SDS 423 (Clinical Removable Prosthodontics)

This course is the first clinical course in removable prosthodontics. It consists of didactic and clinical components. The course is limited to the teaching of conventional complete and removable partial dentures. The didactic component covers the theoretical background for different phases of treatment in removable partial and complete dentures. Syllabus includes diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment procedures, and follow-up of treatment outcome. Lectures focus on the basic concepts, principles, indications, and limitations of these clinical procedures. The clinical component is utilized to practice common clinical procedures for patient examination, motivation, and treatment with complete and removable partial dentures.