Unit Code: DNT710

Unit Name: Removable Prosthodontics

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide students a step further into restorative dentistry, drawing on many clinical skills acquired to be applied to the design and construction of prostheses for correct partial and complete edentulism as one aspect of the total treatment of patients. As part of ongoing clinical dentistry and general dental practice, this block course is important for the future dental practitioner to be able to produce prostheses of high quality. This course lays the foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge for students to be prepared to fabricate appropriate removable prostheses. A specialist visiting prosthodontist convenes this course in a three-week intensive time period, during which time, the Year 4 students concentrate only on this course. Alternatively if a full time prosthodontist is available on site then the course will be delivered on an annualized basis.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the principles of anatomy and physiology of oral structures in the application of problems of occlusion produced by the loss of all or part of dentition. 2. Explain the rationale of proper preparation of a patient prior to prosthodontic treatment, with emphasis on relevant aspects of clinical examination with application of knowledge of anatomical landmarks and denture bearing areas relevant to denture construction. 3. Discuss the management and treatment of the patient\'s requiring complete removable dental prosthesis. 4. Discuss the indications for partial dentures taking into account the clinical and patient factors whilst considering all other treatment options available and articulate a comprehensive treatment plan. 5. Explain the principles of design in the construction of partial RDP with emphasis on surveying the models, following the designing sequence and incorporating elements that will serve the designing principles. 6. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in oral examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and management of edentulous and partially-edentulous patients. 7. Practice clinical/laboratory procedures involved in construction of removable complete and partial dentures

Prerequisite: Passed all Level 6 courses in Year 2

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1,2