Postgraduate Course: Implant Supported Prosthodontics (DENT12001)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | Implant-Borne Prostheses are now considered a predictable solution in many prosthodontics scenarios; knowledge of the planning and delivery of such prostheses is essential for the modern Prosthodontist. This course will provide a review of the literature in this area and instruction in the fundamental surgical and prosthodontics skills that are required. |
| Course description |
Syllabus/Lecture List
Osseointegration
Perimplant Disease
Treatment planning
Cement v Screw retention
Biomechanics of 6.Implants
Impression techniques
SAC classification
Surgical Aspects of care
Extended Bound Saddle
Simultaneous Grafting
Block and Sinus grafting
Success and Survivals
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Have Knowledge of the basic science that supports implantology.
- Be able to make diagnoses and plan treatment for patients requiring implant-based care.
- Be familiar with the surgical protocols for the placement of dental implants.
- Have in-depth knowledge of the prosthodontic procedures associated with implant-based care.
- Be able to identify and manage a variety of complications associated with dental implant treatment.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Osseointegration,Fixed Prosthodontics,Oral Rehabilitation. |
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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