2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR5173M Managing Dental Aesthetics and the Worn Dentition

20 creditsClass Size: 28

Module manager: Professor Marco Ferrari
Email: m.ferrari@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

Must meet the entrace requirements for the MClin Dent Programme

Co-requisites

DSUR5161M

Clinical Practice 1 Refreshing and Refining Skills

Module replaces

None

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Demand for aesthetic enhancement is a frequent occurrence in dental practice. New, less invasive/more conservative procedures can produce excellent results at a greatly reduced (or no) biological cost. This module will continue to guide the development of successful treatment plans for each patient, in particular from the single restoration to the principles of extensive reconstruction, using most up-to-date procedures. It will articulate the roles of occlusal analysis and adjustment, diagnostic wax-up, adhesive procedures, laboratory techniques and the evaluation of benefits/ success and possible clinical failure. An in-depth analysis of issues pertaining to dental consent will be undertaken.

Objectives

The aims of this module are:
• To identify those restorative dental cases which are in the remit of the advanced general dental practitioner and issues of consent to dental treatment
• To provide information to equip the student with knowledge for the management of cases which require improved dental aesthetics
• To consider aspects of dental occlusion and tooth surface loss and the utility of facebow records
• To evaluate the techniques available for the restoration of teeth, from the single unit to advanced
• To prescribe effectively to the dental laboratory and understand its functions
• To encourage evaluation of success/potential failure

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student will be able to:
1. Discern which restorative cases are in the remit of the advanced general dental practitioner and how to manage them, including the broad and imperative issues of consent
2. Understand how to analyse the occlusion, diagnose problems (e.g. tooth surface loss) and the application of strategies for successful case management
3. Elucidate which approach is most appropriate for the improvement of aesthetics or restoration of teeth, in terms of the supporting evidence
4. Judge when and the detail of what laboratory support may be indicated to support patient care
5. Evaluate clinical success and the reasons for potential failure

Skills outcomes
How to evaluate cases in restorative dentistry that are within the remit of a general dental practitioner
How to evaluate the existing dental occlusion / alter it in a controlled manner
Issues of consent
Prescription to the dental laboratory
Evaluation of clinical success and potential failure

Syllabus

• The role and remit of the advanced general dental practitioner, with particular reference to restorative dentistry
• Management of cases of differing complexity and the effective planning of treatment, from the patient who would benefit from improved aesthetics or a single tooth restoration, to those who have more extensive needs, including restoration of multiple teeth
• The analysis of dental occlusion, including the indications for the use of facebows and semi-adjustable articulators
• Further consideration of how success can be evaluated and discussion of the reasons for potential clinical failure

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Case Study	5	2.00	10.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Tutorial	5	1.00	5.00
Independent online learning hours			80.00
Private study hours			95.00
Total Contact hours			25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Independent online learning
Students will work through simulated clinical cases, which will incorporate self-assessment quizzes, links to research papers and clinical guidelines. Work on these cases will be supported by tutorial discussion.
Private Study
Students will follow up references and texts recommended in the lectures and on-line materials, and broaden their reading around the subject matter.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Contribution to tutorials. Automatic feedback will be provided in the formatting of the in-course MCQ quizzes.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	Dental consent, 1000 words	20.00
In-course MCQ	Weekly integral to case based learing scenarios	0.00
Tutorial Performance	Active engagement in tutorial discussion	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

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

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Unseen Practical exam (Semester 2)	2 hr 00 mins	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

There is no compensation between elements of summative assessment.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 19/10/2017

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