den4fpr fixed prosthodontics

FIXED PROSTHODONTICS

DEN4FPR

2017

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 three-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 and DEN3TPC

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.

02. Rationalise, and apply, the principles of tooth preparation for indirect restorations, both full and partial coverage.

Activities:
Written paper and practical test.

03. Explain the principles underlying the management of soft tissue when taking impressions for fixed prosthodontics.

Activities:
Written paper.

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.

05. Discuss the concepts of occlusion and occlusal form and how they relate to diagnosis and treatment planning.

Activities:
Written paper.

06. 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.

07. 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.

08. Produce diagnostic casts, mounted with inter-occlusal records.

Activities:
Practical test.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2017, Week 05-50, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Goode

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 26
One 0.5 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 26 and delivered via online.

Laboratory ClassWeek: 26 - 28
Fourteen 4.5 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 26 - 28
Ten 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 26 - 28
Fourteen 1.5 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 28 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 1,500-word written paperHurdle requirement: students must achieve 50% for this task in order to pass the subject3001, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07
Practical tests in laboratory to assess mounting casts and tooth prep (equivalent to 2,000 words)Hurdle requirement: students must achieve 50% for this task in order to pass the subject6002, 08
One 20-min recorded group presentation (4 minutes per student, equivalent to 400 words)1007