2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR5218M Biomaterials for Regenerative Dentistry

10 creditsClass Size: 16

Module manager: Giuseppe Tronci
Email: g.tronci@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 31 Jan (13mth) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

Entry to MSc in Dental Materials or MSc in Digital Dentistry.

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The need of regenerative biomaterials in dentistry has rapidly increased over the past years, for applications ranging from bone regeneration to pain-free management of dental decay. Continual research in biomaterials science and technology is critical to benefit from recent breakthrough in stem cell biology and microbiology, and to enable the development of safe, economically-affordable regenerative dentistry. Advances in regenerative approaches to dentistry offer the promise of restoration of function and form for much of the orofacial region. This module updates the student with biomaterial-based regenerative approaches and highlights the range of materials and forms suitable for this approach.

Objectives

This module aims to explore materials, synthetic and manufacturing routes, and new clinical approaches available for the restoration or regeneration of tissues relevant to the oral maxillofacial region and beyond. Students will be from a wide range of educational backgrounds and will have varying degrees of scientific knowledge and this module will give all students a common understanding of the basis of this approach and its limitations.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module you will be able to demonstrate:

1. A detailed understanding of the range of materials used in regenerative approaches.

2. Critical thinking in the rational selection of biomaterials for use in regenerative dentistry.

3. A detailed knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing approaches for regenerative biomaterials in dentistry.

4. An awareness of materials interactions with cells relevant to their application in dentistry.

5. In depth understanding of regulatory frameworks in place for the translation of products to the market.

Skills outcomes
No additional skills.

Syllabus

(Bio)polymeric, inorganic, and hybrid building blocks for biomaterial design.

Customisation of properties, functions and format to suit clinical requirements.

Material-based approaches to regulate (stem) cell and bacteria behaviour.

Translation of biomaterial-based products and regulatory landscape.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	2	2.00	4.00
Private study hours			86.00
Total Contact hours			14.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Prepare for the seminar and lecture sessions.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Verbal feedback during seminars.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Poster Presentation	Presentation of topic of interest (5 min presentation, 25 min Q&A).	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

Topic of presentation will be agreed by student and tutor a week after assignment is set. Poster presentation will be assessed against its: Clinical relevance, scientific quality, presentation style and clarity. This is compensatable with the written assessment.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment	1 hr 30 mins	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

Online time limited assessment with a duration of 48 hours.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/06/2021 16:21:05

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