Removable Prosthodontics I
| Code: | MD3508 | Acronym: | PR I |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Dental Medicine |
Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Web Page: | http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=1906 |
| Responsible unit: | Mestrado Integrado |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Integrated Master in Dental Medicine |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIMD | 70 | PLANO OFICIAL 2007/2008 BOLONHA | 3 | - | 4 | 63 | 108 |
Teaching language
PortugueseObjectives
To place prosthodontics within the context of dentistry.
To learn the terminology and the basic concepts in order to understand removable prosthodontics.
To study the consequences of tooth loss: individually, socially and economically.
To attain the needed theoretical and practical knowledge for the diagnosis of complete edentulous patient.
To acquire general knowledge related to the rehabilitation of edentulous patients with complete removable prosthesis.
To have contact with the equipment, the materials and the techniques used in prosthetic treatment.
Learning outcomes and competences
Working method
PresencialPre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
Anatomy of orofacial structures.
Oral histology.
Oral physiology.
Oral microbiology.
Program
Complete dentures in Dental Medicine: aims and requirements.
Diagnosis of a complete edentulous patients.
Tooth loss and its consequences.
Rehabilitation of the complete edentulous patient with a complete denture.
Preliminary impressions and stone cast.
Mounting diagnostic casts on a semi adjustable articulator. Analysis of the diagnostic casts.
Diagnosis and treatment planning. Pre-prosthetic treatment needs.
Concepts of basic equipment, materials and procedures needed for the construction of a removable acrylic complete denture.
Definitive impression.
Jaw relation records.
Denture set-up (esthetic and full): occlusal concepts in complete denture.
Fitting complete dentures.
Recall procedures.
Auxiliary means of support and retention in complete dentures.
The future of complete dentures.
Practical:
Diagnostic casts.
Analysis of the diagnostic casts and delimitation of the denture bearing area.
Occlusion rims on record bases.
Jaw relation records.
Mandatory literature
RM Basker, JC Davenport, JM Thomason; Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient, Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-4051-9261-3J C Davenport, R M Basker, J R Heath, J P Ralph & P O Glantz; A Clinical Guide to Removable Partial Dentures, British Dental Association London , 2000
Duncan J. Wood, Tony Johnson; Techniques in Complete Denture Technology, Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. ISBN: 1405179090
Bengt Öwall, Arnd F Käyser, Gunnar E Carlsson ; Prosthodontics: Principles and Management Strategies, Mosby–Wolfe London , 1996
Comments from the literature
Aditional references:
- Articles published in journals and book chapters specialty selected by teachers.
- Support texts prepared by teachers.
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical teaching - exposure of the materials listed in the program, illustrated and accompanied with appropriate iconography; the students are encouraged to participate dynamically in class.
Practical training - the students are supposed to carry out of the all tasks included in the program. Discussion of all works with the student for accomplishing the aim of learning: (1) how to make it and (2) why we do it.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| Description | Type | Time (hours) | Weight (%) | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exame | 45,00 | |||
| Participação presencial | 10,00 | |||
| Trabalho laboratorial | 45,00 | |||
| Total: | - | 100,00 |
Eligibility for exams
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attend at least 75% of all classes.
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complete all the required assignments.
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obtain a minimal grade of 9,5 (in 20) in each of the evaluation components.
Calculation formula of final grade
Examinations or Special Assignments
Not relevant.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Students whose status allows a special participation in class and in the evaluation systemthe will have additional evaluation assignments.
We recommend that students wishing to take advantage of this special status should inform teachers at the beginning of the semester.
Classification improvement
Rules defined by the Pedagogical Council of the School.
The grade improvement is made only in the theoretical component.
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