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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Dentistry

Postgraduate Course: Implant Supported Prosthodontics (DENT12001)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits40 ECTS Credits20
SummaryImplant-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
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Course Start Date 09/08/2021
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 392 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 70 %, Coursework 10 %, Practical Exam 20 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Written Examination - 90 minutes - 70%
Practical Examination - Submitted Case Reports and Oral Examination - 20%
Course Work - 10%
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Have Knowledge of the basic science that supports implantology.
  2. Be able to make diagnoses and plan treatment for patients requiring implant-based care.
  3. Be familiar with the surgical protocols for the placement of dental implants.
  4. Have in-depth knowledge of the prosthodontic procedures associated with implant-based care.
  5. Be able to identify and manage a variety of complications associated with dental implant treatment.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsOsseointegration,Fixed Prosthodontics,Oral Rehabilitation.
Contacts
Course organiserDr Krishna Bhatia
Tel: (0131) 536 3976
Email: kbhatia@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Anna Atluri
Tel: (0131) 536 3979
Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk
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