FIXED PROSTHODONTICS
DEN4FPR
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the principles of fixed prosthodontics via a series of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions. These new skills will then be transferred to the treatment of patients on clinic. The subject will be delivered in Bendigo over a four-week intensive period, culminating in both written and practical assessments.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Goode
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites DEN3ICP and DEN3RID
Co-requisites DEN4CDP and DEN4DTH
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Devise a series of steps involving examination, radiography and diagnostic skills to enable fixed prosthodontics to be incorporated into comprehensive treatment planning.
- Activities:
- Written paper.
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02. Rationalise, and apply, the principles of tooth preparation for indirect restorations, both full and partial coverage.
- Activities:
- Written paper and practical test.
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03. Explain the principles underlying the management of soft tissue when taking impressions for fixed prosthodontics.
- Activities:
- Written paper.
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04. Interpret the rationale for the selection of materials used in fixed prosthodontics, particularly alloys, ceramics, impression materials, luting agents and provisionals.
- Activities:
- Written paper.
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05. Formulate a set of criteria that may be used to help restore an endodontically treated tooth.
- Activities:
- Written paper.
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06. Discuss the concepts of occlusion and occlusal form and how they relate to diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Activities:
- Written paper.
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07. Demonstrate knowledge of the design and laboratory procedures used in the production of crowns and bridges and how we, as clinicians, impact on their outcome.
- Activities:
- Written paper.
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08. Appraise, criticise or justify the findings from a short literature review on a topic to be allocated in Dilemmas in Fixed Prosthodontics.
- Activities:
- Group presentation.
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09. Produce diagnostic casts, mounted with inter-occlusal records.
- Activities:
- Practical test.
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Week 05-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Goode
Class requirements
Practical
One 2.5 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"15 x 2.25hrs self-directed practice laboratory sessions"
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"16 x 2hour lectures"
Lecture
Two 3.5 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"2 x 3.5 hour lectures"
Laboratory Class
One 2.5 hours laboratory class other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"15 x 2.25hrs guided laboratory sessions"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word written paper | Hurdle requirement | 30 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| practical tests in laboratory to assess mounting casts and tooth prep(equivalent to 2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 60 | 02, 09 |
| 20 min recorded presentation on the short literature review - Dilemmas in Fixed Prosthodontics | No | 10 | 08 |