give every student the opportunity to be exposed to all instructors.  The grading criteria for projects and procedures, according to which the student’s work is evaluated, are included within these guidelines. The course grades earned will be calculated as a weighted average.
 

Practical:			60%
Practical continuous assessment		20%
Practical examinations (3 sets)		30%
Final Practical Exam		10%
Didactic:			40%
Mid-year didactic exam		10%
Final Didactic Written Exam		20%
Quizzes		10%
TOTAL GRADE			100%

 
 
COURSE PROTOCOL:
 
 

1. ATTENDANCE

 

1. Attendance to the lecture and patient simulation clinical sessions are mandatory and of primary importance.
2. Being ten (10) minutes late to the lecture will be considered as absent and 15 minutes late to the session will also be considered as being absent.
3. Twenty-five percent (25%) of absence from the lecture/patient simulation clinic will deprive the students from taking the final exam (university rules and regulations).
4. Work missed due to unexcused absences will receive a “0” grade if not finished by the assigned time.
5. In order for an absence to be excused, it must be approved by the vice dean for academic affairs on the day of the absence.
6. All projects must be signed by your Instructor prior to request of an excused absence.
7. Past performance on daily work and the reason for the absence will be taken into consideration when considering your request.

 
 
 

1. EXAMINATION

 

• There will be a mid-year Didactic exam.
• Quizzes will be given as indicated in the schedule or at the course director’s discretion. No-make ups will be allowed for quizzes that are missed.
• There will be three (3) practical examinations and a final practical exam as scheduled. No make-ups will be allowed for practical exams missed.

 

1. CHEATING
   • Cheating will not be tolerated. Students found cheating during the quizzes and the mid-year exam will be given an automatic failure. An automatic failure in the course will be given to those having their work made by someone else.
   • During practical examinations you are not allowed to communicate or look at others or their work. You will always work with dentoform in the stand and in a correct position. You are not to remove or change teeth once a practical exam has started without one of the Instructor's approval. Lack of observation of any of these rules or additional rules that may be given during a practical exam, will constitute an automatic failure.

 

1. PROFESSIONALISM

• One of the learning objectives of this course is professionalism and professional responsibility. Cleanliness and organization are critical in the delivery of quality health care. Cleanliness in attire will be evaluated daily. Maintain a clean professional atmosphere, personally and in the work area. It is your responsibility to keep it clean. Throw all waste into proper waste receptacles. If a student is observed, leaving waste on the benches and/or floor, including pour-up areas and general areas, they will be warned. If immediate corrective action is not taken, points will be deducted.
• Students must follow the infection control protocol. Every student should wear the clinical uniform adopted by the school. Also, protective glasses or shields must be used during the use of rotary instruments.

 
 
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
 
Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics (Fourth Edition) Herbert T. Shillingburg, David Sather, Edwin Wilson, Joseph Cain, Donald Mitchell, Luis Blanco and James Kessler. Quintessence Publishing Co., 2012.
 
Additional Reading Assignments may be given by different lecturers for certain topics.