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Postgraduate Course: Occlusion and Advanced Prosthodontic Treatment (DENT12004)

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 Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryThis 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 Syllabus/Lecture List
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
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 Full Year
Course Start Date 20/09/2021
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 588 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 70 %, Coursework 10 %, Practical Exam 20 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Written Examination - 2 hours - 70%
Practical Examination - 30 mins - 20%
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsOral Rehabilitation,Fixed Partial Dentures
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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