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2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR1162 Removable Complete Prosthodontics

20 creditsClass Size: 18

Module manager: Jane Lockwood
Email: j.m.lockwood

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Access Certificate in Dental Technology Studies

Co-requisites

DSUR1159	Oral Anatomy, Physiology and Health
DSUR1160	Fixed Prosthodontics Simple
DSUR1163	Work Based Learning 1 (a) Removable Complete Prosthodontics,
DSUR1170	Professionalism. Legislation and Ethics in Dental Healthcare
DSUR2130	Fixed Prosthodontic Complex
DSUR2131	Removable Pros Partial Denture

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

* Participate with other members of the dental team in determining patient treatment plans for Removable Complete Prosthodontics.
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate with other members of the Dental Team to ensure timely and safe completion of the treatment plan.
* Recognise and understand prescription requirements for removable complete prosthodontics and organise and manage the production schedule for a range of prescription requests.
* Identify the range of materials used in the construction of removable prosthodontics. Understand the processes required including the selection of materials and associated costs analysis.
* Understand the principals of occlusions and be aware of the Classifications of jaw relationships.
* Recognise a variety of articulators and understand their limitations in reproducing the movements of the Temporal Mandibular Joint.
* Articulate registrations of occlusion on a range of articulators.
* Analyse the design requirements for Class I,II and III jaw relationships.
* Produce complete upper and lower dentures for edentulous cases by conventional methods for Class I, II and III jaw relationships.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the methods used for accurately duplicating complete dentures.
* Produce complete upper and lower dentures using the duplicate denture technique.
* Describe the reasons why immediate dentures might be required and the methods used to construct such dentures.
* Construct immediate dentures.
* Demonstrate and evaluate processing, finishing and remounting techniques for complete denture cases. Include the principles of abrasion and polishing.
* Be aware of the necessity and conditions required for strengthening dentures and the techniques employed.
* Identify the range of polymeric materials available for the construction of denture baseplates and denture teeth for removable prosthodontics and discuss their manipulation properties and consequences in incorrect processing of these materials.
* Be aware of the range of precision attachments and implants available to assist in the retention of complete dentures
* Understand the need for safe working practices and apply health and safety practices when constructing these appliances and disposing of dental biomaterials.
* Recognise the need for cost analysis and quality assurance measures when selecting dental bio materials for appliance construction.

Skills outcomes
Design and construct complete dentures
Design and construct copy dentures
Design and construct immediate dentures
Critical evaluation of practical items
Treatment planning requirements
Communication

Syllabus

This module allows the student to interact with other members of the dental team and encourages a joint approach to treatment planning.
It introduces the student to the design requirements and bio materials used in the construction procedures for a variety of complete dentures.
The student will gain underpinning knowledge and understanding of treatment planning, prescriptions, tooth selection, denture base materials, and occlusion and setting requirements for edentulous cases.
They will develop remounting, processing and finishing skills first introduced in Basic Dental Technology.
The module provides an insight into the lost wax technique and its application in Dental Technology and explains the necessity and conditions required for strengthening dentures.
It delivers the necessary health and safety information and quality measures required to produce and choosing suitable materials for these dental appliances.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practical Demonstration	15	0.50	7.50
Lecture	15	1.00	15.00
Practical	15	5.00	75.00
Seminar	15	0.50	7.50
Private study hours			95.00
Total Contact hours			105.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- 3 hours reading per lecture
- 1 hour preparation per seminar
- 20 hours information research
- 15 hours revision for examination.
Pre reading of lecture material to encourage stimulating discussion of topics. Students to prepare small topics for seminars. Information research allows for further expected heading around topics to enable the students to shine in exams.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There are 2 formative assessments, and essay of 750 words and a poster presentation. The titles are given at the beginning of semester 1 to allow the students to research the topics; the date for submission is staggered to ensure no conflict with other modules.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	40.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	4 hr 00 mins	50.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 10 mins	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 19/10/2017

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