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2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR5176M Advanced Periodontology and Restorative Dentistry

20 creditsClass Size: 28

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

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

None

Module replaces

None

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This exciting module will cover the management of the dentition and its supporting structures, through the use of state-of-the-art periodontal techniques (including the indications and rationale for periodontal surgery), as a basis for the general dental practitioner to apply modern concepts in contemporary fixed and removable prosthodontics. The very latest techniques will be employed for the management of tooth wear, failing restorations and occlusal problems, including the use of CAD/CAM and digital dentistry. There will be consideration of the transition to edentulousness, its indications and the management of the patient with no teeth, including the use of denture-supported implants.

Objectives

The aims of this module are:
• To provide detail, in a challenging yet informative way, about the more advanced management of the periodontal complex (e.g. in relation to advanced or aggressive periodontal diseases)
• To encourage dialogue and critical reflection in relation to modern concepts of dental restoration in fixed and removable prosthodontics
• To consider the failing dentition and transition to edentulousness

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Compare different presentations, diagnoses and modalities of treatment for cases of advanced periodontal disease, in particular where treatment needs are more broadly restorative in nature
2. Recommend and consider provision of appropriate, advanced methods of reconstruction of the dentition, at a level appropriate to the advanced general dental practitioner, including reiterated consideration of the central importance of occlusal considerations
3. Judge when the dentition might be deemed unrestorable and make workable strategies for transition to edentulousness
4. Understand the principles of advanced dental consultation and explanation
5. Critically appraise the justification for dental implants and the need for and replacement of complete dentures

Skills outcomes
Contemporary diagnosis and management of periodontal disease
Treatment options and planning for the failing dentition and management of the edentulous patient


Syllabus

• Literature evaluation and discussion of advanced periodontal diseases, diagnoses and strategies for treatment / evaluation of success
• The science and role of adjunctive strategies in periodontal therapy
• The relationship between periodontal care and more broadly ‘restorative’ treatments
• Indications for and techniques of periodontal surgery
• Occlusal considerations revisited and extended
• Evidence-based, modern concepts in contemporary prosthodontics
• The transition to edentulousness and indications for dental implants
• The management of complete dentures and their replacement

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Work Based Learning51.005.00
Lecture101.0010.00
Tutorial51.005.00
Independent online learning hours80.00
Private study hours100.00
Total Contact hours20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Independent Online Learning : To include wider reading of key papers, and around topics raised in lectures/tutorials, and completion of online quizzes

Private Study : Searching the literature and evidence beyond core papers

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Contribution to tutorials. Automatic feedback will be provided in the in-course MCQ quizzes.
In depth feedback will be given in relation to work with simulated patients.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Oral PresentationDiscussion with colleagues and tutor about advanced consultation skills20.00
In-course MCQWeekly integral to case based learning scenarios0.00
Tutorial PerformanceActive engagement in tutoriial discussion0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)20.00

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


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Unseen Practical exam (Semester 2)2 hr 00 mins80.00
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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