323 SDS

C0URSE TITLE  :            Preclinical Removable  Prosthodontics

 

COURSE CODE   :           SDS 323

 

CREDIT HOURS  :           4 (2L+2P)

 

PREREQUISITES           :           SDS 212

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

This is the first course offered in Removable Prosthodontics.  It consists of the didactic and practical components concerned with the procedures involved in the construction of both complete and removable partial dentures. The complete denture course is taught in the first semester where the student learns the basic technical aspect of complete denture construction. In the second semester, the course acquaints the students with the principles and sequence of technical procedures involved in the fabrication of removable partial dentures.

 

During the course, various exercises that simulate the clinical treatment of the patient are also employed.  The course in general is designed to prepare the student to understand the biological, mechanical as well as the esthetic aspect of complete denture and partial denture treatment.         

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

1. The primary goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the biological and technical aspects of complete and removable partial dentures and their integration with the clinical procedures which will be taught in the succeeding clinical prosthodontic courses.
2. The student should demonstrate the abilities and skills to perform all the laboratory procedures related to the construction of complete dentures.
3. The student should be able to identify and describe the various components of a removable partial denture.
4. The student should be able to illustrate the basic knowledge of how to design a removable partial denture framework.
5. The student should demonstrate the basic knowledge and fundamentals of the various laboratory procedures related to the construction of the removable partial denture.
6. The student should be able to identify the different materials, instruments and devices involved in the construction of complete dentures and removable partial dentures as well as their uses.

 

 

 

 

COURSE TOPICS:

 

1^st Semester

1. Introduction to prosthodontics & primary impression making procedures
2. Oral anatomy in relation to complete denture prosthodontics
3. Principles of complete denture prosthodontics
4. Custom impression trays and construction of master casts
5. Record blocks
6. Jaw relations terminology for the edentulous patients
7. Introduction to articulators & mounting the casts on Hanau articulator
8. Arrangement of anterior teeth
9. Arrangement of posterior teeth
10. Complete denture wax-up and flasking procedure
11. Deflasking of dentures
12. Principles of selective grinding, finishing, and polishing of the dentures
13. Denture repairs
14. Clinical & laboratory techniques in relining and rebasing

2nd Semester

1. Types of removable partial dentures & parts of a removable partial denture and their functions
2. Classification of partially edentulous arches
3. Surveying of partially edentulous casts
4. Abutment teeth (posterior) preparation
5. Abutment teeth (anterior) preparation
6. Direct retainers (intra- and extra- coronal)
7. Direct retainers (infrabulge)
8. Indirect retainers
9. Major connectors I
10. Major connectors II
11. Designing of removable partial denture and lab prescription or work authorization
12. Laboratory procedures of making a conventional removable partial denture
13. Denture base and teeth for removable partial dentures
14. Provisional removable partial dentures

LABORATORY EXERCISE:

 

Each didactic lecture is complemented by the appropriate laboratory exercise. The faculty and the dental laboratory staff will continually demonstrate each laboratory procedure as necessary.

 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:

 

Ü    Didactic Lectures

Ü    Demonstration Sessions

Ü    Hands on Practical Sessions

 

EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT:

 

 

Didactic component: (3 continuous)			30%
1st continuous assessment/written examination		10%
2nd continuous assessment/written examination		10%
3rd continuous assessment/written examination		10%
Laboratory component: (5 practical)			30%
Weekly practical assessment		5%
1st practical assessment		6%
2nd practical assessment		7%
3rd practical assessment		6%
4th practical assessment		6%
Final Examination			40%
Didactic		30%
Practical		10%
Total Grade			100%

 

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

1. Hassaballa, M.H. and Talic, Y.F. Principles of Complete Denture Prosthodontics. 1^st Edition. King Saud University-Academic Publishing and Press 2004.
2. Textbook of Complete Dentures. Rahn AO, Heartwell CM, 5^th edition, 1992.
3. Dental Laboratory Procedures, Vol. 1 (Complete Dentures), Rudd and Morrow, 2^nd Edition, 1986, The C.V. Mosby Co., St. Loius.
4. McCracken’s Removable Prosthodontics, 10^th Edition 2000 by McGivney GP, Carr AB. The C.V. Mosby Co., St. Loius.
5. Phoenix, Rodney D.; Cagna, David R.; and DeFreest, Charles F., Stewart’s Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics, 3^rd ed.
6. Dental Laboratory Procedures (Removable Partial Dentures) Morrow, Rudd, Eissman, Vol. III 2^nd Edition, 1986. The C.V. Mosby Co., St. Loius.