Prosthetic Dentistry, 2 Credits

Contents

The course is given for exchange students within the dentistry programme, during the 9th semester.

Diagnostics and therapy planning at extensive tooth loss and collapsed dentitions
Prosthetic treatment alternatives quality evaluated from the patients point of view
Combined fixed and removable dental prosthetic treatment in theory and practice.
Implant supported treatment and maintenance of implant supported tooth reconstructions
Dental materials and their biological effects
Prognosis, complications, evaluation and follow up of prosthetic treatment
 

Expected learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes should be achieved and on completion of the course, the student should have demonstrated:
Knowledge and understanding

• advanced knowledge regarding the possible functional consequences of tooth loss both in the short and long run
• master the prosthodontic terminology and have knowledge regarding possibilities and methods to recreate and maintain the dentition both functionally and socially from the patients point of view using both tooth- and/or soft tissue supported or implant supported tooth reconstructions.
• consider the used materials possible biological effects
• knowledge regarding the risks for injury and effects in the oral tissues that might follow after prosthetic reconstruction and implant surgery and how these risks can be prevented

Skills and ability

• almost independently be able to use his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the clinic to plan, carry out and evaluate the prosthetic treatment at a level that corresponds to the level found in general dentistry, including examining patients with implant supported prosthetic reconstructions. This implies that the student has the knowledge to diagnose most conditions of importance for prosthetic treatment to determine when a prosthetic treatment is indicated.
• ability to treat patients with a multi faceted treatment need
• ability to compile an analysing assessment at the end of all treatments and based on this make a prognosis for the patient
• with the prognosis make a revision and maintenance plan for the period of the prognosis
• show adequate skills in the preparations of most tooth supported reconstructions and master common impression and bite registration techniques for tooth supported as well as removable prosthodontics.
• knowledge regarding keeping dental records adequately and be able to communicate and establish a good contact with patients and co-workers.

Judgement and approach

• act professionally in the clinical environment
• have a comprehensive view of the patient in the treatment planning and be able to consider the patients medical, social and economical conditions.

Required Knowledge

The student must have completed courses that correspond to previous courses carried out during the 1st-8th semester within the dentistry programme.
 

Form of instruction

The education is given through literature studies and the following mandatory elements: clinical work with treatment of patients, seminars and therapy discussions.
At absence from compulsory parts, the teacher responsible for the course should be contacted and will decide how the missing part should be completed.
 

Examination modes

The students' knowledge and practical skills will be assessed by the supervisors during clinical practice and clinical seminars.
To get the grade "Pass" the student must have attended the mandatory parts of the course and have passed the required clinical work. The grade concludes all assessments and is stated after the student has passed all parts of the course with “Pass”-results. A student who hasn't been able to attend during a compulsory element has the right to get an optional appointment.
After a consultation with the students' supervisor, the responsible examiner has the right to terminate the ongoing practice if the student shows deficient knowledge and approach and thereby constitutes a risk for the patient. The students practice is then cancelled and he/she receives the grade "Failed". When such a decision is made, the examiner has to offer a plan describing what the additional requirements are to gain the necessary knowledge to proceed with the clinical practice.
If the student has acquired the knowledge, attainment and approach that are required, the student has the right to start a new clinical practice period. During practice the student has the right to change examiner. A written request to change examiner has to be submitted to the Programme council for the Odontological Programmes (PRO).