Prosthodontics, Occlusion and Orofacial Pain II

Code:

MIMD030203

Acronym:

PODO II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Medicine

Instance: 2025/2026 - 2S

Active?	Yes
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	4	Official Plan from the academic year 2020/2021	3	-	10	180	270

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The curricular unit Prosthodontics, Occlusion, and Orofacial Pain II aims to continue the student’s introduction to the field of prosthodontics initiated in the first semester. To this end, it covers key topics in fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, occlusion, dental materials, and CAD-CAM technology. This course has the following specific objectives:

FIXED PROSTHODONTICS
To acquire theoretical–practical and laboratory competencies required for performing tooth preparations in fixed prosthodontics, as well as for the fabrication of provisional restorations, impression procedures, and cementation techniques.

REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS
To develop general knowledge related to the rehabilitation of completely edentulous patients through removable prosthodontics. Students should be able to establish an accurate diagnosis and formulate an appropriate treatment plan for complete denture cases.

OCCLUSION
To acquire clinically applicable knowledge on the therapeutic management and auxiliary diagnostic methods of temporomandibular disorders, as well as on occlusal concepts related to the vertical dimension of occlusion and the use of semi-adjustable articulators.

MATERIALS
To gain theoretical knowledge necessary for the correct handling and application of materials used in prosthodontic rehabilitation treatments.

CAD-CAM IN PROSTHODONTICS
To acquire knowledge of digital workflows in prosthodontics using CAD-CAM technology, including the principles of digital scanning, CAD design, and manufacturing techniques involving 3D printing and milling.

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Presencial

Program

Mandatory literature

Herbert T. Shillingburg Jr.; Fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics. ISBN: 3-87652-641-8
Stephen F. Rosenstiel,; Contemporary fixed prosthodontics. ISBN: 0-8016-4172-1
Duncan J. Wood, Tony Johnson; Techniques in Complete Denture Technology. ISBN: 1405179090
RM Basker, JC Davenport, JM Thomason; Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient, 2011
Peter E. Dawson; Functional Occlusion. ISBN: 0-323-03371-7 /124.74
Jeffrey P. Okeson; Management of temporomandibular disorders and occlusion. ISBN: 978-0-323-08220-4
Daniel M. Laskin; Temporomandibular disorders. ISBN: 0-86715-447-0
Daniele Manfredini; Current Concepts on temporomandibular disorders. ISBN: 978-1-85097-199-4
Daniel A. Paesani; Bruxism. ISBN: 978-185097-191-7
Blatz MB, Conejo J; The Current State of Chairside Digital Dentistry and Materials, Dent Clin North Am. 63(2):175-197, 2019. ISBN: doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2018.11.002. PMID: 30825985
Eggmann F, Blatz MB; Recent Advances in Intraoral Scanners, J Dent Res.103(13):1349-1357, 2024. ISBN: doi: 10.1177/00220345241271937
Tian Y, Chen C, Xu X, Wang J, Hou X, Li K, Lu X, Shi H, Lee ES, Jiang HB; A Review of 3D Printing in Dentistry: Technologies, Affecting Factors, and Applications, Scanning. 9950131, 2021. ISBN: doi: 10.1155/2021/9950131
Sulaiman TA; Materials in digital dentistry-A review, J Esthet Restor Dent. 32(2):171-181, 2020. ISBN: doi: 10.1111/jerd.12566

Teaching methods and learning activities

FIXED PROSTHODONTICS
Theoretical–Practical (TP) and Laboratory Practice (PL) classes;

Demonstration of techniques by the instructor;

Practical training in tooth preparations on models and fabrication of provisional restorations, under direct supervision;

Continuous assessment, without a final examination, consisting of a theoretical test, practical evaluations, and competency assessment through the Objective Structured
Clinical Examination (OSCE) methodology.

REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS
Theoretical (T) and Laboratory Practice (PL) classes;

Development of skills in planning complete removable prostheses;

Demonstration of techniques by the instructor and/or dental technician;

Individual fabrication of baseplates, occlusal rims, tooth arrangement, and wax-up for complete removable dentures;

Continuous assessment, without a final examination, including practical evaluation according to the OSCE methodology.

OCCLUSION
Theoretical–practical (TP) sessions consisting of program content exposition;

Continuous assessment without a final exam.

MATERIALS
Theoretical–practical (TP) sessions including theoretical instruction, demonstration, and hands-on use of materials;

Continuous assessment without a final exam.

CAD-CAM
Theoretical (T) and Theoretical–Practical (TP) classes;

Theoretical presentation of program content;

Application of intraoral and extraoral scanning techniques on models;

Continuous assessment, without a final examination.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	20,00
Teste	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	90,00
Frequência das aulas	117,00
Trabalho laboratorial	63,00
Total:	270,00

Eligibility for exams

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Grade Calculation Formula:

- Practical assessment – 50% (includes submission of assignments and/or completion of an in-person practical test, depending on the specific course content);

- Five  theoretical tests – 50%.


Passing requirements:

Obtaining a grade lower than 9.50 (out of 20) in either the practical in-person assessment or the theoretical tests will result in failure of the curricular unit.


Special Cases:

- Achieving a grade equal to or higher than 17 requires the mandatory completion of an oral examination. If the oral examination is not taken, the final grade will be adjusted to 16.

- The completion of a voluntary scientific project, carried out in groups of 1 to 3 students, may contribute up to 10% toward the practical assessment grade.


Resit and Additional Assessment Periods:

Assessments during the resit, grade improvement, and extraordinary examination periods include both a theoretical exam and a pre-clinical practical test.

Classification improvement