Postgraduate Course: Occlusion and Advanced Prosthodontic Treatment (DENT11137)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course aims to develop skills in the assessment of existing and proposed occlusal schemes to enable participants to deliver complex treatment plans that might involve a reorganised approach with multiple indirect restorations. A seminar programme will review the evidence base in this area and supervised treatment sessions will further deepen knowledge and skills. |
| Course description |
evolution of occlusal theory
anatomy of occlusal system
Vertical dimension of occlusion
Centric Relation
Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction
Splint Therapy
Occlusal Equilibriation
Minor Axial Tooth Movement
Planning treatment delivery 1
Planning treatment delivery 2
Principles of Bridge Design
Aetiology of Tooth wear
Practical Aspects of the Reorganised Approach to Care
The Performance of Indirect Restorations
Oral Rehabilitation Using Direct Techniques
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 25,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 50,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
121 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
10 %,
Practical Exam
20 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Examination - 2 hours - 70%
Practical Examination - 30 mins - 20%
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will:
1. Have an in-depth knowledge of the human gnatho-stological system.
2. Be able to assess occlusal schemes and form diagnoses and a treatment plan based on sound theoretical knowledge.
3. Have gained experience in the delivery of complex care involving multiple restorations.
4. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of the prosthodontist in the management of TMJD.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
None |
| Keywords | Oral Rehabilitation, Fixed Partial Dentures. |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Graeme Lillywhite
Tel: 0131 536 4928
Email: graeme.lillywhite@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Jacqueline Mcgurk
Tel: 0131 536 3979
Email: Jackie.McGurk@ed.ac.uk |
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