FIXED PROSTHODONTICS
DEN4FPR
2019
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.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: David Goode
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: DEN3ICP and DEN3RID
Co-requisites: DEN4CDP and DEN4DTH
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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:
- OUwiki - publish a small group submission
08. Produce diagnostic casts, mounted with inter-occlusal records.
- Activities:
- Practical test.
Bendigo, 2019, Week 05-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Goode
Class requirements
Lecture/PracticalWeek: 26 - 28
Fifteen 1.0 hours lecture/practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 26 - 28
Five 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 26 - 28
Fourteen 5.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 07 - 36
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 07 to week 36 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written paper | Hurdle requirement: students must achieve 50% for this task in order to pass the subject | 30 | 01, 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 subject | 60 | 02, 08 |
| Publish group literature review document with individual contribution 500 words per student | Document constructed vai a wiki. Individual contribution monitored and assessed | 10 | 07 |